Trading212

Trading212

Commission-free trading platform for retail investors

Overview

Trading212 provides an online trading platform for individual investors to buy and trade a wide range of financial instruments, including stocks, ETFs, and commodities. Its main product features a user-friendly web and mobile experience, with an emphasis on commission-free trading and tools like ‘investment pies’ that let users create diversified portfolios easily. Users fund accounts, place trades, and can earn interest on uninvested cash. The platform generates revenue from cash balances, premium features, and spreads on trades. Compared with others, Trading212 differentiates itself with its simple interface, the investment pies diversification tool, and a focus on retail investors in Europe and the UK, backed by reliable customer service. Its goal is to make investing accessible and affordable for everyday investors by providing a straightforward, low-cost platform for managing portfolios and growing wealth over time.

About Trading212

Simplify's Rating
Why Trading212 is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$28.7M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • WisdomTree partnership scales automated ETF portfolios to millions of UK and European users.
  • 212 Card launch monetizes customer cash balances while deepening banking-trading integration.
  • Crypto division under Drakos captures emerging retail demand for digital asset trading.

What critics are saying

  • ESMA's 2026 retail crypto CFD ban eliminates new crypto division revenue within months.
  • FCA leverage restrictions post-2025 slash CFD spreads and overnight fees, core revenue.
  • Revolut's 45M users and embedded trading capture commission-free stock customers across Europe.

What makes Trading212 unique

  • Commission-free trading with revenue from FX spreads and stock lending programs.
  • Multi-product ecosystem: stocks, ETFs, CFDs, crypto, and 212 Card with interest.
  • European expansion via FXFlat acquisition unlocks German market access and regulatory licenses.

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Funding

Total Funding

$28.7M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

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Benefits

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
FX News Group
Sep 18th, 2025
Trading 212 adds Revolut / ETX Capital alum Christos Drakos to head Crypto

FX News Group would note that Revolut recently brought on board former Binance executive Reem Khayat, to head Crypto product marketing.

PRLog
Jun 6th, 2025
$77.8 Million In Revenue Through April 2025, Confirms Full-Year Guidance; Fast-Track To 400 Million Run Rate; $1 Billion Target After Key Acquisition

NASDAQ: IQST $IQST Revenue Evolution$IQST Massive Client ListCORAL GABLES, Fla. - June 6, 2025 - PRLog -- Diversified Business with Divisions Focused on Telecommunications, Fintech, Electric Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence and More.Organic Growth, Acquisitions and High-Margin Product Expansion.New Rebrand Program with Expansion into Fintech, AI and Cybersecurity to Address Challenges Across Multiple Industries.Completed 11 Acquisitions Since 2018 and Actively Pursuing More.Accelerating Rollout of Cutting-Edge eSIM and Roaming Connectivity Services.Preliminary Net Revenue for First Four Months of 2025 Totaled Approximately $77.8 Million.$57.6M Q1 Revenue Reaffirms Path to $1 Billion by 2027.$11.6 Million in Stockholders' Equity or $4.38 Per Common Share.Successful NASDAQ Uplisting with No Capital Raise or Shareholder Dilution.Definitive Agreement to Acquire 51% of GlobeTopper  fintech innovator with operations across America, Europe, and Africa, Effective July 1, 2025.MOU for Strategic Sale of BChain Subsidiary to Accredited Solutions, Inc. (ASII).IQST Shareholders to Receive ASII Common Shares as a Dividend as Part of Nasdaq Uplisting Plan.IQSTEL, Inc. (Stock Symbol: IQST) offers cutting-edge solutions in Telecom, Fintech, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cybersecurity. Operating in 21 countries, IQST delivers high-value, high-margin services to its extensive global customer base. IQST projects $340 million in revenue for FY-2025, building on its strong business platform.IQST has been building a strong business platform with its customers, selling them millions of dollars per month, and by leveraging this trust, the company is now beginning to sell high-tech, high-margin products across its divisions

Kempthorne Communications Ltd
Apr 25th, 2025
Trading 212 launches cash value-based CFD trading

Brokerage firm Trading 212 announced on Friday that it has launched a new method of CFD trading for clients.

PYMNTS
Jan 24th, 2025
Fintech Ipo Index Gains 1.3% As Katapult And Sofi Lead Platforms Higher

The FinTech IPO Index’s momentum through the past week was carried by a slew of company-specific announcements and partnerships. Earnings season has yet to officially make a splash in the group, though Sezzle’s pre-announcement was a notable exception. The overall Index was up 1.3%. Katapult and SoFi Lead the Pack. Katapult continued to surge, adding 22% through the past five sessions, continuing a streak underpinned by the announcement of strong fourth-quarter originations

Finance Magnates
Jan 16th, 2025
Trading 212 Starts Onboarding New Users in Germany Through Newly Acquired FXFlat

FXFlat Bank, now under Trading 212, has begun offering commission-free investment opportunities to German residents.

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