I recently invested £20000 on Trading 212, a platform I have mixed feelings about. In this video, I'll reveal what I invested in, why …
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I recently invested £20000 on Trading 212, a platform I have mixed feelings about. In this video, I'll reveal what I invested in, why …
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Good video! I heard u out on this one. I guess others haven't heard the full video. So u have given a gd recommendtn! CFD's can be a distraction… I only have ETFs mainly on T212, I find it is v gd for this! And it's enjoyable to see easily how your ETFs r doing on a day by day basis! a few of them were doing v well for a few wks, then last thurs fri, went really down!! But no doubt, will go back up again, eventually! wAITING is not always easy! I appreciate yr gd advice! Mona
Investengine is better
I find 212 a very easy platform to use, and the opening sign up questions are designed to weed out those not experienced enough to invest in cfd's ans as i was totally new to investing im unable to use CFD'S. I also dont get the endless emails just the odd notifications which i could switch off but i like. Ifind it evey user freindly and easy. And while i doubt ill ever become a millionaire thats down to me not the platform
It looks like you play with CFD… poor girl. 😃
So basically you're saying Trading 212 is bad just because they offer an option to trade CFDs? That's like saying a supermarket is bad because they sell alcohol next to the bread. It's up to you what you put in your basket. Yes, you can gamble with CFDs or risky stocks, but you can also build a solid, long-term portfolio for free.
For passive investors, Trading 212 is currently unbeatable in Europe. The 'Pies' feature with AutoInvest and Self-balancing is an absolute game-changer for DCA strategies. Plus, zero fees for buying/selling ETFs? Come on. I would close with your own words: 'You should decide what you actually need, rather than what's popular.' I choose T212 for the features that actually matter for wealth building. 😉
T212 is a great platform, though I hear Invest Engine is good too. You should not recommend the 'invest' account to beginners – it's outside of the tax wrapper and you will be paying tax on your returns/dividends etc – use the stocks and shares ISA specifically. If you dont want to day trade etc… just dont do it?
I wonder if your upload is just to get clicks. I've watched some of your up-loads before and found them informative, but on this one, you've mis-judged…. for me anyway.
By watching this upload and you've gained another click, but I fear this just shows naivety on your part.
T212 is a platform. The choices you make are yours, and yours alone. In the grand scheme of things, it is no different to any other platform.
Trading 212 is one of the best out there…. If you new to investing just buy a handful of good low cost ETFs and forget everything else. Job done.
Pure clickbait. It seems like Trading 212 sponsored you in the past, and now they don´t
What a BS video this is, just for you to get views. You have just spoke 40 mins of nonsense.
They have stolen my cash !! Although I am eligible for Tax exemption up to a 1000 Euro, they start deducting withholding tax from my account on the first cent I earn.
By this way, they use my cash money to earn more interest for themselves and then return it back to me by the end of the year.
The result is , I lose the chance of earning interest on my own cash money.
This is robbery !!
Their customer service is one of the worst you can ever find !!
No phone number, they don't understand the issue, I need to explain it 100 times so that they can understand it.
They are not qualified technically and they respond very very slowly and keep asking the same questions that I already answered many times.
They don't care about your problem and leave you in the middle of the chats for hours without any response or reply until you give up !!
I don't recommend this broker at all !!
I enjoy my stock ISA and I have two pies
One for up and coming stock a I
Other a daily dividend America
Then I have my own shares
Am up 57 quid and plenty of dividends each month long term snowball effect
T212 is great. Your video makes no sense to me. It's simple to use. Investing in one etf lol
I do not agree. I am using Trading 212 for 10 months and I am happy with it. I am just long term investor and no trader and if you are not touching CFD tool (all is just about the discipline as in many issues in your life) the Trading 212 is the perfect tool even for investing.
Having began investing with 212 around 5 years ago now, the company is going from bad to worse. It started absolutely fine with no problems at all, ran like clockwork. Then last year small issues started such as requesting evidence of payslips. When questioned they stated it was part of safety protocols. Having spoken with the FCA it was established that it isnt law to provide them with this information but that they can operate their platform at their discretion. I refused, they then placed the account on a restriction meaning i couldnt buy any stocks/etfs. This complaint went back and forth and eventually led to a compensation payout. Upon completion of the investigation i transferred 99% of my portfolio to interactive brokers. Things have now got worse at 212 and to withdraw funds you now have to provide a video of yourself. Yet again this led to complaint and having reminded them of the outcome of the last complaint, they allowed me to withdraw my remaining cash funds. There is no other investment company i have been with that are this obstructive yet remain safe. Thank god i got out when i did. 5 years ago i hadnt heard of interactive brokers but when i started looking where to transfer the portfolio i came across them. Didnt realise it was such a large company and publicly traded. For me its a far better company to use, is safe and staff on hand to talk to over the phone. That said i prefer that platform of 212 but enough was enough. 212 communications are horrendous and i was left feeling i was dealing with inexperienced teenagers and it was this that played a part in leaving. Now i have left my account with them is now on full restriction which again would lead to complaint but it just isnt worth it. To note all i ever did with 212 was fund my account and buy shares with no changes in personal circumstances. The reason for leaving is all down to them and their internal conduct. As stated i now trade with IBKR no issues and works great and the overall experience is far more trustworthy than 212. Id never trade there again
Hi,
You mention some documents and guides in the video, I can't see them anywhere. Are you able to hand hold me on where to find them? Thank you!
I disagree as a T212 relatively new user. The premise of your argument is that choice, information and warnings, in the adult world are a bad thing. Life is about choice and information, and T212 delivers this. Using you analogy, we none of us should go shopping in a supermarket, too much choice, unhealthy items, sweets, cigarettes, high calorie products, all under the same roof as fruit, veg and organic food stuffs. There are more informative platform comparison videos on YouTube, that are subjective, that help people make an informed choice. Had your video been an holistic over view of all available platforms, it may not have received some of the negative comments received, and turned more people towards your channel than away.
They make money when you buy/sell, so it’s always been every platforms vested interest to encourage and maximise trades.
T212 is fine for beginners and kids.
"invastment"
I prefer IBKR.
…..It's an ETF…..
CFD is basically gambling, don't do it. Just take your money, open a stocks and shares ISA and choose your funds and ETFs.
what..?
Use vanguard for ETFs
Use trading 212 for individual stocks etfs are pretty good
Also a great place to park cash
If your investing style is boring then you’re doing great…stay away from trading as you will lose your money eventually
I’ve used this for years it’s brilliant….