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Choosing between LHV and SoFi Invest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. LHV is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, while SoFi Invest operates from San Francisco, USA. LHV has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to SoFi Invest which was founded in 2012. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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| LHV | SoFi Invest | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $1 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:5 ✓ | 1:1 |
| Regulation | Finantsinspektsioon, FCA ✓ | SEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile |
LHV (3.4/5) and SoFi Invest (3.3/5) are closely matched. LHV has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
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LHV holds licences from FCA, Finantsinspektsioon. SoFi Invest is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Crypto, Indices markets. LHV additionally covers Etf.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. SoFi Invest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
LHV requires no minimum deposit, while SoFi Invest sets a minimum deposit of $1. This makes LHV accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores LHV at 3.36/5 and SoFi Invest at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. LHV leads overall with a marginal advantage.
LHV
3.4/5
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SoFi Invest
3.3/5
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LHV (3.4/5) and SoFi Invest (3.3/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
LHV offers spreads from 0 pips, while SoFi Invest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
LHV requires a minimum deposit of $0. SoFi Invest requires $1.
LHV is regulated by Finantsinspektsioon, FCA, while SoFi Invest holds licences from SEC.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. SoFi Invest supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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