Lightyear, we believe investing should feel like your strategy — not a compromise between what you want and what you can afford. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that fractional investing is now available on our platform for select European stocks and ETFs.
This launch is more than just a feature update — it’s the result of listening to your requests and building the infrastructure to make it happen.
One of the most requested features
Fractional investing for ETFs and EU securities has consistently topped the list of most requested features from our customers. You told us you wanted the ability to build diversified portfolios without needing thousands upfront — and now, you can.
Whether it’s an iShares ETF priced at €200 or a large-cap stock you’ve had your eye on, you can now invest whatever amount suits your budget. Got €50? Great. Build your portfolio your way, in your own time.
Diversify and rebalance with precision
This is about freedom: the freedom to allocate smaller amounts across multiple assets, to dollar-cost average more effectively, and to invest according to the strategy you believe in.
Let’s take an example. Previously, buying one share of a €130 ETF meant waiting a couple of months if you invested €100/month. Now you can invest that €100 straight away and own a proportional share. This means you’ll have broader diversification, smoother risk and a portfolio that reflects your real goals.
More Instruments, More Opportunity
Alongside fractionals, we’re rolling out over 1,000 new European instruments this summer — doubling our German and French coverage and adding stocks from Austria, Finland, and Portugal, and more to come. That’s on top of the ~5,500 instruments already available on the platform.
As always, ETFs remain free of Lightyear fee (minimum order size for fractional ETFs is 2€) and European stock trades come with our simple, flat €1/$1/1£ fee.
The Infrastructure to Match Our Ambition
Behind the scenes, this milestone didn’t happen overnight. Over the last few months, we’ve been building our own trading engine and expanding our infrastructure across Europe. This means:
- Full control over our fractional offering, from how it’s built to how it evolves.
- Direct connections to venues like Tradegate and Clearstream, helping us deliver lower costs, longer trading hours and better-quality data.
- The foundation for features like automated reinvestments and model portfolios, coming soon.
It’s a whole ecosystem — purpose-built for investors like you.
This isn’t just another product update. It’s part of our mission to break down investing barriers across Europe — to give you access, transparency and control, wherever you are and however you want to invest.
Disclaimer
Remember, with investing your capital is at risk. Terms apply, seek guidance if needed. Stop, market and limit orders do not guarantee execution price
By Tessa Bryant
Head of Brand and Comms
