IN THE FIELD GUIDE
lightyear
lightyear.com
Lightyear is an investment platform offering global stocks, funds, bonds, and crypto with low fees and AI-powered market data tools. It provides automated investing plans and high-yield savings managed by major asset managers like BlackRock and J.P. Morgan.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 15, 2026
A good fit for
- Users wanting managed risk-based portfolios by major asset managers.
Know the limitations
- Crypto-assets are not covered by any investor compensation scheme in the EU.
What you can do
- Investing in global stocks, ETFs, bonds, and crypto with low fees and automation.
- Automating investment strategies with ready-made or custom plans.
Features
- AI-powered market data tools for investment insights.
- Fractional shares allowing investment in partial shares.
- Automated investing plans with custom portfolios and auto-invest schedules.
Integrations
- Partnered with Alpaca for US securities custody and SIPC protection.
- Savings managed by BlackRock or J.P. Morgan depending on country.
Platforms & data export
- Multi-currency accounts supporting EUR, USD, and GBP with no double conversion fees.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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A practical workflow
- Create a Plan by choosing stocks and funds with custom weights.
- Enable auto-investing on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly schedule or top up manually.
- Monitor performance with news updates and AI-powered market intelligence.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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