Best Investment Accounts
When it comes to investing there are many accounts to choose from. We've saved you hours of Googling and shortlisted the best (and cheapest) online brokers. All of the brokers we've selected are authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Recommended Stock Brokers
| Investments Offered | Minimum Investment | Fee per Deal (online) | Annual Fee | |
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Funds
Shares
Bonds
Stocks & Shares ISA
Pensions
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£100 | £5.95 to £12.95 |
Share Dealing £0
ISA 0.45% (£45 max)
Funds 0.45%
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Funds
Shares
Stocks & Shares ISA
Pensions
|
£1,000 | £12.50 |
Share Dealing £0
ISA £12.50
Funds 0%
|
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Funds
Shares
Stocks & Shares ISA
Pensions
|
No min | £4.95 to £9.95 |
Share Dealing £30
ISA £30
Funds 0 – 0.25%
|
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Funds Shares Stocks & Shares ISA Pensions |
£500 | £5.95 to £11.95 |
Share Dealing £48*
ISA £36* Funds 0.35% (£35 min) |
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Funds via Stocks & Shares ISA
Funds via Pensions
|
£500 initial deposit
then £100 a month
until your pot
reaches £5,000
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None | ISA £0 Funds 0.25 – 0.75% |
*No annual fee under certain terms, see broker's website for more details.
Need-to-knows:
1. Brokers usually offer two types of investment accounts: Share Dealing and Stocks & Shares ISA. Using these account you can buy shares, funds, bonds, etc..
2. When buying or selling an investment you'll be charged a one-off 'dealing fee'.
3. Brokers may also charge a yearly percentage of your investment value (this is common when investing in funds). Note that this is an EXTRA cost on top of the Fund Manager fee aka ongoing charges figures (OCF) which you should check in the Fund Factsheet before you commit.
