Articles by Francesca

iWeb Share Dealing is the typical boring, but cost-efficient platform with good ETF availability. But make no mistake, it is an excellent option for investors seeking a reputable platform who don’t invest frequently, as there are no custody charges. However, advanced investors might encounter limitations based on their sophistication and needs.

Freetrade markets itself as an ETF-friendly platform with very competitive pricing for SIPPs and General accounts. It caters well to investors who want a simple portfolio as well as investors that may be interested in trading on European and U.S. exchanges. More advanced investors may find limitations depending on their sophistication and needs.

InvestEngine offers competitive trading for ISA and General accounts, as well as a good range of ETFs. It caters well to buy-and-hold investors who want a simple portfolio. More advanced investors will quickly be very limited in their choices, as they can only trade LSE-listed ETFs.

Fidelity International stands out as a great choice for investors with families, and looking for a reputable and competitive choice. However, advanced investors may find limitations depending on their sophistication and needs.

Vanguard Investor UK stands out as a great choice for hold and buy investors that are looking for a simple platform managed by a very reputable global asset manager. However, more sophisticated investors may find limitations on both investment choice and advanced features.

Interactive Investor stands out as a great choice for investors with families, and looking for multicurrency accounts to reduce FX-fee frictions. However, advanced investors may find limitations depending on their sophistication and needs.

If you’re looking for a low-cost broker, and don’t mind paying marginally more than with its competitors, DEGIRO is a very good choice. The advantage? You invest your money with a more transparent broker than most VC-funded direct competitors that have just a few years of track record.