Investment Focus

Investment Focus: Gilliat Income Builder Plus

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 May 2012

Of all the investment themes, income is consistently at the forefront of the investor’s mind, whether you are working and need to supplement your earnings, or retired and looking to add to you... Read more

Investment Focus: Gilliat Deposit Kick Out Plan

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 November 2011

Finding a product that offers an attractive solution in the current economic climate is certainly a challenge. However, despite some of the most challenging conditions ever seen, we take a look at o... Read more

Investment Focus: Gilliat Deposit Kick Out Plan

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 20 September 2011

Finding a product that offers an attractive solution in the current economic climate is certainly a challenge. However, despite some of the most challenging conditions ever seen, we take a look at o... Read more

Latest Investment Commentary

Investment income is king

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 May 2012

Investing for income is always a popular investment theme, never more so than in recent months with income solutions ruling the roost over the ISA season for both the cash ISAs and investment ISAs. ... Read more

Investment Focus: Gilliat Income Builder Plus

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 May 2012

Of all the investment themes, income is consistently at the forefront of the investor’s mind, whether you are working and need to supplement your earnings, or retired and looking to add to you... Read more

5 x FTSE growth - potential returns of up to 100%

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 May 2012

"If you think the FTSE will rise over the medium term then this plan could be just for you. The Best Entry plan from Morgan Stanley offers a return of 5 x any rise in the FTSE 100 Index with a ... Read more

Advice on Buying Shares

If you are unsure about buying and selling shares directly you should speak to a financial adviser. Some share dealing account providers will also have advice services to provide advice on buying shares and direct investments in the stock market.

Share dealing accounts are offered by a range of different providers, including banks and building societies. 

You can compare the trading costs for different accounts below, but bear in mind charges for advice on buying shares may be different. Click on the links in the table below to find out what services these accounts can offer:
ProviderAccountCharge FromOnline 
£9.75 per online tradeyesApply Now >
£11.95 per online tradeyesApply Now >
£12.50 per online tradeyesApply Now >

The value of investments and any return from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information below. 

While share dealing accounts may provide advice on buying shares, they can also offer a range of other services including:
  • Options for dealing online, by phone or post
  • 24 hour access to your account via phone or internet
  • Access to a wide range of UK and international shares 
  • Regular alerts and updates about the latest market events
  • Execution-only services or advice on buying shares 

Use the table above to compare some of the latest share dealing accounts offers.

 Important Risk Information:

This website contains information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation in any way whatsoever. The value of investments and income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current tax law and there is no guarantee that tax rules will stay the same in the future.

Different types of investment carry different levels of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information for further details. Prior to making any decision to invest, you should ensure that you are familiar with the risks associated with a particular investment and should read the product literature. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of a particular investment, both in respect of its objectives and its risk profile, you should seek independent financial advice.

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