Selling Shares
Buying and selling shares is easy with online share dealing...
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If you are thinking of selling shares, you probably already have a fairly good knowledge of how stocks and shares work. Selling shares is easy – you can sell shares online, by phone or in your bank. Most people now sell shares online – this is known as execution only share dealing which means that the broker carries out your instructions on what to buy and sell but no advice is given.
Generally, you will find that if you decide to buy and sell shares online, features of your account should include:
- 24 hour access
- Wide range of investment options, including UK equities, gilts, bonds, investment trusts, unit trusts, OEICs & Exchange Traded Funds
- Access to different investments from one account
- A monthly fee and a flat fee per trade
- Discounts for doing more share dealing
- Real time share price quotes
Online share dealing accounts will vary; you should make sure you understand exactly what help and advice you will receive – you should have access to tools and charts - and the costs involved before signing up for any account.
See below for leading share dealing accounts:
Please remember the value of your investments and the income from them can go down as well as up. You may not get back the full amount you have invested. If you're in any doubt whether to buy or sell shares, you should consult an appropriate Financial Adviser.