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Investment Focus: Legal & General Inflation Protected Deposit Plan

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 November 2011

The current rate of inflation is well above the Bank of England’s target of 2% and is a major cause of concern for savers across the UK. We take a look at a recent new entrant to the market wh... Read more

Investment Focus: Meteor Income Deposit Plan

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 November 2011

The current economic environment is one of the most challenging ever seen and those that are feeling it most are savers and investors seeking an income from their capital. We take a look at one part... 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

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Top 10 reasons to consider Kick Out plans

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 07 February 2012

With the interest in Kick Out plans continuing to rise and the current market offering some of the highest rates ever from this type of investment, we give you 10 reasons which help to explain why K... Read more

Kick Out plans laid bare

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 07 February 2012

Kick Out plans were the real story of 2011, with a huge surge of interest that continues to keep pace. With such a wide variety of products available in the market, we take an in-depth look under th... Read more

What lies in store in 2012

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 January 2012

2011 has certainly been a year of strong themes which have dramatically shaped the market as well as the opportunities available for savers and investors. We take a look at what these have been and ... Read more

Buy and sell shares direct or invest in a fund

Shares are one of the names used for owning a share in a company listed on the stock market. Shares are also called stocks or equities.

With a share dealing account, you can buy and sell shares directly, online or over the telephone. You can also invest in shares through investment funds.

Use the table below to compare the latest offers on share dealing accounts, for competitive trading charges and different types of account:

Alternatively, compare investment funds on the Fair Investment Fund Supermarket »
ProviderAccountCharge FromOnline 
£6.25 per online tradeyesApply Now >
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£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. 

There are many different online share dealing services to choose from; a share dealinga account may offer:

  • Online access 24 hours a day
  • Real-time online dealing
  • Simple pricing – there may be an administration fee and dealing fees
  • Discounts for regular dealing
  • Real time share prices
  • A wide choice of investments
  • Market information and research tools

The majority of share dealing accounts are known as execution-only brokers, meaning you buy and sell shares without any financial advice. Some accounts may offer more expensive options where you can access advice on investing in shares.

You can also invest in shares using investment funds.

 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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