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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

Start investing in stocks and shares today

Stocks and shares are the words used to refer to part ownership of a company, also known as equities. A company issues shares on a stock exchange which allows investors to buy and sell those shares.

You can invest directly in stocks and shares using a share dealing account. This type of service allows you to issue instructions to a stock broker who will trade the shares on your behalf. You can also invest in stocks and shares through investment funds where a fund manager invests in a portfolio of different shares.

Using the table below you can compare our range of leading share dealing accounts to find out more about the charges involved and the services available for directly investing in stocks and shares:
ProviderAccountCharge FromOnline 
£6.25 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. 

Investing in stocks and shares can be straight forward with a share dealing. As well as having different charges, including charges per trade and admin charges, a range of other account features may be available including:

  • Access to a  wide range of UK stocks and shares
  • The option of investing in stocks and shares listed on major international markets
  • Alerts to help you stay in touch with market news
  • 24 hour online access to your account
  • The option to trade online or over the phone

Use the table above to compare the costs of trading stocks and shares with share dealing accounts and find out more about the services available.

 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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