Share Trading

Share Trading is probably the most common form of investment in terms of buying and selling shares directly. Stock Brokers - or share dealing companies can enable you to buy or sell shares (equities) yourself. In Share Trading, you own the actual share of a company, although these days you don't usually receive a share certificate. Share Dealing accounts can be opened as ISA accounts (which are tax efficient in the UK), SIPPs (for investing your pension), or just regular trading accounts (which attract tax if you make money). Most retail stock brokers are 'execution only' - which means that they simply provide the facility to buy or sell yourself, and don't provide guidance or advice.

Vantage

Frequent Trader Rate

Charge Per Trade

Fees

Standard STP Account: 0 USD | RAW ECN Account: from 1.00 USD | Premium ECN Account: from 0.75 USD | *Other fees may apply.

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67.9% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs and Spread Bets with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs and Spread Bets work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

eToro

Frequent Trader Rate

£0

Charge Per Trade

£0

Fees

$5 withdrawal fee $10 inactivity fee

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Freetrade

Frequent Trader Rate

£0

Charge Per Trade

£0

Fees

£0

Start Trading Capital at risk. Other charges may apply.

Get a free share worth between £10 and £100 when you fund your account with at least £50. The probability is weighted, so more expensive shares will be rarer. T&Cs apply.

Hargreaves Lansdown

Frequent Trader Rate

£5.95 per online trade

Charge Per Trade

£11.95 per online trade

Fees

No fee for holding shares, other fees apply

Start Trading Capital at risk

Frequent Trader Rate

£3 UK. £0 US. 0.1% EU

Charge Per Trade

£10 UK. £8 US. 0.1% EU

Fees

Foreign exchange fee of 0.5% Minimum charges apply

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70% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.