Selected share trading accounts
If you are looking for an online trading account, it is worth shopping around. There are some very competitive accounts on the market today that offer free level 2 data, or no management charges, very low flat fee traders, or a comblination of everything. Some the more competitive, execution only, online trading accounts we have seen are:
- Ample Share Dealing online trading account. Offers £10 flat fee dealing for UK trades, includes free limit and stop loss orders, with no management fees or minimum balance required;
- TD Waterhouse offers a tiered account charge structure, meaning the more you trade the less you pay for your quarterly subscription. Offers £12.50 Flat Rate online trades, going down to £11.95 for frequent traders;
- Barclays Stockbrokers offers a range of accounts, including £7.50 a trade, for those trading more than 10 times a quarter; and
- etrade.co.uk with £9.95 flat-rate commission and free level II data for active traders - what more could you need.
As always, the fees may have changed since this article was written, so check the details for yourself before signing up!!
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