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Name	Product	Finder score	Min. initial deposit	Price per trade	Frequent trader rate	Platform fees	Offer	Link
FREE TRADES eToro Free Stocks eToro Free Stocks Finder Award	FREE TRADES	4.4 ★★★★★	$100	£0 on stocks	N/A	£0		Go to site Capital at risk. Other fees apply. Platform details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
XTB XTB		4.3 ★★★★★	£0	£0	£0	£0	Earn up to 5.2% interest on uninvested cash.	Go to site Capital at risk Platform details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
OFFER CMC Invest share dealing account CMC Invest share dealing account Finder Award	OFFER	4.4 ★★★★★	£0	£0	N/A	£0	Earn up to £1,000 when you transfer a minimum of £25,000 into your CMC account, plus get your first 3 months free when you upgrade to Plus plan. T&Cs apply. Capital at risk.	Go to site Capital at risk Platform details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
FREE TRADES IG Share Dealing IG Share Dealing	FREE TRADES	4.1 ★★★★★	£0	UK: £8 US: £10 EU: 0.1% (min €10)	UK: £3 US: £0 EU: 0.1% (min €10)	£0	Get 0% commission on US shares when you make 3+ trades in the previous month.	Read review Capital at risk Platform details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
interactive investor Trading Account interactive investor Trading Account		4.2 ★★★★★	£0	£3.99 (free regular investing)	£0	£4.99-£19.99	Get £100 free trading credit when opening a Trading Account by 19 May. Capital at risk. T&Cs apply.	Go to site Capital at risk Platform details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Saxo Share Dealing Account Saxo Share Dealing Account		3.8 ★★★★★	£0	£3	N/A	0.12% per year		Go to site Capital at risk Platform details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Lightyear Lightyear		3.9 ★★★★★	£0	UK: £1 US: 0.1% ($1 max) EU: €1	N/A	£0		Read review Capital at risk Platform details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

There are a lot of different trading apps available if you plan to start share trading. We’ve rounded up popular stock trading apps in our comparison table to help you find the one that suits your profile best. We’ve also covered how to choose one, and we’ve updated this page to reflect the best apps available in 2023 (see top of this page).

How to choose the best trading app

Sometimes, a trading app is considered the best because…well, it’s a great app and has loads of features. A lot of the time, it’s down to you, and what features you’re looking for. You wouldn’t judge a goldfish on how well it can climb a tree, would you?

There are loads of different things that you should consider when choosing the best trading app for you, such as:

• Fees and charges. Some platforms charge a flat fee, while others charge based on how much you invest.
• What you can trade. Such as shares, ETFs and funds.
• How easy the platform is to use. Some platforms are designed for more experienced investors, so might be quite complicated and difficult to use.
• Market research and tools. The tools available on the platform can be helpful in understanding your investments.
• Demo account. If there’s a demo account available then you can give it a go without putting down any real money, this is a nice touch if you’re a newbie to investing.

• What is the best trading app in the UK?

  It’s difficult to say which trading app is best, as it depends on what exactly you are looking for. We’ve detailed above which apps we reckon are the best for specific things, such as ease of use and social trading.

• Which banks are best for share trading?

  Loads of banks are getting into the share trading market, from high street banks like Barclays and Lloyds to digital banks, like Revolut. You don’t have to limit your options to high street banks though, there are loads of different platforms available. Consider some different factors such as the fees and charges and the types of investing available to decide which platform is best for you.

• What is the best stock investing app?

  It’s difficult to say stock investing app is the best. This depends on what you’re looking for – whether it’s one that’s good for beginners or experienced investors. Take a look at our factors above to consider when choosing which one is best for you.

• Is online trading safe?

  Investments are risky, that’s how they have the potential returns that they do. There’s always a chance that your investments will lose value.

  To protect your money in the case of your chosen platform going bust, you should ensure that you use a platform that’s covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Look out for whether it’s regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)