Our verdict
Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) has everything you could ask for in an investment platform. It has the accounts, the investments, the resources, and a much-loved customer support team. The platform was built with experienced investors and beginners in mind, with plenty of advanced tools plus options for those who want a bit of hand-holding.When reviewing the platform, our experts found that HL isn’t the most competitive for commission. But for fund investing, it does provide excellent value. And sometimes you get what you pay for anyway.
If you’re looking for a well-known investment brokerage with a sparkling reputation, we think HL may tick all your boxes. But if you just want the cheapest no-frills platform in town, you might want to shop around.
Best for: Customer satisfaction
- Wide range of accounts
- No platform fee for some accounts
- Free fund trading
- Great customer service reviews
- Excellent mobile app
- Discount for regular investors
- Expensive to buy or sell shares
- Fee structure is slightly complex
- No demo account
- Some investors may not need all the features
- As a listed company, HL has to please shareholders