Our verdict
There’s lots to like about interactive investor (ii). We found it one of the most comprehensive places to invest, catering to every type of investor imaginable. You can opt for a DIY approach, choosing from over 40,000 investments. Or, if that all sounds a bit much, ii offers model portfolios and recommendations for funds and sustainable options.Along with the jaw-dropping selection of investments and assets, ii does an excellent job of providing plenty of resources and the latest market analysis. The flat fee structure with ii means you know what you’ll pay month-to-month. As budgeting and personal finance aficionados, we like that. But this flat fee system (rather than using a portfolio percentage) best suits those of you with larger holdings.
This might just be the best all-round investing platform available to UK investors. But the monthly platform fee and high trading costs could outweigh the benefits.
Best for: Ethical investing
- Flat monthly fee is good value for large portfolios
- Massive choice of investments
- A platform designed for every type of investor
- Lots of account choices
- Invest online or with the ii app
- Platform fee is expensive for small portfolios
- Share dealing charges are quite high
- Free monthly trade(s) with premium plans
- Cheapest plan has a maximum portfolio size
- Adding a SIPP costs more