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| Finder Score | 8.5Great | |
| Customer satisfaction survey | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Stocks and shares ISA available? | ||
| Fees score | 6.8Standard | |
| Keep in mind | Capital at risk | Capital at risk |
| Go to Site | Go to Site |
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| Stocks and shares ISA | ||
| Lifetime ISA (LISA) | ||
| Interest on cash balances | ||
| Keep in mind | Capital at risk | Capital at risk |
| Go to Site | Go to Site |
| | |
| Investment choice score | 9.1Excellent | |
| Shares | ||
| ETFs | ||
| Bonds | ||
| Funds | ||
| Keep in mind | Capital at risk | Capital at risk |
| Go to Site | Go to Site |
| | |
| Fees score | 6.8Standard | |
| Min. initial deposit | £1 | £1 |
| Price per trade | £3.99 (free regular investing available) | £11.95 |
| Frequent trader rate | £0 | £5.95 |
| Foreign exchange fee | 0.75% | 1% |
| Keep in mind | Capital at risk | Capital at risk |
| Go to Site | Go to Site |
| | |
| Features score | 10Excellent | |
| Desktop or web access | ||
| iPhone app | ||
| Android app | ||
| In-app news and research | ||
| In-app top-up | ||
| Keep in mind | Capital at risk | Capital at risk |
| Go to Site | Go to Site |
| | |
| Resources rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Guides | ||
| Videos and walkthroughs | ||
| Demo account | ||
| In-depth learning tools | ||
| Keep in mind | Capital at risk | Capital at risk |
| Go to Site | Go to Site |
These platforms are, on the face of it, very similar. As you can see above, it works out cheaper to go with Hargreaves Lansdown, but if you plan to open several different trading accounts (such as a JISA, an ISA and a general investment account), then you may end up spending less with interactive investor.
These are both quite good platforms for beginners. interactive investor has some educational tools that can help you learn more about investing and get to grips with it.
Overall, the service is pretty similar, but in most cases, ii comes in at a cheaper price point while still offering a huge range of investments and a premium customer service experience.
interactive investor (ii)
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.
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