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The platform design and interface of AJ Bell is somewhat old fashioned, but it\u2019s functional and I didn\u2019t have too much trouble browising all the investments on offer. Looks aren\u2019t everything, but I\u2019d love to see it get a big facelift and update though to compete with the younger and better-looking platforms.\"<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                                                <a class=\"eeQuote__authorName\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/author\/georgesweeney\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        George Sweeney, DipFA\n                                            <\/a>\n                                                    <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Deputy editor<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"section_heading_667cffc44a\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell fees\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Fees score<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">7.5<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">\nGreat\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Platform fee<\/th><td><b>GIA\/ISA\/LISA<\/b><br>0.25% of the value of your investments per year (\u00a342 max)<br><br><b>SIPP\/JSIPP<\/b><br>0.25% of value of your investments per year (\u00a3120 max)<br><br><b>JISA<\/b><br>0.25% of value of your investments per year (\u00a330 max)<br><br><b>Funds<\/b> (all account types)<br>0.25% \u00a30 to \u00a3250,000<br>0.1% \u00a3250,000 to \u00a3500,000<br>Free Over \u00a3500,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">UK shares<\/th><td>\u00a35 (\u00a33.50 if you make 10+ trades in previous month)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">US stocks<\/th><td>\u00a35 (\u00a33.50 if you make 10+ trades in previous month)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">International shares<\/th><td>\u00a35 (\u00a33.50 if you make 10+ trades in previous month)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Funds\/ETFs<\/th><td>\u00a31.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Foreign exchange (FX) fee<\/th><td>0.75% up to \u00a310,000<br>0.5% \u00a310,000 to \u00a320,000<br>0.25% over \u00a320,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Regular investing<\/th><td>Yes (from \u00a325\/month and commission drops to \u00a30)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Withdrawal\/deposit fee<\/th><td>\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Inactivity fee<\/th><td>\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Unfortunately, AJ Bell has a platform fee structure that will make your head spin. It\u2019s definitely not the cheapest provider if you\u2019re looking to buy or sell stocks and shares.<\/p><p>However, it can provide good value for certain types of investors. For example, it\u2019s quite a cheap platform if you\u2019re only buying funds or if you make use of its regular investing service. <\/p><p>AJ Bell\u2019s fee structure may work out well for you depending on how you invest, but it\u2019s definitely not a cheap all-rounder. <\/p><p>Recently, AJ Bell did make welcome moves to lower its prices. Commissions have dropped to \u00a35 (from the previous lofty heights of \u00a39.95) and it\u2019s also now \u00a33.50 per trade if you made over 10 trades in the previous month. If you prefer to give them a bell, it also lowered the telephone dealing charge to \u00a325 (from \u00a329.95).<\/p><p>It also decided to rename its platform fee from \u201ccustody charge\u201d to \u201caccount charge\u201d to make things clearer for customers. <\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_8ceb291f35\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell investment choice and stocks\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Investment choice score<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">9.1<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Asset options<\/th><td>5+<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Markets<\/th><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Number of investments<\/th><td>19,000+<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Number of ETFs\/funds<\/th><td>3,400+<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Fractional shares<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Minimum deposit<\/th><td>\u00a3250 or \u00a325 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Minimum investment<\/th><td>\u00a30 (at least one share)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>AJ Bell has a huge selection of investments and markets available to you. There\u2019s no chance you\u2019ll run out of investing ideas. <\/p><p>We really like that AJ Bell gives you plenty of flexibility when it comes to investing options. The only downside is the fees that come with some investment types like individual stocks and shares. <\/p><p>However, AJ Bell provides loads of funds for investors to choose from and these can be cheap to purchase and hold in your account. <\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_7319461d94\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            Is AJ Bell safe?\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Safety and security score<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">10<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Biometric login\/2FA<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">FCA regulated<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">FSCS protection<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">SSL certificate<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Public company<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>AJ Bell is a sturdy and safe place for investors. As you\u2019d expect, it\u2019s regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). <\/p><p>Renowned and well-established, AJ Bell\u2019s investment platform is part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/finance-stocks\/buy-aj-bell-shares\">AJ Bell (AJB)<\/a>, a company listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in-london-stock-exchange\">London Stock Exchange (LSE)<\/a> and a member of the FTSE 250.<\/p><p>Any cash is held in FCA-approved banks and is protected under the FCA rules. With AJ Bell, you are also covered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/what-is-the-fscs\">Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)<\/a> which means up to \u00a3120,000 of your deposits can be returned if AJ Bell ever goes bust.<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_0aebc40d09\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell account types and products\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Account types and products score<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">10<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">General investment account (GIA)<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Stock and shares ISA<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Self-invested personal pension (SIPP)<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Lifetime ISA (LISA)<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Junior ISA (JISA)\/Junior SIPP (JSIPP)<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Business Account<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Interest on cash balances<\/th><td><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Whether you\u2019re saving for your future or your children\u2019s, AJ Bell has a range of products designed to suit your goals. You can also invest in a general investment account if you\u2019re unable to use your ISA allowance. <\/p><p>The range of products available include:<\/p><div class=\"column_wrapper\"><div class=\"one_third\"><h4>Individual savings accounts<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Stocks and shares ISA<\/li><li>Lifetime ISA (LISA)<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"one_third\"><h4>Junior products<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Junior ISA (JISA)<\/li><li>Junior SIPP<\/li><li>Junior share dealing account<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"one_third\"><h4>Retirement products<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Self-invested personal pension (SIPP)<\/li><li>Platinum SIPP<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><p>AJ Bell also offers interest on cash balances. The exact rate depends on the amount of cash you\u2019re holding and the type of account you\u2019re using.<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_578a62bde8\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell general investment account\n    <\/h2>\n<p>This is referred to on the platform as AJ Bell\u2019s \u201cdealing account\u201d but operates in the same way you\u2019d expect from a general investment account (GIA). It gives you access to all the same investments as the other accounts, but without the tax-efficiency. This means there aren\u2019t limits to how much you can invest, and you can withdraw whenever you want, but you may have to pay tax on your gains.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re new to investing, AJ Bell does offer some investment ideas to help you start your portfolio. You can choose a managed fund, a pre-built portfolio that you manage, or build a DIY portfolio using hand-picked funds.<\/p><p>Features of AJ Bell\u2019s dealing account include:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>A wide choice of investments, including shares, funds, investment trusts, and managed funds<\/li><li>Overseas share trading in 24 international markets<\/li><li>UK-based customer support teams you can contact via web chat, email, telephone, or even mail<\/li><li>Low-cost online share and fund trading from just \u00a31.50<\/li><li>Regular investing from \u00a325 per month<\/li><\/ul><p>With this account, you\u2019d have to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/what-is-capital-gains-tax\">capital gains tax<\/a> on any profits over \u00a33,000 in each tax year. Also, you may have to pay dividend tax on anything over \u00a31,000. <\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_d9b4fc218d\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell ISAs\n    <\/h2>\n<p>AJ Bell offers several types of ISAs: a stocks and shares ISA, lifetime ISA (LISA), and a junior ISA (JISA).<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_bbfe684238\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell stocks and shares ISA\n    <\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/stocks-and-shares-isas\">stocks and shares ISA<\/a> is a tax wrapper that lets you invest up to your \u00a320,000 yearly allowance and means you pay no tax on most profits.<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Invest up to the annual ISA allowance.<\/strong> You can invest \u00a320,000 in the 2026\/2027 tax year without paying tax on most gains you make.<\/li><li><strong>Invest in a wide range of assets.<\/strong> You\u2019re able to invest in shares, unit trusts, investment trusts, funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).<\/li><li><strong>Regular investing.<\/strong> Invest from \u00a325 per month.<\/li><li><strong>Transfer your old ISA.<\/strong> You can transfer an existing ISA using AJ Bell\u2019s transfer service.<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"section_heading_2046781502\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            How to set up an ISA with AJ Bell\n    <\/h2>\n<p>You can set up an AJ Bell stocks and shares ISA online. It may require some additional documents. If you want to transfer an existing ISA, then you can do that too. You\u2019ll need:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>To be 18 or over at the time of application<\/li><li>To be a resident of the United Kingdom for tax purposes<\/li><li>Your National Insurance number<\/li><li>Your bank details<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"section_heading_c8adfa8eb9\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            What can you invest in with the AJ Bell ISA?\n    <\/h2>\n<p>All of AJ Bell\u2019s ISAs let you invest in a range of investments, including stocks, shares, funds, investment trusts and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/exchange-traded-funds-etfs\">exchange-traded funds (ETFs)<\/a>).<\/p><p>You can choose between investing a lump sum (from \u00a3500) or investing regular monthly sums of \u00a325 or more. If you want, you can do a combination of both.<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_f29987ff47\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell LISA\n    <\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/savings-accounts\/lifetime-isas\">Lifetime ISAs<\/a> can help you save up for your first home or retirement. You can only use \u00a34,000 of your yearly ISA allowance (currently \u00a320,000) towards a LISA.<\/p><p>With a LISA, you get a 25% top-up on what you put in, meaning that for every \u00a34,000 paid in, the government adds another \u00a31,000. You only get the government top-up on up to \u00a34,000 of what you pay in each year.<\/p><p>Lifetime ISAs aren\u2019t accessible in the way that the stocks and shares ISA are. This means that you can\u2019t withdraw willy-nilly. If you choose to withdraw for anything other than the purchase of your first home or retirement, you\u2019ll pay a withdrawal charge of 25%, so you could end up with less than you put in.<\/p><p>You can only sign up for a lifetime ISA if you\u2019re between 18 and 39. You can transfer a LISA to AJ Bell from another provider.<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_a50ec92b41\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell SIPPs\n    <\/h2>\n<p>AJ Bell has a couple of pension products. They\u2019re self-invested, which means you choose what you want to invest your savings into. This gives you some freedom, but it means they\u2019re really only suitable if you have investing experience and know what you\u2019re doing.<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_8a94fa1b87\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell SIPP\n    <\/h2>\n<p>AJ Bell\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/pensions\/self-invested-personal-pensions\">self-invested personal pension (SIPP)<\/a> lets you choose your own investments. It has fewer investment options than the Platinum SIPP but is still a wide choice. Some features of this SIPP and the Platinum SIPP include:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Invest up to \u00a360,000 per year<\/li><li>Invest a lump sum or start with \u00a325 per month<\/li><li>Transfer your existing SIPP<\/li><li>0.25% annual account charge<\/li><li>Free investment magazine<\/li><li>24\/7 access using the mobile app<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"section_heading_5d4502532a\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            What can I invest in with an AJ Bell SIPP?\n    <\/h2>\n<p>As with the ISA, AJ Bell\u2019s SIPP gives you access to a range of over 2,000 investments, including:<\/p><ul><li>Bonds<\/li><li>Shares<\/li><li>Funds<\/li><li>Trusts<\/li><li>Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)<\/li><li>Exchange-traded commodities (ETCs)<\/li><li>And more<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"section_heading_28fe2aa08b\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell Platinum SIPP\n    <\/h2>\n<p>AJ Bell offers a Platinum SIPP service for those who want their SIPP managed for them. The main difference between this and the SIPP is that you can appoint any UK-authorised investment manager to run the SIPP for you. Features of the AJ Bell Platinum SIPP include:<\/p><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Choose any UK-authorised investment manager to run your SIPP<\/li><li>Each Platinum SIPP has a dedicated administration team and comes with access to AJ Bell\u2019s consultants<\/li><li>Invest in UK commercial property, which you can lease out to your own business for commercial rent or to a third party<\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"section_heading_e2b119da38\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell junior accounts\n    <\/h2>\nYou can start saving for your children\u2019s futures nice and early with AJ Bell\u2019s Junior ISA (JISA) or Junior SIPP.<h2 id=\"section_heading_97ed1b63a5\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell junior ISA (JISA)\n    <\/h2>\nThe junior ISA lets you save for your child\u2019s future. Once they become a legal adult (18 years old), they can access the money.<p>The junior ISA also has an allowance, which is \u00a39,000 for the 2026\/2027 tax year.<\/p><p>Only a parent or guardian can set up the ISA, but anyone can pay in, which is great for enthusiastic grandparents and aunties.<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_37798735a2\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell junior SIPP\n    <\/h2>\nThe AJ Bell junior SIPP allows you to invest up to \u00a33,600 per year. The government adds 20%.<p>You can invest \u00a325 each month. If you want, you can also pay in a lump sum.<\/p><p>The money can\u2019t be accessed until the child retires.<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_13c7554154\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell ease of use\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ease of use score<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">9.6<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Apple iOS rating<\/th><td>4.7\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Google Play rating<\/th><td>3.2\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Ways to contact customer service<\/th><td data-title=\"Fee\">Phone, email, web chat and post<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">UI\/UX<\/th><td data-title=\"Fee\">Good<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Desktop or mobile app<\/th><td data-title=\"Fee\">Both<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>AJ Bell scores quite well in our ease of use assessment, but to be perfectly honest, it\u2019s not going to blow your socks off. <\/p><p>We think it\u2019s great that there are plenty of ways to contact the customer service team and you can invest using a desktop computer or mobile phone. However, the overall interface with AJ Bell isn\u2019t the slickest and the app has pretty average reviews.<\/p><p>On the App Store, AJ Bell scores 4.7 out of 5, and on Google Play it has a lower 2.6 out of 5 (as of April 2024).<\/p><p>But if you want a more straightforward and intuitive mobile experience, you should check out AJ Bell\u2019s app-only investment account <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/dodl-review\">Dodl<\/a>.<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_b9d7bcfe17\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell tools, resources and features\n    <\/h2>\n<table class=\"luna-table luna-table--fixedColumns\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><th scope=\"row\">Tools, resources and features<\/th><td>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\">\n<span class=\"score__value\">10<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">\nExcellent\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Analysis features<\/th><td data-title=\"Fee\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Tools for investing\/trading<\/th><td data-title=\"Fee\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Social features<\/th><td data-title=\"Fee\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--error\"><use xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Learning resources<\/th><td data-title=\"Fee\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Additional Features<\/th><td data-title=\"Fee\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success\"><use xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>AJ Bell has a decent amount of tools and resources on offer for investors. The only area where it\u2019s particularly lacking is the social investing aspect with no community forum or way for investors to connect and share ideas.<\/p><p>With AJ Bell, examples of some of the resources you can access include:<\/p><ul><li>Articles and guides<\/li><li>Podcasts<\/li><li>Videos<\/li><li>Dividend dashboard<\/li><li>Model portfolios<\/li><li>Stock screeners<\/li><\/ul><p>It also has a jargon buster, learning materials for new investors and its \u201cShares\u201d magazine.<\/p><p>Aside from this, there\u2019s also investment specific resources, particularly around funds\u2026<\/p><h2 id=\"section_heading_b535e35739\" class=\"section-heading\">\n            AJ Bell funds\n    <\/h2>\n<p>AJ Bell has some excellent resources for investing in funds. It has a \u201cfavourite funds\u201d feature with a filter tool lets you find a fund that suits you. You can filter by your investment goal, the type of fund and the sector.<\/p><p>When deciding on its list, AJ Bell considers loads of different factors, including:<\/p><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Active funds<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>The fund manager and the wider organisation<\/li><li>The investment philosophy<\/li><li>The objective of the fund<\/li><li>The construction of the fund portfolio<\/li><li>The diversification of the portfolio<\/li><li>The performance of the fund<\/li><li>The cost of the fund<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Tracker funds<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>The fund manager<\/li><li>The investment approach<\/li><li>The cost of the fund or ETF<\/li><li>The size of the fund and whether it can ensure liquidity<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><p>AJ Bell also offer 3 types of managed funds that cost nothing to buy (but you still have to pay the ongoing account charge with the platform):<\/p><ul><li><strong>Growth.<\/strong> Those looking for growth funds can select from a choice of 6 based on risk and pay a 0.31% ongoing annual charge.<\/li><li><strong>Responsible growth.<\/strong> Those looking for growth with sustainable companies funds can select this option and pay a 0.45% ongoing annual charge.<\/li><li><strong>Income.<\/strong> If you want to receive an income from your fund you can choose between 2 options and pay a 0.65% ongoing annual charge.<\/li><\/ul>\n        \n            <h3>What do customers say about AJ Bell?<\/h3>\n        <p>93% of customers we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/best-trading-apps#customer-satisfaction\">surveyed<\/a> in 2026 would recommend AJ Bell to a friend.<\/p>\n        <p>It's highly regarded as a well-established, reliable, and trustworthy investment platform. 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The platform is generally considered user-friendly with reasonable fees.<\/p>\n<p>While many appreciate the clear guidance and instructional videos provided, a few users noted they would prefer more personalised, human interaction when seeking advice on improving their investment strategies.<\/p>\n        <p><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-miterlimit:2;\">\n<path d=\"M1.635,4.234L3.868,3.151C3.955,3.109 4.025,3.037 4.065,2.948L5.203,0.444C5.35,0.121 5.807,0.117 5.96,0.437L7.119,2.86C7.159,2.946 7.229,3.015 7.314,3.056L9.743,4.224C10.065,4.379 10.056,4.84 9.729,4.983L7.399,5.998C7.307,6.038 7.232,6.111 7.189,6.202L6.066,8.582C5.918,8.895 5.474,8.903 5.317,8.594L4.106,6.226C4.063,6.142 3.994,6.076 3.909,6.037L1.642,4.988C1.323,4.841 1.318,4.388 1.635,4.234Z\" style=\"fill:rgb(29,83,255);fill-rule:nonzero;\"><\/path><path d=\"M8.386,11.548L9.502,11.006C9.546,10.984 9.581,10.949 9.601,10.904L10.17,9.652C10.243,9.491 10.472,9.489 10.548,9.649L11.128,10.86C11.148,10.903 11.183,10.938 11.225,10.959L12.44,11.543C12.601,11.62 12.597,11.851 12.433,11.922L11.268,12.43C11.222,12.45 11.185,12.486 11.163,12.532L10.601,13.722C10.527,13.879 10.306,13.882 10.227,13.728L9.622,12.544C9.6,12.502 9.566,12.469 9.523,12.449L8.39,11.925C8.23,11.851 8.228,11.625 8.386,11.548Z\" style=\"fill:rgb(29,83,255);fill-rule:nonzero;\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><small><em> AI-generated summary from the text of customer reviews on Finder.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n                                        \n<style>\n.tablefade { height: 850px; 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It was formed in Manchester in 1995 by Andy Bell and Nicholas Littlefair.<\/p><p>AJ Bell launched its online investing service back in 2000, called \"AJ Bell\". The name was simplified in 2022 to \"AJ Bell\". 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