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g, you will have to pay 0.99% Fx rate fees for both buying and selling non-UK stocks which can quickly add up!</li><li>Limited research tools offered for performing both technical and fundemantal analysis compared to Interactive Brokers</li><li>Cannot trade options :(</li></ul><p id="1a18"><i>Use my referral link <a href="https://magic.freetrade.io/join/kabilan/9f76a6d9">here</a> and get a free stock worth up to £100.</i></p><figure id="f197"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*XQBjpFTzWB25DirV"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@mayofi?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Joshua Mayo</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="a894">3. <a href="https://hellostake.com/r/kabilant524">Stake</a></p><p id="caee">Pros</p><ul><li>Fractional shares are great if you are starting off with a small balance</li><li>Over 6,000 US stocks and ETFs to choose from</li></ul><p id="8abb">Cons</p><ul><li>You can only invest in US stocks at the moment</li><li>Only a General Investment Account (GIA) available so no tax-efficient accounts such as ISAs & SIPPs</li><li>Limited research tools offered for performing both technical and fundamental analysis compared to Interactive Brokers</li><li>Need to use paid plan to access all features</li><li>Cannot trade options :(</li></ul><p id="8f02"><i>Use my referral link <a href="https://hellostake.com/uk/referral?referrer=kabilant524">here</a> and get a free stock in Nike, Dropbox, GoPro or a mystery stock when you sign up and fund your account within 24 hours.</i></p><figure id="08ca"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*2XX344zMYn0I-Rcg"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@mayofi?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Joshua Mayo</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="7a41">4. <a href="https://www.trading212.com/invite/17te0LAcGx">Trading 212</a></p><p id="a829">Pros</p><ul><li>Beginner friendly user interface so perfect for someone just getting started with investing</li><li>Great & responsive customer support team</li><li>Low Fx fees of only 0.15% which is a lot less than Freetrade</li></ul><p id="f038">Cons</p><ul><li>Limited research tools offered for performing both technical and fundamental analysis compared to Interactive Brokers</li><li>Cannot trade options :(</li></ul><p id="5999">Based on my experience, Interactive Brokers is the best brokerage in the UK for investing and trading stocks due to their wide ran

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The Best Investment Brokerages In The U.K. For Beginners

Looking to start investing in stocks? Here are the best brokerages offered in the U.K

As someone who has been investing in the stock market for the past 4 years, I am eager to get more people involved in investing in stocks to reap the rewards of economic growth, all thanks to capitalism.

I have ranked below the four Brokerages which I have personally used, all of which I highly recommend to beginners. They all have their pros and cons which I have mentioned so choose carefully based on your own personal goals.

Interactive Brokers

Pros

Highly competitive fees across all their products
Most established brokerage on this list with the best reputation
Wide range of product offerings including options trading which is difficult to find in the UK.
Able to open an ISA & SIPP account for tax benefits
Many great research tools used by even professional investors
Great customer support who are highly competent and knowledgeable on the different products.

Cons

The process to open an account is long winded compared to the other brokers in this list.
The trading platform may feel overwhelming to some due to all the product offerings as well as instruments and tools offered for investing.

Use my referral link here to earn up to $1000 of IBKR Stock for free

2. Freetrade

Pros

Beginner friendly user interface so perfect for someone just getting started with investing
Fractional shares are great if you are starting off with a small balance
Able to open an ISA & SIPP account for tax benefits

Cons

They have been on the decline recently due to poor customer support who usually take 3+ days to get back to customer queries
Need to use paid plan to access all features such as ISAs & Limit Orders
Although they offer commission free trading, you will have to pay 0.99% Fx rate fees for both buying and selling non-UK stocks which can quickly add up!
Limited research tools offered for performing both technical and fundemantal analysis compared to Interactive Brokers
Cannot trade options :(

Use my referral link here and get a free stock worth up to £100.

3. Stake

Pros

Fractional shares are great if you are starting off with a small balance
Over 6,000 US stocks and ETFs to choose from

Cons

You can only invest in US stocks at the moment
Only a General Investment Account (GIA) available so no tax-efficient accounts such as ISAs & SIPPs
Limited research tools offered for performing both technical and fundamental analysis compared to Interactive Brokers
Need to use paid plan to access all features
Cannot trade options :(

Use my referral link here and get a free stock in Nike, Dropbox, GoPro or a mystery stock when you sign up and fund your account within 24 hours.

4. Trading 212

Pros

Beginner friendly user interface so perfect for someone just getting started with investing
Great & responsive customer support team
Low Fx fees of only 0.15% which is a lot less than Freetrade

Cons

Limited research tools offered for performing both technical and fundamental analysis compared to Interactive Brokers
Cannot trade options :(

Based on my experience, Interactive Brokers is the best brokerage in the UK for investing and trading stocks due to their wide range of product offerings that is unmatched.

Kabilan T

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Affiliate Link Disclosure: You may assume all links in this article are affiliate links. If you purchase any product or service through the link, I may be compensated at no extra cost to you.