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Trading Account

What does the Trading Account offer?

The Trading Account offers online and telephone access, with shares held electronically on your behalf in our nominee name. Your trades are automatically settled with funds either being credited to, or debited from your account.

Who is it for?

The Trading Account is ideal for traders who wish to trade UK and International shares.

What are the investment options with this account?

You can invest in wide range of investment options, including UK and International equities, gilts, bonds, investment trusts, unit trusts, ICVCs, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants and Covered Warrants.

How much does it cost?

Online trading is offered at a flat fee of only £20.00. Find out more about our rates and charges.

What are the risks of a Trading Account?

Please be aware that share prices can go down as well as up, which may result in you not receiving back the full amount invested.

What are the benefits of a Trading Account?

Easy to set up
Online or phone access
Personal trading limits
Extended trading settlement > More information
Price Improvement
Hemscott™ research
Nominee Facilities > More information
Cash Management Services facility > More information
Limit orders
Real time price quotes
Stockwatch - Virtual Portfolios
Email trading confirmations or postal trading confirmations

How do I apply or find out more about a Trading Account?

You can setup your account online today

Apply Now

Call us now to setup your account on 0870 7071606

Request an information pack by post

Apply for an account today

UK Residents

Overseas Residents

Why choose this account?

Trade UK stocks plus a wide range of investment options
Trade online or over the phone
Personal Trading Limits
Extended Trading Settlement
Your Shares are held electronically on your behalf
Online access to market news and research

Do you wish to trade or hold US Stocks

If you are going to trade or hold US stocks please complete a W-8BEN form and send it to us with a note of your Trading Account number

The value of your investments can go down as well as up. You may not get back all the funds you invest.

† The tax treatment of this product depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future.

Share prices can go down as well as up, which may result in you not receiving back the full amount invested.

Computershare Brokerage services provided by TD Direct Investing (Europe) Limited, a Subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and a member of the London Stock Exchange. Not intended for distribution in the United States or for use by US persons, whether individuals or legal entities. Licensed by FTSE International to distribute delayed and end-of-day index values data. NYSE Exchange - As your agreement for the receipt and use of market data provides, the securities market

reserve all rights to the market data they make available;
do not guarantee that data;
and shall not be liable for any loss due either to their negligence or to any cause beyond their reasonable control.