Stock Brokers > First Direct
First Direct Share Dealing
On-line share dealing is available to First Direct banking customers to buy and sell UK equities either on-line or by telephone. You will first need to apply for this service online.
There are also a number of free services that you do not have to register for, including company share prices and market indices, along with market and company headlines.
You will need to register to access specific company share price charts, view the full content of a news story or use their free Portfolio Manager service. Portfolio Manager gives you the facility to create up to three 'model' portfolios for you to monitor the performance of shares you are interested in without having to own or buy them.
Visit http://www.firstdirect.com/shares
Stock Brokers > SelfTrade
About Self Trade
SELF trade UK is part of DAB Bank, the largest European e-broking group by assets under management. The group was formed by the merger towards the end of 2000 of DAB (established 1994 in Munich), and SELF trade (established 1998 in Paris). It currently has functioning and regulated operations in 6 major European countries covering 82% of the European population, and is listed on the Neuer Markt in Frankfurt and the Paris Bourse. The combined group has over 450,000 clients with over 13 billion Euros in assets under management.
They use the most sophisticated technology available to ensure that your personal details are completely safe. They use digital certificates which allow 128 bit encryption. These are currently regarded as practically unbreakable systems.
Their standard share dealing service is an execution only paperless service - no human intervention means increased efficiency and speed, reduced costs and fewer errors.
Products and Services
Funds Investor
With Funds Investor you have access to UK fund managers with up to 75% discount off the initial charges.
Trade UK Shares
Trade UK Shares on the London Stock Exchange and AIM.
Self Selct ISAs
SELF trade offers Maxi and Mini Stocks and Shares ISAs.
Order Types
They offer 4 Order Types; At Best, At Quote, At Limit and Stop Orders.
SELF Trade Research
SELF trade aims to provide all you need to make your investment decisions with confidence including share tips and broker recommendations, up to the second news and prices direct from the markets and Self Invest.
Alerts
Know when your shares reach predetermined limits by SMS and e-mail.
Visit http://www.selftrade.com/uk
