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HSBC Internet Share Dealing

With HSBC Internet Share dealing, registered clients are able to view market data and track potential investments in fantasy portfolios. When you register for their trading facility, you will also benefit from access to live dealing prices and you may follow the position of your actual portfolio. You may also monitor transactions through their online bargain history information.

Online trading with HSBC offers a number of advantages over traditional certificated services. You can deal in a range of CREST eligible securities quoted on the London Stock Exchange, with real-time prices which you can view before you commit yourself to the trade.

All shares are held in individual CREST Personal Membership accounts that HSBC Internet Sharedealing maintain on your behalf. Your securities are held in your own name and you will receive dividends and corporate information directly from the companies you invest in. When you complete a trade through HSBC Internet Sharedealing, shares are deposited into or withdrawn directly from your CREST Personal Membership account. Settlement occurs automatically through your nominated HSBC current account, with trading undertaken on a T+5 settlement basis.

HSBC Internet Sharedealing is a highly automated, secure dealing and settlement service which enables you to trade without signing or posting certificates, transfer forms or cheques.

The usual high levels of HSBC security and client support back up all aspects of our service.

Visit http://www.esharedealing.hsbc.co.uk

Stock Brokers > Comdirect

About Comdirect

comdirect is Europe's biggest stockbroker and a subsidiary of Commerzbank, a financial group with banking and investment operations across the world.

comdirect ltd, which has operated in the UK since June 2000, is a member of the London Stock Exchange and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Their expertise in online broking has been developed since 1997, when comdirect bank AG launched its internet service in Germany.

comdirect ltd is a pioneer of a fair deal for investors, offering the same flat price of Ł12.50 for online and phone trades. They also take the lead in technological developments and product innovation. They were, for example, the first online broker in the UK to offer limit and stop orders, as well as the first to offer a SIPP Dealing account that gives the investor the flexibility to choose his/her own pension administrator.

Products and Services

Range of investments
With comdirect you can trade in:

UK and international equities

investment trusts

exchange traded funds

over 150 unit trusts from 5 leading providers

gilts

Markets
Invest in all UK CREST-settleable equities (including AIM) and all major European and North American markets, all for the same flat fee.

Dealing online or by phone
Best execution from a range of market makers: 80% of trades better "the touch" or "yellow strip" price - the best prevailing bid and offer quoted on SEAQ (Stock Exchange Automated Quotation), or the best prevailing bid and offer on the Order Book (also known as SETS - Stock Exchange Electronic Trading Service.)

They also offer limit and stop orders at no extra charge. These are constantly monitored and good for up to 90 days.

Investor support
The Market Focus pages offer comprehensive market index information. Drill down through the indices to news and reports on specific companies, and set up advanced charting to monitor key movements in selected stocks. Account holders also get free access to broker research, consensus estimates and directors' dealings.

Visit http://www.comdirect.co.uk/