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
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 £12.50 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:
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UK and international equities
investment trusts
exchange traded funds
over 150 unit trusts from 5 leading providers
gilts
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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/
