Stock Brokers > Stocktrade
About Stocktrade
Stocktrade, based in Edinburgh, is the execution-only division of Brewin Dolphin Securities Limited, one of the leading private client investment managers and stockbrokers in the United Kingdom, dating back to the mid-18th Century.
As an execution-only broker, Stocktrade does not offer investment advice but instead deals and settles transactions for investors who make their own investment decisions.
Stocktrade has been establishing new standards in stockbroking and customer service since 1993. Stocktrade's unique combination of established stockbroking heritage and the latest service delivery techniques allows Stocktrade to provide quality low-cost services for all of its customers.
Stocktrade offers a wide range of services and products to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, quoted companies, fund managers, financial advisors and banks.
Active Trader Service
The Active Traders Service is likely to be of interest to experienced traders who actively trade on the market. This is a purely telephone based service where your shares are held electronically in their nominee company, New Town Nominees Ltd.
Features of the Service:
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Instruct purchases up to twice the value of any stock or cash you hold with Stocktrade.
May deal for extended settlement periods of up to T+25 days on request.
May close positions up to 3 days prior to settlement date.
Settlement for purchases may be by direct debit, switch/visa delta or via a deposit account.
Funds held on deposit at an approved bank, currently Bank of Scotland, where they will earn interest at 0.75% below the Bank of Scotland base rate.
Direct access to the market dealers on the dealing desk.
Access to Brewin Dolphin research.
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Features of the Nominee Service:
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Shares are held in our Nominee Company name.
All administration handled by the company on your behalf.
Ease of settlement - increased security as no paperwork involved.
Shorter settlement period from T+ 3.
Your fundamental rights are not impaired. You remain the beneficial owner of the shares held.
Dividends are collected on your behalf and credited to your Stocktrade deposit account.
Dividends transferred to a nominated bank/building society quarterly on request.
Quarterly Income Statements and valuations.
Consolidated Tax Certificate sent to you at the end of each tax year.
You may trade in Foreign stocks* and Unit Trusts.
Your voting rights can only be exercised through us, for which we will charge.
Company information must be requested, for which we will charge.
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Visit http://www.stocktrade.co.uk

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