Investment Fund Platforms

Pay no account fee for 6 months when you open an ii ISA. No minimum deposit required. Offer ends 31st December. Capital at risk. Terms & trading fees apply. New customers only

Why we like it: An award-winning ISA that gives you complete control. The second largest platform in the UK with the widest choice of investment options in the market including funds, investment trusts, ETF’s and more. Open online in less than 10 minutes. Access to expert independent ideas and analysis. Low cost fees and trading. Capital at risk.

Why we like it: Wide range of investment funds to help you build a diversified portfolio across geographic markets, industry sectors or asset classes. You can invest in AJ Bell Passive funds, or choose from the recommended active and tracker funds on the Favourite funds list. Or, you can browse our extensive funds universe. Deal online and on the go with our free mobile app. Free subscription to Shares magazine if your balance is £4,000 or more. Capital at risk.

Why we like it: You don’t have to make any tricky investment decisions; your money will be invested in Shepherds With Profits Fund, and the bonuses you could receive will depend on the future performance of the fund. To try to achieve higher returns for you, your money is invested in a variety of assets, the majority of which consist of stocks and shares, but also property, bonds and cash. While returns are not guaranteed in stocks and shares investments and the value can go down as well as up, Shepherds apply a process known as ‘smoothing’ that attempts to even out fluctuations in the value and aims to keep a consistent level of bonus payments. Capital at risk.

Why we like it: This award-winning ISA has an extensive range of investment options, including thousands of funds and shares, plus a guidance service to help you find investment ideas. There is a low service fee (typically 0.35%), easy online application process and apps to manage your money on the move. Additional charges apply depending on your choice of investments. Plus, everything is backed by Fidelity’s 50 years of investment experience. Boring Money Best Buy ISA 2023

Why we like it: Hargreaves Lansdown are the UK’s no. 1 investment platform for private investors. Choose your own investments with expert research and ideas to help you, or simply pick a ready-made portfolio. Manage via website, app or phone. Capital at risk.

Why we like it: Choose your level of risk from cautious to adventurous and have a plan expertly created and managed for you. Create multiple Plans – including Ethical Plans – with different risk levels. Invest as little or much as you like, add regular payments and top up whenever you like. Withdraw money or transfer out without notice or penalty fees. Wealthify app lets you check how your Plan is performing, manage your transactions and provide investment news and insights. Simple annual management charge of 0.6%.

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Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.

Why we like it: Invest from only £10 a month, lump sums from just £100 or a combination of both using your tax-free Investment ISA allowance. You can stop, restart, raise or lower your payments or your investments and cash in whenever you want. When you set up a My MoneyBuilder Select (ISA), your money will be invested in a single fund – the Unitised With-Profits fund. A mixed managed fund from Scottish Friendly where premiums are pooled with those of other clients and returns are linked to the performance of the underlying assets within the fund. Remember the value of investments can go down as well as up, and you could get back less than you’ve paid in. If you cash in before the end of 5 years there will be a £50 deduction from your cash-in value.

Why we like it: Answer questions about your goals, financial situation and attitude to risk, and Moneyfarm will recommend the right investment portfolio for you, built and managed, and re-balanced by experts to help your money grow. Withdraw any time without additional fees. See what you’re invested in, how you’re performing and how much you’re paying anywhere and any time with the Moneyfarm app. Add money to your account by setting up a direct debit or investing a lump-sum. Low cost annual fee of 0.68%. Capital at risk.

Why we like it: Multi-award winning ISA with a wide range of investment choices. The Willis Owen ISA is a flexible ISA, which means that if you take money (either as a cash withdrawal or from your income payments) from your account, provided you put it back during the same tax year, replacement of the money won’t count against your annual ISA allowance. Expert insights, guides and tools to help you invest. Low minimum investment of £25, and/or transfer existing ISA’s in. View your portfolio 24/7 on easy to use and secure platform. Tiered annual fees ranging from 0.15% to 0.40%. Capital at risk.

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Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.