who should i start investing with?

tyguy96

As a conpmete newbie to this market, other than reading about it (see my previous post), im stuck on who to open an investment account with.
I like the idea of being able to invest in foreign markets as well as my home market ( UK). Ive been looking into 2 companies H&L and TDDirect.
Can i get some honest feedback on both from you guys? Alternatively please do recommend different ones if you think there is better.

For amounts i am going to be investing please see my last post.

Thank you all in advnce and i look forward to reading your recommendations

Archi_Bald

http://monevator.com/compare-uk-cheapest-online-brokers/

http://www.candidmoney.com/guides/3/guide-to-isa-discount-brokers

And this one has a link to the famous snowman spreadsheet that lets you model your investment behaviour against the main platforms: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3153942

TCA

tyguy96 wrote: »

I like the idea of being able to invest in foreign markets as well as my home market ( UK).

Just to confirm, there are plenty index trackers, ETFs, investment trusts, funds, OEICs and other investment vehicles that are listed on the London Stock Exchange and available on UK platforms but invest overseas. i.e. You don't need access to the Swiss stock exchange to get exposure to Nestle.

bowlhead99

I use TD Direct and am happy with them. My parents use HL because I'd bookmarked it on their computer and they'd had some junkmail from them over the years after I'd made an enquiry about a SIPP many years ago while I was using their address for correspondence...

They might save a third on their platform fees if they used TD or Charles Stanley or Youinvest etc, but the HL site is flashier and as mentioned on your other thread, a fraction of a percent on a small number is not a big number.

As there's no hurry, I would have a think about what you want to invest in first, and then check out Archi's links.

Archi_Bald

bowlhead99 wrote: »

As there's no hurry, I would have a think about what you want to invest in first, and then check out Archi's links.

That's absolutely correct , I forgot to mention that. First figure out what you want to invest in, then look for the platform that provides you with the best value for money for your requirements.