Is price all that matters with platforms?

Daniel54

It is not about price,but it depends on what you want

I use Haifax Share dealing - cheap as chips on a basic hold portfolo

I dont need the HL value added so don't choose to pay for it

I have a share dealing account that costs me nothing other than occasional transaction fees a few times a year,and an ISA with a base cost of £12pa.

There is no one answer on this.

where_are_we

It depends on your own particular needs.
We use x-o (Jarvis) for isa`s holding ETF`s and investment trusts, but no funds are available. It`s £5.95 a deal and no charges other than £50 to close. We have had no problems over the years. Vanguard are cheap but only offer their own funds.
We use H-L Sipps for the £2880 in £3600 out "strategy". Keep just over £1000 invested for the long term to keep the account open and the rest in cash to withdraw each year.

Albermarle

and II 150000 but could be wrong on the last one.

Following the takeover of Alliance, II are claiming to be the second largest platform with 400,000 customers .

sebtomato

I don't think just platform management fee can be considered for selecting a platform:

* Some fund management fees are different between platforms
* Platform fees are structured differently, some more expensive when drip feeding investment
* Choice/range of funds is different between platforms
* Speed to do operations, support available etc. are important
* Size/business sustainability is important

In my case, I have some investment with HL and now a large portion directly with Vanguard.

Vanguard's fees are less, and there is no fee on purchasing/selling, so good for drip feeding investment. Main drawback of course is that they only have Vanguard funds, but fine by me.