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:

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

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/

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Stock Brokers > Barclays Stockbrokers

About Barclays Stockbrokers

Opening an account with Barclays Stockbrokers gives you access to:

Daily briefings from analysts and access to equity research and funds research Equity research alert service - receive an e-mail alert whenever they update the stock opinion on their website An online newsletter, Bulletin, full of interesting, informative and useful articles on the market Barclays Stockbrokers Price Improver® automatically scans the market makers to get you the best price available Switch - if you buy and sell at the same time, reinvesting at least 75% of the proceeds, pay only one commission Order Service - for placing at best and limit orders, especially useful when the market is closed The Active Traders Club - exclusive benefits if you deal more than 15 times a year

Visit http://www.barclays-stockbrokers.co.uk