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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 Ł12.50 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/

Stock Brokers > GNI

About GNI

GNI is a Broker of Futures and Options, Forex, and Equity Derivative Products, and acts as collateral manager in the UK and international equity and bond markets.

GNI Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Mutual Financial Services (UK) plc, is one of the world's foremost financial services companies, with an international reputation for setting the highest standards of broking across a wide range of products. GNI has for 25 years offered comprehensive execution and clearing of derivative instruments, both on and off exchange, to all users, from the largest banking conglomerate to private investors. Old Mutual Financial Services (UK) Plc is owned by Old Mutual Plc, a FTSE 100 company.

Visit http://www.gni.co.uk