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HSBC Internet Share Dealing

With HSBC Internet Share dealing, registered clients are able to view market data and track potential investments in fantasy portfolios. When you register for their trading facility, you will also benefit from access to live dealing prices and you may follow the position of your actual portfolio. You may also monitor transactions through their online bargain history information.

Online trading with HSBC offers a number of advantages over traditional certificated services. You can deal in a range of CREST eligible securities quoted on the London Stock Exchange, with real-time prices which you can view before you commit yourself to the trade.

All shares are held in individual CREST Personal Membership accounts that HSBC Internet Sharedealing maintain on your behalf. Your securities are held in your own name and you will receive dividends and corporate information directly from the companies you invest in. When you complete a trade through HSBC Internet Sharedealing, shares are deposited into or withdrawn directly from your CREST Personal Membership account. Settlement occurs automatically through your nominated HSBC current account, with trading undertaken on a T+5 settlement basis.

HSBC Internet Sharedealing is a highly automated, secure dealing and settlement service which enables you to trade without signing or posting certificates, transfer forms or cheques.

The usual high levels of HSBC security and client support back up all aspects of our service.

Visit http://www.esharedealing.hsbc.co.uk

Stock Brokers > Halifax Share Dealing

Halifax ShareBuilder

Halifax ShareBuilder is their innovative online monthly savings plan. It's easy to use, affordable and fun. There's no set-up charge and the cost to invest is just Ł1.50 per stock.

Share Dealing

Competitive dealing charges

No annual management fee

Nominee account

Self-Select ISA

It works just like a normal share dealing account - you can buy and sell shares in the same way, but the growth and returns are free from capital gains and income tax.

Available as a mini or maxi ISA

Invest a lump sum or regular payments

Competitive dealing charges

Deal online

Nominee account

Tracker Shares

Tracker shares mirror the fortunes of an index of shares, such as the FTSE 100 or S&P 500. They combine the benefits of a fund - instant diversification as your risk is spread across a whole sector - with the benefits of a share, in that they're easy to buy and sell and you receive dividends.

They are good for diversifying into many shares at the same time rather than 'putting all your eggs in one basket'. This can reduce risk. It is unlikely that an index, such as the FTSE 100 will ever fall to nil, whereas company shares can.

Visit http://www.halifax.co.uk/sharedealing