Stock Brokers > Stocktrade
About Stocktrade
Stocktrade, based in Edinburgh, is the execution-only division of Brewin Dolphin Securities Limited, one of the leading private client investment managers and stockbrokers in the United Kingdom, dating back to the mid-18th Century.
As an execution-only broker, Stocktrade does not offer investment advice but instead deals and settles transactions for investors who make their own investment decisions.
Stocktrade has been establishing new standards in stockbroking and customer service since 1993. Stocktrade's unique combination of established stockbroking heritage and the latest service delivery techniques allows Stocktrade to provide quality low-cost services for all of its customers.
Stocktrade offers a wide range of services and products to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, quoted companies, fund managers, financial advisors and banks.
Active Trader Service
The Active Traders Service is likely to be of interest to experienced traders who actively trade on the market. This is a purely telephone based service where your shares are held electronically in their nominee company, New Town Nominees Ltd.
Features of the Service:
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Instruct purchases up to twice the value of any stock or cash you hold with Stocktrade.
May deal for extended settlement periods of up to T+25 days on request.
May close positions up to 3 days prior to settlement date.
Settlement for purchases may be by direct debit, switch/visa delta or via a deposit account.
Funds held on deposit at an approved bank, currently Bank of Scotland, where they will earn interest at 0.75% below the Bank of Scotland base rate.
Direct access to the market dealers on the dealing desk.
Access to Brewin Dolphin research.
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Features of the Nominee Service:
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Shares are held in our Nominee Company name.
All administration handled by the company on your behalf.
Ease of settlement - increased security as no paperwork involved.
Shorter settlement period from T+ 3.
Your fundamental rights are not impaired. You remain the beneficial owner of the shares held.
Dividends are collected on your behalf and credited to your Stocktrade deposit account.
Dividends transferred to a nominated bank/building society quarterly on request.
Quarterly Income Statements and valuations.
Consolidated Tax Certificate sent to you at the end of each tax year.
You may trade in Foreign stocks* and Unit Trusts.
Your voting rights can only be exercised through us, for which we will charge.
Company information must be requested, for which we will charge.
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Visit http://www.stocktrade.co.uk
Stock Brokers > American Express Sharepeople
About American Express Sharepeople
American Express Sharepeople is one of the leading online brokers in the UK. American Express Sharepeople is the umbrella marketing name for Sharepeople Limited which became one of the American Express group companies following an acquisition in January 2001. The American Express group is one of the world’s leading card and travel service providers. American Express Sharepeople brings together the innovations and market expertise of the retail broking industry with one of the most respected and recognisable service brands in the world.
American Express Sharepeople will utilise the strengths of its parent brand along with the experience and knowledge of the Sharepeople team to continue to offer a broad range of investment services aimed at empowering and educating the private investor.
"American Express Sharepeople is committed to making our customers feel valued through the provision of exceptional service. Delivering such service can only be achieved if we have in place both the systems and the people to facilitate it. We strongly believe that we have both. A system, which takes on-line broking into a new dimension and people with years of knowledge and experience in their particular fields.
Our people are dedicated and motivated to meeting the high standards we expect from them. They are encouraged and supported to develop themselves personally and professionally at every opportunity. We do this through creating an environment where people work together, share ideas and continually improve. Everyone in the business has the opportunity to make a difference regardless of who they are or where they work."
Ivan Schouker, CEO American Express Sharepeople
Products and Services
Accounts
Sharepeople offers a Trading Account (with no annual fee) and Maxi and Mini ISA Accounts, all with access to international markets, and commissions from only £9.50! Sharepeople also offers a PEP Account giving you the opportunity to transfer existing PEPs into a single provider.
Markets
Sharepeople offers access to a wide range of UK, US, and European securities, via the LSE, NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX, Jiway and Nasdaq Europe markets in a choice of settlement currencies including Sterling, US Dollars, Euros and other European currencies.
Trading
Sharepeople customers enjoy real-time prices on over 2000 LSE securities, the ability to place ‘fill or kill’ limit orders, trade in multiple currencies, receive e-mail and SMS alerts.
Funds
A wide range of unit trusts and OEICs investing in global markets, including our choice of funds identified in association with Standard & Poor's.
Access
Sharepeople customers have access to their accounts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via the Internet and Sharepeople VoiceTrader. Our friendly Customer Services Team are available during opening hours.
News and Analysis
Extensive portfolio management tools including Virtual Portfolios and measuring with RiskGrades, with access to Reuters news, Directors' Dealings and broker forecasts.
Education
Enjoy 4 helpful services at the Sharepeople Education Centre. Buy books through their Investment Bookshop, train online with their range of Investment Courses, check out the latest events on the Investment Calendar, and consult our comprehensive Investment Glossary.
Visit http://www.securesharepeople.com
