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