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 > Killik
About Killik & Co
Killik & Co is an independent firm offering Stockbroking services in addition to high quality investment and financial planning advice. Through a branch network they aim to build a long-standing relationship with their clients based on integrity, trust and accessibility. Killik & Co welcomes all types of investor and has no minimum portfolio requirement.
What to Expect from Killik & Co
Sometimes it's difficult for some clients to understand how they should be using a Full Service advisory broker like Killik & Co. They thought it would be helpful if they ran you through what your broker will do for you and how the basic processes of buying and selling stocks works.
step I - at Killik & Co they encourage all types of clients - from beginners to those who know the workings of the markets well. All clients are free to call their broker at any time and discuss investment ideas. Alternatively you may simply have a sum of money to invest and want to leave the investment side of things up to them. If you do not want the advice of the broker you can simply ask them to execute a trade. It is entirely up to you. Depending upon the type of service you elect to have, your broker will be more or less active in terms of running the account.
step II - your broker will make recommendations where relevant and you can agree or disagree as you see fit. They'll help you choose investments that suit your investment profile and financial goals.
step III - when you have decided upon the nature of the stocks you are going to buy or sell, your broker will transact the trade for you at the best price available at that time. Should you want, you can also set limits - i.e. buy or sell if a stock reaches a certain point. When the trade has been done your broker will send you a contract note confirming the details of the trade - this should reach you in a few days. They'll also send you a statement of account - it's up to you whether you receive this monthly or quarterly.
In addition to their usual services, they have developed Killik & Co Internet Services.
They have recently upgraded their online facility to allow clients access to their account online. The new facility will give you the opportunity to:
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View Portfolio Holdings
Buy and Sell
Make Cash Transactions
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Visit http://www.killik.co.uk
