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About iDealing

iDealing is an independent financial services company located at the heart of the city of London.

Launched in May 2000, following an 18 month development period, iDealing's policies have been based on the errors and successes of other online brokers in conjunction with the extensive experience of their management and staff.

They are a member of the London Stock Exchange and are regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). iDealing's private clients are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). For details of the Scheme, please go to www.fscs.org.uk In addition, iDealing has Professional Indemnity insurance cover of Ł1,000,000 per claim.

iDealing's service has evolved from their experience as investors and internet users. This is why they have a site built for speed and reliability, why they do away with unnecessary graphics, why they have a backup website in a completely separate location and why they care about your feedback.

Accounts offered

Standard Account

ISA Account (Individual)

PEP Account (Individual)

Margin Account

Investment Club Account

Visit http://www.idealing.com

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