Hargreaves Lansdown
Hargreaves Lansdown is the oldest DIY platform in the UK with more than 35 years’ experience under its belt. This Bristol-based company started life as a small advice firm and has grown into a FTSE 100 company with a wide range of services including advice, discretionary management, its own investment funds and model portfolios aimed to suit any life stage, whether you’re a beginner or experienced investor.
Available products & wrappers
| General investments | ISAs | Lifetime ISAs | Junior ISAs | Pensions & SIPPs | Junior pensions & SIPPs | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Savings |
Available investments
| UK funds | Offshore funds | ETFs | ITs | Equities | Bonds | Other |
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Table of charges
| Platform charges | Product charges | Other charges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funds (0-£250,000) | 0.45% | ||
| Funds (£250,001-£1,000,000) | 0.25% | ||
| Funds (£1,000,001-£2,000,000) | 0.10% | ||
| Funds (£2,000,001+) | 0.00% | ||
| Share dealing (ISA/SIPP/Child SIPP) | 0.45% (max £45 for ISA, £200 SIPP/Child SIPP) | ||
| Share dealing (0-9) GIA/ISA/SIPP | £11.95 / trade (online) 1% (£20 min, £50 max) phone dealing | ||
| Share dealing (10-19) GIA/ISA/SIPP | £8.95 / online trade | ||
| Share dealing (20+) GIA/ISA/SIPP | £5.95 / online trade | ||
| Share dealing (1+) JISA/Child SIPP | £5.95 / online trade |
Compare+Invest review of Hargreaves Lansdown
| Products & wrappers | Investments | Research & guidance | Charges | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hargreaves Lansdown Review
Hargreaves is the woolly mammoth of investment platforms. A strong, stable giant that holds over 40% of the consumer investment market, it’s one of the best but a bit slow to evolve.
What are the benefits of investing with Hargreaves Lansdown?
Investors can benefit in many ways from the wealth of experience that this platform has. The research is some of the best around, the recommendations are solid, and there is a good amount of supporting material to get your teeth into. That is, if you already know what you’re looking for. With such a large site to get around, beginners might find it overwhelming.
What are the fees?
All this good stuff does come with a small catch, though: Hargreaves is on the pricey side. Make sure you compare the fees and features with smaller platforms before you commit.
