interactive investor (Investor)
Interactive Investor started life in 1995 providing data and information for self-directed, mainly savvy, investors. Since then it has continued to grow strongly and today counts over 400,000 customers in the UK. Customers can choose from investment options including share and fund dealing, SIPP, ISA and Junior ISA trading accounts, an extensive research range, investment filters and a selection of ready-made investment option, underpinned by a simple ‘flat fee’ pricing model. In October 2018 it announced it was acquiring Alliance Trust Savings.
Available products & wrappers
| General investments | ISAs | Lifetime ISAs | Junior ISAs | Pensions & SIPPs | Junior pensions & SIPPs | Other |
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| Add a SIPP £10 per month inc. VAT |
Available investments
| UK funds | Offshore funds | ETFs | ITs | Equities | Bonds | Other |
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| VCTs |
Table of charges
| Platform charges | Product charges | Other charges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform charge | £11.99 per month (£143.88 per year). Fee gives you one free trade per month. | ||
| SIPP | £120 including VAT per annum | ||
| Funds and investment trusts dealing fee | £7.99 / trade | ||
| UK shares and ETFs dealing fee | £3.99 / trade | ||
| Monthly regular investing | Free |
Compare+Invest review of interactive investor (Investor)
| Products & wrappers | Investments | Research & guidance | Charges | Overall rating |
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Interactive Investor (Investor) Review
We are big fans of Interactive Investor, a platform that does so many things right. It’s accessible, informative and very reasonable.
How much does Interactive Investor cost?
The standard ‘Investor’ account costs only £9.99 a month and includes 1 free trade, so it’s ideal for investors who don’t trade often. In addition, you can access plenty of ETFs, investment trusts and funds to diversify your portfolio. Or you could go for one of 5 ready-made portfolios, aiming for either growth, income or sustainability.
Our review of Interactive Investor (Investor)
Now the second biggest investment platform, looking after over £50 billion in assets, Interactive Investor is a real contender. And when it comes to recommended fund lists, their Super 60 is one of our favourites. Top notch all round.
