Need the speed of direct to market dealing? This directory of sites will have you placing trades over the net with the kind of tools a professional trader has at their disposal.
Comment: A part of one of the world's largest discount stockbrokers, they offer to bring the speed and accessibility of their service to your investment decisions, by providing an execution only brokerage service via the Internet and telephone. They have also recently launched WAP and digital interactive television services.
Comment: This is the direct investing and banking site from Merrill Lynch HSBC. It allows you to hold equities within one investment account, keep a watch on your portfolio, keep yourself updated with news, research and quotes. You can transfer your existing shares to Merrill Lynch HSBC and, you can buy and sell shares online whenever the markets are open.
Comment: REDM is the internet dealing arm of Redmayne-Bentley, one of the UK's largest independent stockbrokers. The firm has been established for over a hundred years and is a member of the London Stock Exchange and is regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority. Caterin almost exclusively for the small, private investor.
Comment: myBroker is not just an equity and options trading platform - it is the ultimate system for the online investor. With one screen and one account, you have the ability to create and protect your portfolio by utilising the live streaming market data, technical analysis (AIQ Charting) and fundamental company data - for UK and US stock markets.
Comment: Explore the full range of investment funds JPMorgan can offer you - including unit trusts, investment trusts, ISAs, PEPs, personal pensions and more. Check fund prices and performance, and read the latest stock market commentaries. Invest online. This site is for individual, institutional and liquidity investors. There is a section especially for pensions and retirement planning.
Comment: This site offers straight through processing where you can place your trades (which are placed and settled electronically) for a fixed flat rate commission rate - regardless of the size of the deal. This on-line service is simple, easy to use, flexible enough to suit a broad range of dealing requirements and the accounts can also provide a range of real time data.
Comment: An execution-only internet-based dealing service. Clients can execute orders to buy and sell shares online in a live environment. Delivery and payment for stock is handled automatically, entirely removing the burden of a paper based investment system. Also offers ISAs and PEPs.
Comment: A service from Lloyds TSB Registrars that enables you to check your holdings in many UK companies and helps you to organise your investments electronically. Send your proxy instructions online for shareholder meetings. Includes an online dealing service, details of employee schemes and the facility to apply online for employee share plans.
Comment: Take control of your investments with Europe's leading online broker. Providing you with all the tools you need to manage your investments online, simply, including real time prices, daily share tips, news and commentary. Check out how to open an account, the types of investments they trade in and trading via the telephone. Test your skills with their CFD simulator.
Comment: Trade to win at this clear and easy to use financial spread betting website. Bet on the price movement of stocks, bonds, currencies and more. Featuring a "test before you invest" tool and the latest market news. Take the site tour to get started. Register as a player for virtual trading or as an investor to trade with real funds. Check out their TradIndex Mobile service.