Aquis is an alternative stock exchange to the LSE and AIM, where smaller companies list publically to raise money and make their shares publically tradable. If you want to buy shares on Aquis you need an investment account with one of their member firms.
We have tested, ranked, compared and reviewed some of the best investing platforms and accounts in the UK for buying shares on the Aquis stock exchange
Interactive Investor: Best Fixed Fee Aquis Investing Account
- GMG rating:
- Minimum deposit: £1
- Aquis account types: GIA, ISA, SIPP, JISA
- Account charge: From £4.99 per month
- Aquis dealing fee: £5.99
- Customer rating: 4.3/5 (1,118 reviews)
Hargreaves Lansdown: Excellent Added Value Aquis Investment Platform
- GMG rating:
- Minimum deposit: £1
- Aquis account types: GIA, ISA, SIPP, JISA, JISA, JSIPP
- Account charge: Shares £0, funds 0.45%
- Aquis dealing fee: Shares £5.95 – £11.95, funds £0
- Customer rating: 3.8/5 (1,760 reviews)
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IG: Good Aquis Investing Platform For A Mixture Of High & Low-Risk Investing
- GMG rating:
- Minimum deposit: £250
- Aquis account types: GIA, ISA, SIPP, derivatives
- Account charge: £24 per quarter
- Aquis dealing fee: Shares £3 – £8
- Customer rating: 3.9/5 (677 reviews)
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AJ Bell: Best For Low-Cost DIY Aquis Investing
- GMG rating:
- Minimum deposit: £500
- Aquis ccount types: GIA, ISA, SIPP, JISA, JISA, JSIPP
- Account charge: 0.25% annual charge
- Aquis dealing fee: Shares £3.50 – £5, funds £1.50
- Customer rating: 4.2/5 (1,094 reviews)
Capital at risk
❓Methodology: We have chosen what we think are the best sAquis stock exchange investing accounts based on:
- over 17,000 votes in our annual awards
- our own experiences testing the Aquis brokers with real money
- an in-depth comparison of the features that make them stand out compared to alternative Aquis investing accounts.
- interviews with the Aquis brokerage CEOs and senior management
Richard Berry
Richard is the founder of the Good Money Guide (formerly Good Broker Guide), one of the original investment comparison sites established in 2015. With a career spanning two decades as a broker, he brings extensive expertise and knowledge to the financial landscape.
Having worked as a broker at Investors Intelligence and a multi-asset derivatives broker at MF Global (Man Financial), Richard has acquired substantial experience in the industry. His career began as a private client stockbroker at Walker Crips and Phillip Securities (now King and Shaxson), following internships on the NYMEX oil trading floor in New York and London IPE in 2001 and 2000.
Richard's contributions and expertise have been recognized by respected publications such as The Sunday Times, BusinessInsider, Yahoo Finance, BusinessNews.org.uk, Master Investor, Wealth Briefing, iNews, and The FT, among many others.
Under Richard's leadership, the Good Money Guide has evolved into a valuable destination for comprehensive information and expert guidance, specialising in trading, investment, and currency exchange. His commitment to delivering high-quality insights has solidified the Good Money Guide's standing as a well-respected resource for both customers and industry colleagues.
You can contact Richard at richard@goodmoneyguide.com