- Good Money Guide experts commend AJ Bell Fund Investing for its extensive selection of over 4,000 funds, including both active and passive options, catering to various investment strategies. The platform's low account fee of 0.25% and excellent ratings across pricing, market access, and customer service, all scoring 5.0/5, highlight its strong value proposition. However, the minimum deposit requirement of £500 and dealing costs of £1.50 are noted as potential drawbacks.
- Across 1,103 user reviews on Good Money Guide, averaging 4.2/5, customers frequently highlight the platform's user-friendly interface and responsive customer service, making investing straightforward and manageable. Many users appreciate the transparent fee structure and the variety of investment options available. However, some reviews mention occasional issues with platform stability and suggest that the app could improve further to match the website's functionality.
AJ Bell Fund Investing Expert rating
Our expert rating is the average of the areas listed here, each scored out of 5 by our team.Our experts have rated AJ Bell Fund Investing across five key areas of our review framework.
- Pricing5.0
- Market Access5.0
- Online Platform5.0
- Customer Service5.0
- Research & Analysis5.0
Pros
- 2,000 funds to invest in
- Low account fee of 0.25%*
Cons
- £500 minimum deposit
- £1.50 to buy and sell funds
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Our verdict
AJ Bell offers a range of own branded funds based on those who want growth, income or to invest responsibly. As well as their own funds AJ Bell also offers access to over 4,350 funds, 3,500 ETFs and over 420 investment trusts.
Are AJ Bell funds any good?
Yes, AJ Bell offers a fantastic selection of funds for investors. Currently, there are more than 4,000 funds on the platform. These funds – which include both active and passive funds – offer access to specific asset classes, markets, and geographical locations. You can invest as little as £25 per month into funds with the company’s regular investment service.
Fees: AJ Bell charges 0.25% for fund account which reduces to 0.10% on the value of your funds between £250,000 and £500,000. There is no charge above £500,000. Dealing costs are £1.50.
Customer reviews for AJ Bell
Customer ratings come from reviews left on this site. Every review is read and approved before it is published.Based on 1,103 reviews
- Excellent46%
- Very good35%
- Basic15%
- Poor3%
- Bad2%
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4/5
Not for the smaller investors
Not for the smaller investors
Clear understandable useful customer friendly
Clear understandable useful customer friendly
best value
best value
No view, it is thru...
No view, it is thru a financial advisor
Hold a SIPP, Trade now...
Hold a SIPP, Trade now and again, good magazine. there Good
Very concise website able to...
Very concise website able to get straight to where you need to go, no trailing stop loss though.
4/5
Decent platform with poor costs...
Decent platform with poor costs especially FX costs for US stocks
Good solid service but expensive...
Good solid service but expensive for overseas shares
Low fees
Low fees
Simple to use, efficient and...
Simple to use, efficient and improved value for money
Good
Good
Extensive trades, adequate website, not...
Extensive trades, adequate website, not so epensive.
Great for isa
Great for isa
great service
great service
Reasonable
Reasonable
No comment
No comment
Positive reduction in trading fees...
Positive reduction in trading fees to remain competitive. Use app only rarely
Good quality site and service....
Good quality site and service. Easy share purchase and selling activity with good records..
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