Yes, we rate AJ Bell as a very safe share-dealing platform. AJ Bell are regulated by the FCA and customer funds (cash) are protected by the FSCS up to £80k. Shares you hold in AJ Bell nominee accounts are held in CREST safe custody accounts and will be transferred to another broker if they were to go bust.
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AJ Bell Share Dealing Review
Name: AJ Bell Share Dealing
Description: AJ Bell is a low-cost online investing platform and is the cheapest share dealing platform for buying and selling shares for the UK do-it-yourself (DIY) investor. They also offer plenty of investment ideas, including investment guides and equity research.
Capital at risk.
Summary
A great choice to deal shares with low costs in a variety of investment accounts.
- Investments: Shares, ETFs, bonds & funds
- Minimum deposit: £500
- Account types: GIA, ISA, SIPP, JISA, JISA, JSIPP
- Share dealing account charge: 0.25%
- Share dealing fee: £3.50 – £5
Fees: AJ Bell share dealing account fees are capped at £3.50 a month. Dealing costs are £1.50 for funds and £5 for shares but drop to £3.50 when there were 10 or more online share deals in the previous month.
Special Offers:
- Recommend a friend, and you’ll both get £100 gift vouchers – When you recommend a friend to AJ Bell that invests more than £10,000 in a SIPP or ISA, you and your friend can get One4All gift vouchers worth £100.
- Switch your share dealing account and receive up to £500 to cover exit fees – If you transfer your share dealing general investment account valued at more than £20,000 to AJ Bell they will help cover any exit fees charged by your current provider. They will cover £35 per investment moved and up to £100 for general exit fees, up to an overall maximum of £500 per person.
- Free subscription to Shares Magazine worth £220
Get a free subscription to Shares (worth over £220 per year) by maintaining a balance of £4,000 or more across your AJ Bell investing accounts.
Pros
- Lots of share dealing investment options
- Low share dealing account fees capped at £3.50 a month for shares
- Lots of share dealing account types
Cons
- High phone share dealing charges
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Pricing
(4.5)
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Market Access
(4)
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Online Platform
(4)
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Customer Service
(4)
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Research & Analysis
(4.5)
Overall
4.2- Expert opinion: AJ Bell reviewed & rated
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