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What sets Bestinvest apart from other stock brokers is their advice, guidance and added value. A excellent choice for those that want a bit more from their investing account.
Richard Berry
Richard Berry
Good Money Guide Founder

Bestinvest Customer Reviews

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4.3

108 Good Money Guide users have given this provider a review rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on their genuine experience.

Excellent59%
Very good22%
Average9%
Poor8%
Terrible2%

Excellent support

6th February 2025

I have an ISA account with Bestinvest. Since the service was completely overhauled a couple of years ago, it is much improved. In particular, the ability to book a virtual meeting and discuss things with a Coach (at no cost!!!), is incredibly helpful and sets it apart from rivals.

Debbie
Verified

SIPP

6th February 2025

Great range of ready-made portfolios to choose from

Clare Bayley

Easy Investing

6th February 2025

I like the simplicity of the platform and the ready made portfolios available.

Andrew Dowd

Great coaching, easy to use, wide choice of ready-made portfolios

6th February 2025

I’ve had an account for a couple of years with Bestinvest and particularly like the free financial coaching – there whenever I need it – and the RMPs that are tailored to my risk profile and work well for someone who prefers a hands-off approach to investing.

Louise
Verified

Great service if you are going to use it to it’s full extent

5th February 2025

Cost-effective way to get access to investment coaches to discuss the right investment strategy is right for you. The Ready-made Portfolios, particularly the Smart funds, are perfect if you know how much risk/growth you want to target but want to leave the stock-picking to the professionals.

Oli

Great coaching service accessible whenever I need it

5th February 2025

I have an ISA with Bestinvest

Stuart Rayer
Verified

Been with Bestinvest for many years but……

23rd December 2024

Had my first-ever hiccup with Best in 2024. I was advised to send original documents for shares held in paper form to the Liverpool office for conversion into Crest so that they could be entered into my Investment account. The value was 60K+ and the Postoffice confirmed delivery. I Included a cover letter asking for confirmation e-mail of agreement as to content of the letter (Number of certificates, etc) but received nothing. Rang the 02071899999 number after a while (which seemed to be answered in Liverpool) and was told it had been received and was in process. I asked again for confirmation of what was received, but the lady could not tell me so I asked again for an e-mail confirmation pointing out that I had requested that with the certificates. Nothing was forthcoming so I wrote a complaint which was answered in terms of the length of time such moves took and claiming my envelope was received 4 Nov 24 when the Postoffice showed it was signed for by Eyelyn on 24 Oct 24! I still like Bestinvest

Dennis Rushton
Verified

Easy to use

26th November 2024

Brilliant, easy to use, efficient, friendly layout

Nikos Vozikis
Verified

Access to what’s going on with your money

28th October 2024

Up to date data of your invested money

S Spinks
Verified

Very good

30th June 2024

Very good

Simon Foster

Been with them for many…

29th June 2024

Been with them for many years. Never failed to obey my wishes

Dennis Rushton

Brilliant, easy to use, efficient

28th June 2024

Brilliant, easy to use, efficient

Sarah McGowan

simple, accesible

26th June 2024

simple, accesible

Jez Etherington

intuative and easy to navigate….

19th June 2024

intuative and easy to navigate. Go App also.

Jim Diack

no comment

19th June 2024

no comment

Ranganathan Iyer

Easy to set up, easy…

18th June 2024

Easy to set up, easy to use. Great customer support and education

Neil Wotherspoon

Very Good

18th June 2024

Very Good

Daniel Toms

Excellent – great customer service….

18th June 2024

Excellent – great customer service. Have consolidated from IQ, Lloyds & SL

Rebecca Froggatt

5/5

18th June 2024
Dan Caps

Lots to offer and useful…

18th June 2024

Lots to offer and useful coaches

david smith

Capital at risk

Bestinvest Expert Review

For this Bestinvest review, I’ve interviewed the CEO (in the studio and over a lovely lunch at Cobette on Gresham Street) and put some trades and investments on the app and desktop platform.Β 

Bestinvest Review: Excellent added value with advice and guidance
Good Money Guide Recommended 2025

Name: Bestinvest

Description: Bestinvest is one of the most established investment platforms in the UK. Bestinvest was founded in 1986 and is now owned by Evelyn Partners (a financial services firm with Β£52 billion under management). Bestinvest primary offering is low-cost premade portfolios costing as little as 0.2% a year, fund investing and discount UK share dealing.

Is Bestinvest good for investing?

Yes, Bestinvest has combined low-cost online investing and share dealing with personalised expert advice to help clients choose the right investments for their portfolio. A good choice for large long-term investors who want a bit of added value from their broker.

Pricing: Bestinvest scores top marks for their low-cost ready-made portfolios and cheap dealing fees

Market Access: There is a huge range of UK and US shares, bonds and funds to invest in, although they are let down by not offering emerging markets

App & Platform: This could be a lot better, and the app is only a recent addition.

Customer Service: Bestinvest gives excellent personal service, although advice is charged on a flat fee basis

Research & Analysis: There is a really good coverage of funds with their ‘Spot the Dog’ report.

Pros

  • Expert advice
  • Lowest comparable costs
  • Ready-made portfolios

Cons

  • Basic data on platform
  • App a bit clunky
  • No hedging products
  • Pricing
    (5)
  • Market Access
    (4)
  • Online Platform
    (3)
  • Customer Service
    (4.5)
  • Research & Analysis
    (4.5)
Overall
4.2

Best SIPP Provider - Good Money Guide Awards Winners 2024

Bestinvest wins Best SIPP Provider at the Good Money Guide Awards 2024

Bestinvest won Best SIPP Provider this year because they excel at providing advice and added value for long-term investors. They offer guidance to help individuals decide what to invest in for their retirement, making the process easier and more informed. ο»Ώ Richard BerryRichard is the founder of the Good Money Guide (formerly Good Broker Guide),

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Best Junior SIPP - Good Money Guide Awards Winners 2024

Bestinvest wins Best Junior SIPP at the Good Money Guide Awards 2024

Bestinvest won Best Junior SIPP for the added value they provide, including advice to help parents decide what to invest in for their children’s future Richard BerryRichard 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

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Is Bestinvest’s general investment account any good?

I’d say the best thing about Bestinvest’s GIA is the added value. Market access is a bit limited, but you can get advice on what to invest in as and when you need it (at a cost). Bestinvest’s GIA has recently launched a series of low-cost ready-made portfolios. You can also buy individual shares, funds

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Junior SIPPs

How much can you pay into a Bestinvest Junior SIPP each year?

Bestinvest’s Junior SIPP lets you start investing up to Β£3,600 a year for your children’s retirement. At 18 it turns into a regular SIPP which they can manage themselves (or with your help). One of the key advantages of Bestinvest’s junior SIPP is that you can ask qualified investment experts for advice on what to

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ISA Offers

Is Bestinvests ISA any good?

Bestinvest offer some of the best interest rates on uninvested cash in a stocks and shares ISA. Current Bestinvest interest rates are over 4%. Bestinvest has combined low-cost online ISA investing and share dealing with personalised expert advice to help clients choose the right investments for their portfolio. A good choice for large long-term investors.

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ESG Funds failing according to Bestinvest Spot the Dog

Bestinvest’s latest β€˜Spot the Dog’ report reveals that many ESG funds are underperforming

Twice a year, Bestinvest publishes its β€˜Spot the Dog’ investment fund report. This highlights actively-managed investment funds that are underperforming their benchmarks. The most recent Spot the Dog report was published by the investment platform on 16 August. Here’s a look at some key findings. Β£53 billion in underperforming funds Bestinvest analyses the performance of

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Bestinvest add IPO access through partnership with PrimaryBid

Digital wealth manager Bestinvest has announced a new partnership which will allow customers of the firm to participate in IPOs and secondary offerings. Bestinvest IPO Investing Bestinvest has announced a new partnership with PrimaryBid which opens up the world of new issues to Bestinvest clients. Bestinvest was founded way back in 1986 so it’s perhaps

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Bestinvest

How many investment trusts are on Bestinvest?

You can invest in around 270 investment trusts on Bestinvest and as they are regulated by the FCA your funds are protected by the FSCS. Richard BerryRichard 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

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Can you invest in OEIC on Bestinvest?

Yes, Bestinvest do not charge commission for buying or selling open-ended investment companies, but their annual account fee is slightly higher than other providers like AJ Bell (who do charge commssion). Richard BerryRichard is the founder of the Good Money Guide (formerly Good Broker Guide), one of the original investment comparison sites established in 2015.

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Bestinvest

Is Bestinvest a good platform for buying ETFs?

One of the best things about buying ETFs through Bestinvest is the ability to ask a financial coach or advisor which ones are the best ones for you to buy with their advice service. Picking the right investments can significantly make up for costing a little bit more, or not having as broad ETF universe

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How are Bestinvest share dealing fees taken?

When you deal shares on Bestinvest you are charged commision after you trade. You also have to pay an annual account charge that is deducted monthly. Expert opinion: Bestinvest reviewed & rated Richard BerryRichard is the founder of the Good Money Guide (formerly Good Broker Guide), one of the original investment comparison sites established in

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Bestinvest

Avoid bad funds with Bestinvest’s Spot the Dog list

If you want to invest in funds with Bestinvest, they have since 1994 produced a list of underperforming funds to avoid. It’s a great way to help you pick better funds to invest in if you have any in your portfolio. Available funds:Β 1,000 Fund account fee:Β 0.2% Fund dealing commission:Β Β£4.95 Minimum investment:Β Β£1 Fund Fees: BestinvestΒ charge a

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