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1,121 Good Money Guide users have given this provider a review rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on their genuine experience.
Excellent51%
Very good33%
Average10%
Poor4%
Terrible2%

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Customer Reviews

5/5

18th February 2022

Pros:

Does what I want

Cons:

Easier download of multiple documents

GMG Awards Voter: [13342043146]

5/5

18th February 2022

Pros:

simple and quick to operate

Cons:

not a great deal

GMG Awards Voter: [13341997422]

4/5

18th February 2022

Pros:

Extremely good value with a wide range of investment options.

Cons:

They are fine for my purposes.

GMG Awards Voter: [13341806872]

4/5

18th February 2022

Pros:

Ease in finding what you look for

Cons:

Reduce fees

GMG Awards Voter: [13341372734]

5/5

18th February 2022

Pros:

Not noticed anything with II

Cons:

Reduce fees

GMG Awards Voter: [13341121329]

5/5

18th February 2022
GMG Awards Voter: [13340993978]

5/5

18th February 2022

Pros:

cost matched with support

Cons:

nothing at the moment

GMG Awards Voter: [13340926603]

5/5

18th February 2022

Pros:

great info, articles, advice and videos

Cons:

improve flexibility of portfolio reporting functionality

GMG Awards Voter: [13340917186]

4/5

18th February 2022

Pros:

rapid dealing

GMG Awards Voter: [13340887838]

5/5

18th February 2022
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5/5

18th February 2022

Pros:

Fixed fees per month

Cons:

Seems to be fine for me

GMG Awards Voter: [13340760523]

1/5

18th February 2022
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5/5

18th February 2022

Pros:

clear information about fees

Cons:

international monthly payments as appose to just uk

GMG Awards Voter: [13339966695]

5/5

17th February 2022

Pros:

Portfolio analytics

Cons:

Nothing

GMG Awards Voter: [13339630969]

5/5

17th February 2022

Pros:

cost and ease of trading

Cons:

more professional research

GMG Awards Voter: [13338662421]

5/5

17th February 2022

Pros:

good value with interesting daily comments

Cons:

not expert to know

GMG Awards Voter: [13338501874]

5/5

17th February 2022

Pros:

Their user friendly website.

Cons:

Reduce their £9.99 monthly fee.

GMG Awards Voter: [13338345056]

5/5

17th February 2022

Pros:

Low costs and provision of one free trade a month

GMG Awards Voter: [13337852827]

5/5

17th February 2022

Pros:

Lowest cost

Cons:

Take down online for maintenance less often

GMG Awards Voter: [13337755966]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

Can invest on many more exchanges online

Cons:

Allow more exchanges to be on online

GMG Awards Voter: [13336626517]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

good value

Cons:

better customer support

GMG Awards Voter: [13336265027]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

Value for money & customer service

Cons:

Reduce FX transfer fees

GMG Awards Voter: [13336210504]

4/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

Ease of access to information

Cons:

Make access to share information

GMG Awards Voter: [13336062177]

4/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

Flat fee forSIPPs

Cons:

More sample portfolios

GMG Awards Voter: [13335860864]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

Fixed fees

Cons:

Better portfolio information for IT s and Funds

GMG Awards Voter: [13335606421]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

No thought

Cons:

Improve in customer wellbeing

GMG Awards Voter: [13335185959]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

Ease of use,customer support, great pricing

GMG Awards Voter: [13335153882]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

Wide choice of markets

Cons:

Put FX rate on contract note

GMG Awards Voter: [13335130381]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

Good value and lots of research tools and information.

Cons:

Show the daily performance of entire account.

GMG Awards Voter: [13334968772]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

easy of trading and info

Cons:

lower charges ,more info on shares

GMG Awards Voter: [13334925232]

4/5

16th February 2022

Cons:

share dealing price could be reduced to £6

GMG Awards Voter: [13334823809]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

Inexpensive

Cons:

Faster customer service

GMG Awards Voter: [13334811562]

5/5

16th February 2022

Pros:

Speedy execution

Cons:

Problem resolution

GMG Awards Voter: [13334649604]

4/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

Quick any easy to use

Cons:

Lower monthly fees or give more free trades for frequent traders

GMG Awards Voter: [13332892674]

5/5

15th February 2022
GMG Awards Voter: [13332822033]

5/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

clarity of sipp and isa accounts

Cons:

telephone advice

GMG Awards Voter: [13332822294]

5/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

Good for US investments

Cons:

Hard to say, as they do everything well

GMG Awards Voter: [13332708533]

5/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

Fees and simple to transact

Cons:

Clearer fx transactions to settle non base currency trades

GMG Awards Voter: [13332664385]

5/5

15th February 2022
GMG Awards Voter: [13332318363]

5/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

Information,Experts advices,Analytical news of share Market

Cons:

Reduce their charges,Open arms help for family joint account

GMG Awards Voter: [13332297976]

5/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

Easy to use

Cons:

Be less clunky to use

GMG Awards Voter: [13332145531]

5/5

15th February 2022

Cons:

lower costs

GMG Awards Voter: [13331994393]

5/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

clear trading tools available, information on markets & Lower fees on US trade

Cons:

EPS, DPS & Providing a ready dividend calendar as share centre used to provide

GMG Awards Voter: [13331990581]

5/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

Ease of use / Ease of access

GMG Awards Voter: [13331899425]

4/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

ease of use

Cons:

the figures at the close of UK markets are often temporarily wrong

GMG Awards Voter: [13331890494]

5/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

Instant access to view buy and sell shares

Cons:

monthly fees could be lower

GMG Awards Voter: [13331792674]

5/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

Cost effective

Cons:

No suggestion

GMG Awards Voter: [13331742966]

5/5

15th February 2022

Pros:

Price

Cons:

nothing

GMG Awards Voter: [13331666412]

5/5

15th February 2022
GMG Awards Voter: [13331524687]

4/5

14th February 2022
GMG Awards Voter: [13330307045]

5/5

14th February 2022

Pros:

Low fixed monthly charge and credits for dealing commission charges

Cons:

cannot think of anything

GMG Awards Voter: [13329733816]

5/5

14th February 2022

Pros:

Ease of obtaining information and dealing

Cons:

Retain my cookie preferences – they ask me for them several times a week – I require only essential cookies and no optional ones on any site.

GMG Awards Voter: [13329050253]

5/5

14th February 2022

Pros:

Range of facilities and options

Cons:

Make it easier to find something

GMG Awards Voter: [13328962694]

5/5

14th February 2022

Pros:

Easy access to documents and transactions. Comprehensive research.

Cons:

No thoughta

GMG Awards Voter: [13328845559]

5/5

14th February 2022

Pros:

ease of use and updating of information and news.

Cons:

happy at present

GMG Awards Voter: [13328763981]

5/5

14th February 2022

Pros:

low cost, reliable

Cons:

telephone support easier to contact

GMG Awards Voter: [13328628629]

5/5

13th February 2022

Pros:

Flat fees include trades

Cons:

More share information for investment trusts

GMG Awards Voter: [13327946277]

5/5

13th February 2022

Pros:

Stock and share Isa

Cons:

isipp

GMG Awards Voter: [13327862282]

3/5

13th February 2022

Pros:

N/A

Cons:

Have the same quick settlement terms as the platform they bought (my original platform)

GMG Awards Voter: [13327846358]

5/5

13th February 2022

Pros:

Ease of use

GMG Awards Voter: [13327606173]

5/5

13th February 2022

Pros:

Very easy to use

Cons:

Graph of the investment rather than just numbers

GMG Awards Voter: [13327548584]

3/5

13th February 2022
GMG Awards Voter: [13327238108]

4/5

12th February 2022
GMG Awards Voter: [13326902061]

5/5

12th February 2022

Pros:

Flat fees and no additional SIPP drawdown fees.

Cons:

Wider range of market data and economic news on the homepage.

GMG Awards Voter: [13326615012]

5/5

11th February 2022

Pros:

Low monthly fee

Cons:

better analysis/research tools or return to 2010 standard

GMG Awards Voter: [13325069919]

4/5

11th February 2022

Pros:

easy to use

Cons:

more company information

GMG Awards Voter: [13324871685]

5/5

11th February 2022

Pros:

Ability to hold US $ rather than be hit with exchange fees each trade

Cons:

Add an ability to segregate an account into different portfolios – eg long med & short term

GMG Awards Voter: [13324669542]

4/5

11th February 2022
GMG Awards Voter: [13324540790]

5/5

11th February 2022

Cons:

Maybe information and knowledge sharing

GMG Awards Voter: [13324365550]

5/5

11th February 2022

Pros:

Fixed low cost fees

Cons:

website could be easier to navigate

GMG Awards Voter: [13324284310]

5/5

11th February 2022

Pros:

It’s all under my control, with flat fees for trading. Ideal for a long-term investor.

Cons:

They are doing almost everything right, in my humble opinion. I struggle to find any fault with the service that’s provided.

GMG Awards Voter: [13324196928]

5/5

11th February 2022

Pros:

easy to follow

Cons:

make investment in gilts online

GMG Awards Voter: [13323772051]

5/5

10th February 2022

Pros:

Prompt and helpful responses to queries

Cons:

N/a

GMG Awards Voter: [13322061213]

5/5

10th February 2022

Pros:

Ease of use

Cons:

Nothing

GMG Awards Voter: [13321480618]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Web Site

Cons:

Nothing

GMG Awards Voter: [13320058516]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

convenience

Cons:

no thoughts

GMG Awards Voter: [13319648768]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Cost effective & efficient

Cons:

Using the website could be more intutive

GMG Awards Voter: [13319414734]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Excellent plaftform

Cons:

Make their FX rates more reasonable – it discorages intl trading

GMG Awards Voter: [13319301775]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Very efficient

GMG Awards Voter: [13319175154]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

clear and easy to navigate website, excellent information about state of market

Cons:

I am perfectly happy with how it is

GMG Awards Voter: [13319056131]

4/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

cheap

Cons:

better customer support

GMG Awards Voter: [13319033148]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Low transaction fee

Cons:

GMG Awards Voter: [13318783004]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Easy to use

Cons:

NOTHING

GMG Awards Voter: [13318304551]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Ease in finding all.info l need

Cons:

Make proceeds of sales available immediately to reinvest

GMG Awards Voter: [13318265044]

1/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Access to a large selection of funds and shares.

GMG Awards Voter: [13318262742]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

SERVICE FEES ARE MODERATE

Cons:

PRICING ON THE SPREAD

GMG Awards Voter: [13318155789]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Good Value

GMG Awards Voter: [13318130513]

4/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Choice

Cons:

Reduce fees

GMG Awards Voter: [13317987118]

5/5

9th February 2022

Pros:

Simple and low fee structure

Cons:

Better website and an app

GMG Awards Voter: [13317855129]

5/5

8th February 2022

Pros:

Lots of news and statistics which helps one choose an investment

Cons:

They are good already, never had a problem.

GMG Awards Voter: [13317105086]

4/5

8th February 2022

Pros:

transparency of fees

GMG Awards Voter: [13316650078]

5/5

8th February 2022

Pros:

low cost

Cons:

change colour scheme

GMG Awards Voter: [13316501947]

2/5

8th February 2022

Pros:

Nothing

GMG Awards Voter: [13316368917]

5/5

8th February 2022

Pros:

low dealing charge

Cons:

n/a

GMG Awards Voter: [13316323447]

2/5

8th February 2022

Cons:

stop attempting to sell me products/ services

GMG Awards Voter: [13316283511]

1/5

8th February 2022

Pros:

access to foreign markets

Cons:

get the right numbers in support donot tell half truths

GMG Awards Voter: [13316034188]

5/5

8th February 2022

Pros:

Great range of funds and ITs, cheap SIPP fees

Cons:

Completing forms like W8 is painful

GMG Awards Voter: [13316013963]

5/5

8th February 2022

Pros:

Flat fees and ease of use.

Cons:

it suits me fine as it is a the moment.

GMG Awards Voter: [13315978171]

5/5

8th February 2022

Pros:

Low fees for high value portfolio

Cons:

Better platform

GMG Awards Voter: [13315944251]

5/5

8th February 2022
GMG Awards Voter: [13315866445]

interactive investor Expert Review

interactive investor offers fixed fee investing on a wide range of investments
Interactive Investor

Provider: Interactive Investor

Verdict: Interactive Investor’s fixed fee account structure make them one of the most cost effective ways for people with large portfolios to manage their investments, ISAs and pensions. ii are expecially good for high value portfolios and those wanting access to small cap stocks.

What does interactive investor do?

Interactive Investor or II as its known is one of the UK’s largest self-determined investor platforms. II can trace its roots back to 1995 and the startup floated on the London stock exchange back in the year 2000 before being bought by the Australian business Ample in 2002. Today,  Interactive Investor is a owned by abrdn with assets under administration of more than £50 billion and 400,000 customers to whom II offers share trading and investment services including, ISAs SIPPs and share dealing, alongside research and analysis. Including model portfolios, selected funds and thematic investments.

Interactive Investor differs from other investment platforms as it charges a fixed account fee, rather than a percentage of the funds you have on account. Which, over time, could save you thousands in costs.

As a low-cost provider ii competes directly with the likes of Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell offering general investment accounts, ISAs and pensions.

Pricing: Brilliant for medium and large investors, expensive for small accounts.
Market Access: You’ll be hard-pressed to find something you can’t invest in.
Platform & Apps: Very good, excellent data and usability.
Customer Service: They are massive and mostly online, but you can call them directly, generally good.
Research & Analysis: Loads, daily and weekly updates across all the asset classes they cover, with lots of analysts and opinions. No advice service though.

Does interactive investor pay interest on cash?

Yes, but only 2% for under £10k and you need at least £100k in your account to get their best rate of 3.25%. There are other brokers that offer better rates on uninvested cash, though.

interactive investor versus Interactive Brokers

interactive broker and interactive investor may sound similar but cater to different investor profiles and operate under different jurisdictions and cater for different types of investors.

interactive brokers is a US‑based global brokerage offering a wide spectrum of asset classes and advanced trading tools, often targeting active traders and professionals. interactive investor, by contrast, is a UK‑focused subscription‑based platform offering a fixed‑fee structure suited to medium‑to‑long‑term investors primarily in equities, funds, bonds, Gilts, ISAs, and SIPPs.

interactive investor employs simpler platforms with relatively basic charting tools, while interactive brokers features a more complex interface and lower per-trade costs but with more variable fees. interactive investor is better for large longer term investment accounts because of its simplicity, flat monthly fee and broad UK offerings, whereas Interactive Brokers suits users seeking global market access and sophisticated execution tools.

Can you buy Gilts on interactive investor?

Yes, ii supports investment in government bonds, including UK Gilts, via its platform. This is confirmed on the site, which lists bonds and Gilts as available investments .

Pros

  • Fixed account fees
  • Easy to use
  • Good research

Cons

  • No Lifetime ISA
  • Expensive for very small accounts
  • No derivatives for hedging
  • Pricing
    (5)
  • Market Access
    (5)
  • Online Platform
    (5)
  • Customer Service
    (5)
  • Research & Analysis
    (5)
Overall
5

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