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Charles Stanley Direct vs interactive investor

Compare Charles Stanley Direct and interactive investor side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

UK long-term investors and fund holders

Charles Stanley Direct is a UK investment platform launched in 2013, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, ISA…

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interactive investor

interactive investor

Flat-fee long-term investors

interactive investor is a UK flat-fee investment platform for shares, funds, ETFs, bonds, ISAs and SIPPs, wit…

Head-to-head comparison

Charles Stanley Direct vs interactive investor
Feature Charles Stanley Direct interactive investor
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee £10 per online trade; telephone dealing 1% (min £25, max £100) UK & US Shares (incl. ETFs & Investment trusts): £3.99 on Core and Plus; £2.99 on Premium
Regulators FCA FCA
Best for UK long-term investors and fund holders Flat-fee long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
Funds
Isa
Sipp
Investment Plans
Ready Made Portfolios
Business Account
Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

Pros

  • FCA regulated with FSCS protection
  • Wide range of accounts: ISA, SIPP, Junior ISA, GIA, business account
  • Access to 12,500+ UK and international investments
  • No inactivity fee
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • £50 trading credit every six months offsets dealing costs
  • In-house research and market commentary
  • Flexible ISA feature uncommon among competitors

Cons

  • No demo account
  • £10 per trade for shares, ETFs and investment trusts is among the highest of UK platforms
  • Annual platform fee minimum of £60 disadvantages smaller portfolios
  • Annual fee cap raised to £600 in 2024, increasing costs for mid-size portfolios
  • FX conversion charge of 1% on trades under £10,000
  • Bonds and gilts available by telephone only
  • No fractional shares
  • Basic mobile app lacks advanced charting and research tools
interactive investor

interactive investor

Pros

  • Flat monthly plans start at £5.99 instead of a percentage fee
  • Free regular investing across all plans
  • Next-day GBP and EUR withdrawals have no charge
  • Plus includes 1 free monthly trade; Premium includes 2
  • Premium makes fund trades and dividend reinvestments free
  • Trading Account can hold up to 9 currencies
  • Plus includes 5 free family accounts; Premium includes unlimited
  • Transfers in and out have no ii charge

Cons

  • Core portfolios are limited to £100,000 before Plus applies
  • Core FX conversion fee is 0.75%
  • Other international shares cost £9.99 on Core
  • Same-day GBP and EUR withdrawals cost £15
  • Telephone trades cost £49
  • Junior ISAs are unavailable on the Core plan
  • Premium costs £39.99 per month
  • Company Account applications must be posted
Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct is a UK investment platform launched in 2013, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, ISA, SIPP and Junior ISA accounts with in-house research.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

interactive investor

interactive investor

interactive investor is a UK flat-fee investment platform for shares, funds, ETFs, bonds, ISAs and SIPPs, with managed portfolios and multi-currency investing.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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