
Fidelity UK Review
Fidelity offers thousands of investments and also offers financial advice for those wanting direction. My view is that Fidelity is most suited to traditional investors who hold a range of accounts through the platform.
- January 31, 2025

Barclays Smart Investor Review
Barclays Smart Investor is an investment platform offered by Barclays Bank that offers a wide range of investments and accounts. Non-Barclays customers may find it complicated to open an account. Barclays is good value whether you are a beginner investor or have a large portfolio as its fees are, overall, very low.
- January 31, 2025

CMC Invest Review
While CMC Invest’s U.K. offering is still evolving, the history and reliability of parent CMC Markets has helped accelerate its offering and bring it closer to market leaders in offering U.K.-listed shares and U.S. equities, despite being a mobile-only app for the time being.
- January 29, 2025

Best Stock Trading Apps UK of 2025
The best UK mobile trading apps appeal to all levels of trading skill — beginner, active trader, and longer-term investor. Check out our top picks here.
- January 27, 2025

Best UK Trading Platforms for Beginners of 2025
We reviewed and compared over 20 of the top U.K. brokerage firms to create our list of the best U.K. investment platforms for beginner investors.
- January 27, 2025

Best Lifetime ISAs of 2025
Lifetime ISAs (LISA) can be a valuable savings tool for first-time home buyers and retirement planning. Explore our guide to discover the best LISA accounts offered by top UK brokers and maximize your tax-free savings.
- January 23, 2025

AJ Bell Review
AJ Bell is one of the U.K.'s largest DIY investment platforms, offering a broad range of instruments. Charges are on the high side for those with large portfolios in mutual funds.
- December 30, 2024

Trading 212 Review
Trading 212 is an investment platform that offers commission-free share dealing, making it a low-cost alternative to more traditional brokers. Investors looking for more diversification through mutual funds, another broker may be a better option.
- December 27, 2024

Best Junior SIPP Providers of 2025
In my guide to the best Junior SIPPs in the UK, I share pros and cons for each provider to help you determine if a Junior SIPP is the right choice for you.
- December 11, 2024

The Complete Guide to ISAs in the UK
Our complete guide to ISAs in the UK explains how individual savings accounts can save you from paying tax on income, dividends, or investment growth.
- December 11, 2024