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IG vs AJ Bell 2022

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November 17, 2022

Is IG better than AJ Bell? After scoring the best share dealing accounts across 46 different variables, IG is better than Interactive Brokers. IG stands out as a top U.K. broker, thanks largely to its excellent online trading platform. Strong functionality comes with industry-standard commission rates and fees, a huge variety of trading tools, and user-friendly mobile apps.

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Overall RatingIGAJ BellInteractive Brokers
Overall Rating5 Stars4 Stars4.5 Stars
Commissions & Fees4.5 Stars3.5 Stars4.5 Stars
Offering of Investments4.5 Stars4 Stars4.5 Stars
Mobile Trading4.5 Stars3.5 Stars4.5 Stars
Platforms & Tools4.5 Stars3 Stars4.5 Stars
Research4 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Ease of Use5 StarsN/A4 Stars
Education5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
ReviewIG ReviewInteractive Brokers Review
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InvestmentsIGAJ BellInteractive Brokers
ISAYesYesYes
SIPPYesYesYes
Share TradingYesYesYes
CFD TradingYesNoYes
FundsNoYesYes
ETFsYesYesYes
Bonds - CorporateNoYesYes
Bonds - Government (Gilts)NoYesYes
Investment TrustsYesYesYes
Spread BettingYesNoYes
Crypto TradingNoNoYes
Advisor ServicesNoNoNo
Trading FeesIGAJ BellInteractive Brokers
Minimum Deposit£0.0£0.0£0.0
Share Trading: 0-9 Deals/ Month£3 to £8£9.95£3
Share Trading: 10-19 Deals/ Month£3£4.95£3
Share Trading: 20+ Deals/ Month£3£4.95£3
5 trades per year (£30k portfolio)£30-£40£82.5£15
12 trades per year (£30k portfolio)£96£161.4£36
36 trades per year (£30k portfolio)£108£400.2£108
120 trades per year (£30k portfolio)£360£636£360
3 fund trades per year (£30k portfolio)£24£79.5£24.75
Annual Custody Fee: £0 - £250,000£96 (can reduce by trading)0.25% (max £3.50/ month for shares)0%
Annual Custody Fee: £250K-£500K£960.25% (max £3.50/ month) for shares; 0.10% for funds between £250,000 and £1m0%
Annual Custody Fee: £500,000 - £1m£960.25% (max £3.50/ month) for shares; 0.10% for funds between £250,000 and £1m0%
Annual Custody Fee: £1m and over£960.25% (max £3.50/ month) for shares; 0.10% for funds between £250,000 and £1m; 0.05% for funds between £1m and £2m;0%
Bonds - Corporate - FeeN/A£9.950.1% (for <10,000 EUR) 0.025% (for >10,000 EUR)
Bonds - Government (Gilts) - FeeN/A£9.950.1% (2 euro min)
ETFs - Fee£8£9.95£3
Investment Trusts - Fee£8£9.95£4.95
Telephone Dealing Fee£40-£50£29.9530 USD
Platforms & ToolsIGAJ BellInteractive Brokers
Web PlatformYesYesYes
iPhone AppYesYesYes
Android AppYesYesYes
Stock AlertsYesNoYes
Charting - Indicators / Studies331098
Charting - Drawing Tools19184
Charting - NotesYesNoYes
Charting - Display Corporate EventsYesYesYes
Charting - Stock OverlaysYesYesYes
Charting - Index OverlaysYesYesYes
ResearchIGAJ BellInteractive Brokers
Research - SharesYesYesYes
Research - CFDsYesNoYes
Research - FundsYesYesYes
Fund Research - Research ReportsNoYesNo
Research - ETFsYesYesYes
Research - BondsNoYesYes
Portfolio Allocation BreakdownNoYesYes
EducationIGAJ BellInteractive Brokers
Has Education - Share TradingYesYesYes
Has Education - FundsYesYesNo
Has Education - RetirementYesYesYes
Client WebinarsYesNoYes
Client Webinars (Archived)YesYesYes
Overall SummaryIGAJ BellInteractive Brokers
Overall Rating5 Stars4 Stars4.5 Stars
Commissions & Fees4.5 Stars3.5 Stars4.5 Stars
Offering of Investments4.5 Stars4 Stars4.5 Stars
Mobile Trading4.5 Stars3.5 Stars4.5 Stars
Platforms & Tools4.5 Stars3 Stars4.5 Stars
Research4 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Ease of Use5 StarsN/A4 Stars
Education5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
ReviewIG ReviewInteractive Brokers Review
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  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxInteractive Brokers
  • check_box_outline_blankcheck_boxInteractive Investor
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IG vs AJ Bell Comparison

For our 2022 Review, we assessed the best trading platforms in the UK for online share dealing. Let's compare IG vs AJ Bell.

Which broker is less expensive?

Alongside the cost per trade, most UK online brokers also charge a monthly, quarterly, or annual management fee, which varies based on the account type and balance. Based on our thorough review, Interactive Brokers offers better pricing than IG for share dealing.

Assuming a £30,000 portfolio size, here are the total annual costs for share dealing with both brokers, given different monthly activity scenarios.

5 trades per year - IG would cost £30-£40 per year, while AJ Bell would cost £82.5 per year.

12 trades per year - IG would cost £96 per year, while AJ Bell would cost £161.4 per year.

36 trades per year - IG would cost £108 per year, while AJ Bell would cost £400.2 per year.

120 trades per year - IG would cost £360 per year, while AJ Bell would cost £636 per year.

3 fund trades per year - IG would cost £24 per year, while AJ Bell would cost £79.5 per year.

Which broker offers a wider range of investment options?

IG offers investors access to ISA, SIPP, Share Trading, CFD Trading, ETFs, Investment Trusts and Spread Betting, while AJ Bell offers investors access to ISA, SIPP, Share Trading, Funds, ETFs, Bonds - Corporate, Bonds - Government (Gilts) and Investment Trusts, neither have Crypto Trading and Advisor Services. Investing encompasses a wide variety of asset classes, so finding a broker that offers every investment type you are interested in is important.

Which broker offers better research?

Our testing concluded that Interactive Brokers is better for research than IG. Interactive Brokers offers more research options, including research reports, articles, and analyst ratings.

Which trading platform is better?

To compare the trading platforms of both IG and AJ Bell, we tested each broker's website, trading platform, trading tools and stock trading app. All features compared, Interactive Brokers offers a better share dealing platform and Interactive Brokers offers a better stock app for mobile trading.

Overall winner: IG

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