Investor information
There are a number of ways in which you can buy and hold shares in this investment trust.
Online dealing
There are a number of online dealing platforms for private investors that offer share dealing, ISAs and other means to invest in the company. Real-time execution-only stockbroking services allow you to trade online, manage your portfolio and buy UK listed shares. These sites do not give advice. Some comparison websites also look at dealing rates and terms, for example
www.money.co.uk/share-dealing/execution-only-share-dealing
Which? has a helpful explanation as to how execution only brokers work.
Online providers include:
- AJ Bell You Invest
- Alliance Trust Savings
- Barclays Stockbrokers
- Charles Stanley Direct
- Halifax Share Dealing
- Hargreave Hale
- Hargreaves Lansdown
- Idealing
- Interactive Investor
- Selftrade
- Stocktrade
- TD Direct
- The Share Centre
Discretionary private client stockbrokers
If you have a large sum to invest, you may wish to contact a discretionary private client stockbroker. They can manage your entire portfolio of shares and will advise you on your investments. To find a private client stockbroker visit the Personal Investment Management & Financial Advise Association (PIMFA) at www.pimfa.co.uk
Independent financial advisers
To find an adviser who recommends on investment trusts, visit www.unbiased.co.uk
Regulation of stockbrokers
Before approaching a stockbroker, always check that they are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority:
Tel: 0800 111 6768
www.fca.org.uk/firms/systems-reporting/register/
Email: register@fca.org.uk