Important information: investments can go down as well as up in value, so
you could get back less than you put in. The information on this page isn't personal advice - please seek advice if
you're not sure which investments are right for you.
Invest in shares today - thank yourself later
Kickstart your portfolio with a flexible account that allows you to buy, sell and hold all your investments in one place. You can open an account online in minutes, then manage your investments 24/7 via our website or award-winning app. If you’d prefer to speak to a person, a UK-based helpdesk is on hand.
You can buy and sell shares at £11.95 per deal online, reducing to just £5.95 if you deal regularly. See more about our charges.
Why invest with Hargreaves Lansdown?
- Choice - thousands of funds, shares and more all at your fingertips
- Expertise - investment ideas from our analysts
- Support on hand - expert UK-based helpdesk
- Instant access on the go - via our mobile app
- Flexibility - invest from £25 per month, or a £100 one-off deposit
Buy shares today - three simple steps
1
Open your account
Once you have read our Terms & Conditions and Key Features you can open your account online in just a few minutes. Add money with a debit card or by setting up a monthly direct debit.
2
Choose your shares
Search for and select the shares you'd like to invest in. Or check out our expert share research for ideas to consider.
3
Trade anytime, anywhere
Log in to your account online or via the app to buy and sell shares.
Powerful tools to make more of your shares
- Live UK share prices - free access for all HL clients
- Price improvement service - get the best price when buying and selling shares
- Interactive share charts - spot trends and opportunities
- Stop-loss and limit orders - help manage your risk
- Watchlists - keep an eye on investments before buying
Online share dealing costs
| Deals in the previous month | Charge |
|---|---|
| 0-9 deals | £11.95 |
| 10-19 deals | £8.95 |
| 20+ deals | £5.95 |
| Regular savings | £1.50 |
The online share dealing charge is determined by the number of deals you placed in the previous calendar month. We count deals placed across all accounts held under the same client number. The above covers shares, exchange traded funds and investment trusts, there is no dealing charge on fund dealing.
Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Accounts benefit from a number of features designed to help our clients re-invest and save money.
- Free to hold shares in the Fund and Share Account
- No inactivity charges
- Invest in shares by monthly direct debit for free
- No charge for reinvesting dividends
Overseas share dealing can incur additional charges.
What our clients say
Simple to use. Helpful information about different types of investment, easy to understand even if you don't know anything about investingMiss Jacobs, Isle of Wight
Please remember the value of investments, and any income from them, can fall as well as rise so you could get back less than you invest. If you're not sure investing is right for you, please ask for advice.