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Why not consider our share dealing service and get ready to invest today?
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 £6.95 per deal online, reducing to just £3.95 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
| Share trades | Charge per trade |
|---|---|
| Monthly regular investing (Direct Debit) | No charge |
| 0 - 19 trades last month | £6.95 |
| 20+ trades last month | £3.95 |
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 the HL accounts held under the same client number. The above covers shares, exchange traded funds and investment trusts.
Extra charges apply for buying overseas shares and some equities may be affected by government taxes or levies.
Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Accounts benefit from a number of features designed to help our clients re-invest and save money.
No investment limits
No inactivity charges
No charge for reinvesting dividends
Invest in shares by monthly direct debit for free
Overseas share dealing can incur additional charges.
What our clients say
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.