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Exchange Traded
Funds (ETFs)

ETFs can offer diversification and cost-effective investing.

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ETFs can offer diversification and cost-effective investing.

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Important information - Our website does not give personal advice. Ultimately all investments and the income they produce can fall as well as rise in value so you could get back less than you invest. If you’re unsure where to invest, ask for financial advice.

Why ETFs?

Easy to invest

Easy to understand and trade with diversification benefits.

Access global markets

Invest in a variety of indexes and sectors with over 1,900 available with HL.

Low cost

Generally low charges can help ETFs track underlying indexes closely.

What is an ETF?

An Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is a basket of investments usually made up of shares and/or bonds. They are traded on a stock exchange and most ETFs track the performance of an index. They provide access to a basket of investments for usually a much lower cost than purchasing the individual investments yourself.

There are many aspects of an ETF that can make them an attractive proposition for investors. They are a good diversifier, easily accessible and cost effective. ETFs have risen in popularity so that now nearly 2,000 ETFs are available through HL.

ETFs are part of the family of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). Other ETPs give investors access to more types of investments. These include Exchange Traded Commodities/Currencies (ETCs) which follow the price of things such as metals, oils, agricultural products or currencies. There’s also Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs).

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Which accounts can you invest in ETFs with?

Some Exchange Traded Products are complex and considered higher risk. For these more complex ETFs you may need to complete a form before dealing to prove you’re a knowledgeable investor once you’ve opened an account.

Fund and Share Account

  • Free to hold ETFs
  • Minimum £1 to open
  • No investment limits. Tax charges could apply

Learn more about Fund and Share Account

Open a Fund and Share Account

Stocks and Shares ISA

  • Invest free from UK income and capital gains tax
  • £100 to open. 0.45% annual charge (max £45)
  • Invest up to £20,000 this tax year*

Learn more about Stocks and Shares ISA

Open an ISA

Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)

  • Get 20-47% tax relief on what you put in
  • £100 to open. 0.45% annual charge (max £200)
  • Invest up to £60,000 this tax year*

Learn more about HL SIPP

Open a SIPP

*Tax rules for ISA and SIPP can change and their benefits depend on your circumstances.

What are the charges?

Online dealing charges vary depending on how often you trade. This ranges from £11.95 for 0 to 9 deals per month, to £5.95 for 20 or more deals per month.

Charges differ for phone and postal deals, and there may be other charges, such as added spread depending on your dealing choices.

ETFs will also have their own charges. Please see the ETF's key investor information document for details.

Learn more about ETF charges

Between £5.95 - £11.95 per deal online
When you set up regular direct debits of £25 per month or more, we'll remove the dealing charge on that investment. It's regular investing at a lower cost.

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Most popular ETPs held by HL clients

Some Exchange Traded Products are complex and considered higher risk. For these more complex ETPs you will need to complete a form before dealing to prove you’re a knowledgeable investor.

Name
Vanguard Funds Plc S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD(GBP)
Vanguard Funds Plc S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD ACC (GBP)
iShares plc Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (Dist)
iShares Physical Metals plc Physical Gold ETC
Invesco Markets III PLC EQQQ NASDAQ 100 UCITS ETF
iShares II plc Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF (Dist)
Vanguard Funds Plc FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating
Vanguard Funds Plc FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (USD) Distributing - GBP
WisdomTree Physical Gold (GBP)
Vanguard Funds Plc FTSE 100 UCITS ETF GBP

Based on HL client holdings, updated hourly Mon-Fri.

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Which accounts can you invest in ETFs with?

Fund and Share Account

  • Free to hold ETFs
  • Minimum £1 to open
  • No investment limits. Tax charges could apply

Learn more about Fund and Share Account

Open a Fund and Share Account

Stocks and Shares ISA

  • Invest free from UK income and capital gains tax
  • £100 to open. 0.45% annual charge (max £45)
  • Invest up to £20,000 this tax year*

Learn more about Stocks and Shares ISA

Open an ISA

Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)

  • Get 20-47% tax relief on what you put in
  • £100 to open. 0.45% annual charge (max £200)
  • Invest up to £60,000 this tax year*

Learn more about HL SIPP

Open a SIPP

*Tax rules for ISA and SIPP can change and their benefits depend on your circumstances.

What are the charges?

Online dealing charges vary depending on how often you trade. This ranges from £11.95 for 0 to 9 deals per month, to £5.95 for 20 or more deals per month.

Charges differ for phone and postal deals, and there may be other charges, such as added spread depending on your dealing choices.

ETFs will also have their own charges. Please see the ETF's key investor information document for details.

Learn more about ETF charges

Between £5.95 - £11.95 per deal online
When you set up regular direct debits of £25 per month or more, we'll remove the dealing charge on that investment. It's regular investing at a lower cost.
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