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Share dealing

Buy and sell shares with the UK's No1 broker

Important information - 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 are unsure of the suitability of your investment please seek financial advice. Before dealing, please read our Order Handling Policy.

Your portfolio. Your way

You have the freedom to choose the investments that suit you:

  • UK and international shares
  • Investment trusts
  • Exchange-Traded Funds
  • Bonds
  • IPOs

An overview on how to buy shares through the HL website.

Make the most of opportunities

You can buy and sell shares in minutes online, or on the HL app. Our price improvement service helps you get the best price for your shares. And you can keep track of your portfolio 24/7. Wherever you are.

Maximum charge £11.95 per UK share deal online

HL share dealing charges

Dealing charges depend on how many trades you make each month. There’s no charge for inactivity, and it’s free to hold shares in an HL Fund and Share Account.

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Maximum charge £11.95 per UK share deal online
The HL Mobile App

The market at your fingertips

Buying your first share, building a portfolio or actively trading? Get everything you need to deal, research and manage your shares. All in one secure place.

Start dealing in minutes

You can buy and sell shares in any HL account, and get started in minutes. Once you have an account, dealing is easy. Log in, choose your shares, get a live price, and trade. That’s it. We’ll confirm the price and charges and your shares will be held in your account.

Fund and Share Account

No charge to hold shares in our straightforward dealing account.

Open a Fund and Share account

More on the HL Fund and Share account

Stocks and Shares ISA

No UK tax and low annual charges. Shelter up to £20,000 each year.

Open a Stocks and Shares ISA

More on the HL Stocks and Shares ISA

Powerful tools to help you make more of your shares

Why choose HL for share dealing?

  • More shares dealt through HL for investors than any other UK broker
  • Trusted by over 1.6 million investors
  • Help people manage £135.5bn of investments
  • Award-winning service
Everything goes like clockwork, everyone is very helpful, and it is a very comprehensive service

MR BAILEY, London

Ease of use and comprehensive information on website - particularly live share prices

MR PRITCHFORD, Bedfordshire

The information available on the site. Everything you need to make an informed decision is there

MISS WOOLVINE, Merseyside

Good customer service and the ability to talk to someone.

MR BUCKLEY, Derby

Awards

SHARE DEALING CATEGORY
Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards 2023


BEST ONLINE STOCKBROKER
The Personal Finance Awards 2022/2023


BEST ONLINE STOCKBROKER
ADVFN Financial Awards 2022

See all our awards

Help and support

If you have any questions about share dealing, you can speak to one of our client support experts by calling 0117 900 9000.

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