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
A step by step guide to buying shares within your HL account.
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.
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.
Stocks and Shares ISA
No UK tax and low annual charges. Shelter up to £20,000 each year.
Powerful tools to help you make more of your shares
Turn on live share prices to stay up to date.
Use detailed factsheets and interactive share charts to help spot opportunities and trends.
Discover new investment ideas with expert insight and share research.
Set stop loss and limit orders to easily manage your trades.
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
Price improvement saving £16 per share trade on average
Help and support
If you have any questions about share dealing, call our helpdesk or send us a message.