Buying shares and other investments

Whether you are looking to buy shares once or twice a year or a couple of times a day we have a share dealing account to suit your needs.  We have a range of services available to suit beginners to the stock market or the more experienced trader.

What are you interested in trading in?

The table below provides a guide of what shares and investments you can buy or what you can invest in depending on the account that you open. Our product selector tool may help you with your choice.

  Share Dealing Account Self-Select Funds ISA Self-Select Stocks & Shares
ISA
 
Self Invested Personal Pension
FTSE 100, 250 and FTSE All-Share                       
Investment trusts                      
(ETFs)*                      
AIM Stocks*                    
International trading                       
Funds                         
Gilts                      
Corporate Bonds                         
UK  preference shares                      
UK listed Warrants                    

What account would you like to buy your investments in?

Our accounts all have different benefits which may be suitable for you, find out which account would fit your share buying needs...

Buying stocks and shares once you have opened an account

You will be able to access our secure, online section where you can begin to buy stocks and shares.  As a Halifax Share Dealing customer you will also have access to our Market Research Centre which includes a variety of research centres, news and analysis tools so that you can buy shares with confidence.

Halifax Share Dealing Products

Share Dealing Account  - the easy and efficient way to buy and sell shares

Self-Select Stocks & Shares ISA  - invest in various shares as well as funds and other investments in one tax-efficient account

SIPP  - invest in shares for your retirement with a Self-Invested Personal Pension

Next Steps

Apply now for an account with Halifax Share Dealing

Transfer your investments held with another broker to us

Research your chosen share or fund performance here!

Advanced Dealing (TradePlan) - Once you are signed in, set the amount you want to buy shares at and let us do the rest 

Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe and receive the latest trading news to your email

Free Trading Tutorials & Company Reports  - A good place to start for an introduction to buying shares and finding out more about your chosen companies.

Halifax Share Dealing Limited.  Registered in England No. 3195646.  Registered Office: Trinity Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2RG.  Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HS.  A Member of the London Stock Exchange and an HM Revenue & Customs Approved ISA Manager.

Please remember the value of your investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount you invest. If you are in any doubt about buying and selling shares we recommend you seek advice from an Independent Financial Advisor.

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