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Pick your own investments

Investing in stocks and shares doesn't have to be difficult. We're here to help you find the account that best suits your goals.

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Start investing in 3 simple steps

1. Pick an account

1. Pick an account

Not sure where to begin? Our 5-step guide could help you start investing.

Choose from one of our three accounts and get ready to start investing.

Stocks & Shares ISA

Share Dealing Account

Self-Invested Personal Pension

2. Pick your investments

2. Pick your investments

Need to know which investment options are right for you? Take a look at our list of investment options and see which of these could help you reach your goals

We also offer research tools, shortlists of expertly picked funds and guides to help if you’re new to investing or want to brush up on the basics.

 

 

3. Keep investing

3. Keep investing

Did you know that regular investments can help reduce risk on your investment portfolio? 

Learn more helpful tips when you read our articles and research.

Please remember that the value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek financial advice. There will normally be a charge for that advice. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.

Our current offers

Get up to £1,000 cashback on your first 5 transfers of £5,000 or more (excluding SIPPs). Offer ends 31st January 2024. Account fees and offer terms apply. Capital at Risk.

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Pick your own investments

Stocks & Shares ISA

Stocks & Shares ISA

Ideal if you’re wanting to pick your own stocks and shares, funds and more.

 

  • Create a bespoke portfolio of shares, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), funds and more
  • Invest up to £20,000 in this tax year.
  • Any returns are free from UK tax.
Stocks & Shares ISA

Share Dealing Account

Share Dealing Account

A straightforward account to start trading with if you have already used your ISA allowance.

  • Create a bespoke portfolio of shares, ETFs, funds and more.
  • Invest as much as you like but returns are subject to tax.
  • Invest regularly with our commission-free scheduled investment service.
Share Dealing account

SIPP

SIPP

Self-Invested Personal Pension. Ideal if you’d like a flexible, tax-efficient retirement account that puts you in control.

  • Choose from a wide range of shares, ETFs, funds and more.
  • Receive tax relief on your contributions.
  • Any returns are free from UK tax.
SIPP

Grow your investment knowledge

Boost your skills

Boost your skills

Find useful hints, tips, and guides on how to make the most of investing – whether you're experienced or just getting started.

See our guides

Research

Research

Use our research tools to help you find out more about potential future investment decisions. You can also stay in the know with our articles and insights.

Start your search

Our top investment picks

Our top investment picks

With over 2,500 funds to choose from, our shortlist can help you find the one that’s right for you, making it easier to create your portfolio.

Our select list

Already a Share Dealing customer?

Already a Share Dealing customer?

Just sign in to apply. Click ‘Open new account’ on the right-hand navigation to get started.

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Need expert advice on investments?

Need expert advice on investments?

If you’re unsure which investments are right for you, then our partnership with Schroders Personal Wealth could help. 

Please note that eligibility criteria, fees and charges may apply.

Schroders Personal Wealth

Need a little more information? Our Investing quick guide (PDF, 1.8 MB) could help you.

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Investments with Halifax Share Dealing Limited are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. This limit is applied to the aggregated total of any stock or cash held across the following brands which we administer.

This is in addition to any other savings deposits you may hold across Lloyds Banking Group.

Halifax Share Dealing Limited. Registered in England and Wales no. 3195646. Registered Office: Trinity Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2RG. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under registration number 183332. A Member of the London Stock Exchange and an HM Revenue & Customs Approved ISA Manager.