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Things to watch for in choosing a stock broker


Dealing costs The actual cost of placing an individual buy/sell order. There is stamp duty also at the prevailing rate but only on buys. Allways check that cheap dealing offers dont have high admin charges.


Admin charges Normally charged quarterly. When calculating real cost look at number of deals likely per year and then add in this admin cost.


Transfer costs Check costs to transfer in and out shares, share certificates and other charges must also be considered when evaluating costs.

Some brokers will offer to pay, up to a limit of say £100 to £200 these transfer costs and so it is worth checking on the websites or asking the question at customer services.


Online or telephone dealing Nearly all brokers now offer some form of Online dealing with telephone as optional back-up. Some Online systems have some human interface and others are 100% automated.


Holding share certificates Outside of accounts avoids admin charges. Ok if you are likely to be a long term share holder (years not months).


Broker support How much info can the broker offer you? Will he offer advice and recommendations or is his service completely without support.


Broker speciality Information Some will offer Real-time share prices, trades information, news and feedback direct from the trading floor, live market data.