TD Waterhouse
TD Waterhouse offer an online and
telephone trading service that lets you trade quickly and simply in UK and
international stocks and shares. TD Waterhouse is one of the world's largest
brokers and has more than 3.3 million customer accounts worldwide.
Thousands of UK traders benefit from TD Waterhouse's hassle free share dealing
service. Here are just a few of the features and benefits you will receive if
you signup for a TD Waterhouse Trading or Trading Plus account:
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Trade online commission free for a month
(offer valid until beginning of November).
* Trade in UK and international shares.
* Place orders to buy or sell at a specified price or time period.
* Take advantage or your own Personal Trading Level and Extended Settlement, so
you can trade even if you don't have cash in your account.
* Earn 5.61% AER on any uninvested funds you hold with TD Waterhouse.
* Trade on 16 international exchanges - at no extra cost.
* Live, streaming market data that's integrated with your account - so you can
react faster.
* Setup fantasy portfolios to see what gains and losses you could have made.
* Advanced trading options, including Contracts for Difference and Financial
Spread Betting.
Shares can be bought and sold by post, telephone or online. Most people, however, now trade shares on the internet because it is the cheapest way of dealing. The other major advantages are speed and convenience. The other big plus is that online brokers often have charts, information and educational tools. Types of account Brokers offer three types of service: • An execution-only service is for investors who know which shares they want to buy. As no advice is given, this service is usually cheapest. • An advisory service gives recommendations on which shares you should buy or sell. Private client stockbrokers usually offer this service. • A discretionary service takes over complete control of your portfolio. The stockbroker has the authority to buy and sell shares for you within agreed guidelines. This service is usually for wealthier investors, typically with at least £50,000, and is more expensive than the other options. Dealing via the internet Online dealing is execution only. The majority of brokers will hold your certificates in a nominee account on your behalf. All documentation goes directly to the broker and is only forwarded on to you if some action needs to be taken. When dividends are received or shares sold, the proceeds are automatically paid into your trading account or nominee bank account. Most online brokers charge an annual administration fee to handle the paperwork associated with your account, but some offer the service for free. Share certificates Very few online brokers offer clients the facility to hold certificates in their own name. The main advantage of holding your own certificates is that you don't have to sell the shares via the broker you bought them through (although it is also easy to shift your nominee account to a new broker). Your name appears on the company register which means that dividends are sent directly to you in the form of a cheque or nominated to a bank account of your choice. Any documentation such as takeover announcements, restructuring proposals and the 'report and accounts' are sent directly to you and you can benefit from any shareholder perks. The disadvantage is that settlement usually takes longer. Certificate dealing is also far more expensive a a declining number of brokers offer the service. Questions to ask You should ask about the type of service. Some allow you to place a price limit at which to buy or sell a stock. 'Limit orders' are useful if you think a stock is going to rise or fall to a certain level during the course of a day, or if the stock market is moving rapidly. Some brokers charge for the service. Others allow orders 'out of hours'. Your request will be placed as soon as the stock market opens. You should also ask about the amount of interest paid on cash held in nominee accounts - you might have money sitting there between deals. If you want to deal in foreign shares, you should also check this is an option. Not all brokers allow it. Cheaper share dealing 'Batch dealing' is a service that may interest smaller investors. Your buy or sell order is lumped together with others on the day you request, drastically slashing the cost. The service is cheap but it means you won't know the exact buying or selling price until the deal is done. Always compare prices across the board. So ask how much it is for a basic trade, for a frequent-trader service (if you expect to trade every day) and for other extras, such as the cost of a tax-free self-select ISA wrapper. Basic trading begins at less than £6, although investors should be wary of offers that are suspiciously low - the price may rise in the future or the costs may be hidden elsewhere. Ask whether your broker charges for moving accounts to different firms or if you need your money in a hurry. Finally, remember the additional cost of 0.5% stamp duty on buying shares.
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