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Hargreaves Lansdown

4.4(2.200 reviews)

UK premium broker with comprehensive investment advice since 1981

FCA RegulatedSince 1981
88
Trust Score
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1 £
Min. Deposit
5
Instruments
FCA
Regulation
2
Platforms

Key Features

Stocks

Stocks trading available

ETFs

ETFs trading available

Funds

Funds trading available

Bonds

Bonds trading available

REITs

REITs trading available

HL App

Trading Platform

HL Web Platform

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • One of the most established brokers in UK since 1981
  • Excellent research and analysis tools
  • ISA, SIPP and junior accounts available
  • Comprehensive customer service
  • Wide fund selection

Disadvantages

  • Comparatively high trading fees
  • Mainly focused on UK market
  • No advanced trading tools like MT4

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About Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) is one of the oldest and most reputable brokers in the United Kingdom, founded in 1981 in Bristol. The company is listed in the FTSE 100 and regulated by the FCA. HL manages over £150 billion in client assets and serves more than 1.8 million customers. The offering includes stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, and REITs. Hargreaves Lansdown's unique selling point is the combination of comprehensive investment advice, excellent research, and a broad fund offering. HL provides detailed analyses, expert opinions, and the renowned Wealth Shortlist with fund recommendations. ISA, SIPP, and junior accounts enable tax-optimized investing for UK investors. Hargreaves Lansdown targets long-term investors who value thorough research tools, comprehensive customer service, and the security of an established, publicly listed broker. The higher trading fees are justified by the quality of service and research.

Hargreaves Lansdown FAQ

Why are Hargreaves Lansdown fees higher?
Hargreaves Lansdown justifies its higher fees through comprehensive research tools, the Wealth Shortlist with fund recommendations, excellent customer service, and the security of a FTSE 100 company. For long-term investors who value guidance, this can be worthwhile.
What is the HL Wealth Shortlist?
The Wealth Shortlist is a curated list of recommended funds selected by HL analysts. The experts analyze thousands of funds and select the best ones for various investment goals. This significantly simplifies fund selection for investors.
Does Hargreaves Lansdown offer ISA accounts?
Yes, HL offers various ISA types: Stocks & Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, Cash ISA, and Junior ISA. The Stocks & Shares ISA allows tax-free gains on stocks and funds up to the annual ISA limit.
Can I invest with HL from Germany?
Hargreaves Lansdown is primarily focused on the UK market and generally only accepts UK-resident customers. German investors have limited ability to open accounts.
How safe is Hargreaves Lansdown?
HL is one of the safest brokers in the UK: FCA-regulated, FTSE 100-listed, over 40 years of experience, and FSCS protection up to £85,000. Client funds are held separately from company assets.
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Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

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Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

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Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

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Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

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Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

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Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

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Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

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Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

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Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

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Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

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Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

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Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

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