Up-to-date guide to best value Stockbroker

Yorky

Having read many of the posts on this topic there doesn't seem to be a definitive answer.

Sharewatch, Selftrade, Etrade and NIB seem to have been mentioned frequently.

Can anyone provide an up-to-date guide on this? For Irish and foreign shares by the way.

Thanks and apologies if this is duplication.

Lexus1976

Yorky wrote: »

Having read many of the posts on this topic there doesn't seem to be a definitive answer.

Sharewatch, Selftrade, Etrade and NIB seem to have been mentioned frequently.

Can anyone provide an up-to-date guide on this? For Irish and foreign shares by the way.

Thanks and apologies if this is duplication.

I did this research a good few months ago! In my opinion the award for best service, value and tools offered by a online stockbroker goes to www.tdwaterhouse.ie

Smcgie

+1 just opened the account with TD. Very happy with it

heno55

ditto

Lexus1976

Did any of you's have an issue with your log in?

Smcgie

No but registration with Proof of address and ID were a torture. 3 times i sent it to the fools!

But now the account is open i can see the big fascination. nice platform

Lexus1976

Lexus1976 wrote: »

Did any of you's have an issue with your log in?

Grand, its now resolved.

iknorr

how long did it take u to open the account?

Smcgie

About 2weeks altogether iknorr

Bytheway

Just got an email to say that I have an account open with TD.
Took 3 goes to get it opened, slightly torturous procedure but I'm happy out that the procedure is completed
Let the trading begin

Have an account with ETRADE but I trade on the AIM and they don't support limits and stops. Etrade is cheaper but I can only buy in the FTSE.
My procedure took over 2 months...........................

ED 209

Can't believe it takes so long to get verified. Can they not just process your scanned ID and B/A statement. I think 7 working days is fair enough.

Goodluck2me

Do TD's allow Stop losses? And are they guaranteed?

DPablo

Finally got my TDW trading account up and running, had a few teething problems similar to above with paperwork and password, but found their phone helpdesk very helpfull.

What's the best way to send funds to the account.
I sent a BOI cheque to them to get started but it was returned stating they
were unable to process Euro cheques!
I have a laser card with Maestro on it, but their website says you can only use this if you live in the UK.
Do I have to go into the bank and fill in a bank transfer any time I want to
fund the TDW account?
TDW looks great but they don't make it easy for Irish investors:(

Bytheway

On their Irish website they give details of wiring money if you don't have a visa debit card.

How can I make a payment if I do not have a VISA card?

You can also make a payment by bank transfer. Please use the following details to set up a bank transfer:
Account: 11774510 Sort Code: 985010 IBAN: IE31ULSB98501011774510 IBAN BIC: ULSBIE2D Payment Reference: Please ensure that the reference includes your client Trading account number with us at the start of the reference, followed by your own name (e.g. Reference: "0123456 Smith, John").

I am just setting up a beneficiary on banking 365 right now so I can transfer online.

DPablo wrote: »

Finally got my TDW trading account up and running, had a few teething problems similar to above with paperwork and password, but found their phone helpdesk very helpfull.

What's the best way to send funds to the account.
I sent a BOI cheque to them to get started but it was returned stating they
were unable to process Euro cheques!
I have a laser card with Maestro on it, but their website says you can only use this if you live in the UK.
Do I have to go into the bank and fill in a bank transfer any time I want to
fund the TDW account?
TDW looks great but they don't make it easy for Irish investors:(