Data may tell us that global stocks return about 8 per cent a year on average, but there are no guarantees. In fact, from stock market movements to the comings and goings of fund managers there are few things that you can rely on when it comes to investing. One thing you can control are the fees you pay. How much you hand over to an investment platform, pay a fund manager or rack up by trading shares will make a difference to your overall return.
It makes sense to keep your costs as low as possible. Here’s how to find the cheapest and best options.
These are companies through which you can open a stocks and shares Isa or self-invested personal pension (Sipp), online