Hargreaves Lansdown Vantage ISA
Hargreaves Lansdown Vantage ISA
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Skyedriver

Original Poster:

23,556 posts

312 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Seems very good option according to their "blurb" anyone any real time experiences?
PM me if you's rather not post direct, please.
Thanks

K12beano

20,854 posts

305 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Have to admit I've been using their SIPP for about six years and ISA for two.

Cheap ish

Easy to use website

I really like their mobile App - again easy to use, quick to load.

Don't like their "Virtual Portfolio" - don't think it's well thought through.

Whenever I have had an issue (only twice admittedly) their customer service has been swift to respond. Both times I can think of the issue was beyond their control.

Pity I cannot trade in Gilts on-line (have to 'phone - and not that you're going to trade much in Gilts ATM!) and I don't think I can trade in US stocks on-App, but only through website. No great hardship though.


Otherwise, useful tools all around their website. There used to be a time when SPs weren't easy to find, but all the links seem to be there these days.

Overall, have to say it's a good self-service system.

Westyrs

550 posts

162 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Big thumbs up here too. Never had any issues and there site is very easy to use.

App is handy.

CRB14

1,494 posts

182 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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I have both the ISA and the non-ISA Vantage and find them very good. It's very easy to trade and any issues I can call their helpline who have always been very helpful.

Only minor gripe is the amount of mail blurb I get through the post but other than that everything is great.

Best of luck!!

J012E

93 posts

161 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2013
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I have recently opened a Vantage SIPP which was done pretty efficiently.

There charges seem to be relatively good, I'm sure there are others that could potentially be cheaper if you intend on trading a lot?

Hope all goes well

Skyedriver

Original Poster:

23,556 posts

312 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2013
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Thanks to all who replied
Also got a good report from a guy at work
No poor reports so taking the plunge....

DSLiverpool

16,532 posts

232 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2013
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Can you buy aim through this ISA?

CRB14

1,494 posts

182 months

Thursday 23rd May 2013
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DSLiverpool said:
Can you buy aim through this ISA?
I have Range Resources which are AIM listed in my ISA....so yes, certain companies can but not all. I'm unsure of the rules though.

Condi

20,467 posts

201 months

Friday 24th May 2013
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I took the plunge and have been really happy so far. As already mentioned, the app is good although Ive never tried to buy using it - just check prices.

vincevega

134 posts

162 months

Sunday 26th May 2013
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CRB14 said:
I have Range Resources which are AIM listed in my ISA....so yes, certain companies can but not all. I'm unsure of the rules though.
IIRC the key rule is the share must be listed on another approved stock exchange as well as AIM - dual listed is the term.

B17NNS

18,506 posts

277 months

Sunday 26th May 2013
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Westyrs said:
Big thumbs up here too. Never had any issues and there site is very easy to use.

App is handy.
Same.

DoubleSix

12,568 posts

206 months

Sunday 26th May 2013
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vincevega said:
CRB14 said:
I have Range Resources which are AIM listed in my ISA....so yes, certain companies can but not all. I'm unsure of the rules though.
IIRC the key rule is the share must be listed on another approved stock exchange as well as AIM - dual listed is the term.
Indeed. But the primary listing must be abroad. There are some other exceptions relating to type of business.

Gov are currently consulting and will likely remove restrictions in due course.

vincevega

134 posts

162 months

Tuesday 28th May 2013
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DoubleSix said:
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Gov are currently consulting and will likely remove restrictions in due course.
Yes, making the shares ISAble will bring an interesting new angle to 'investing' in AIM. It'll be interesting to see who does best out of it, us investors or HM Treasury.