Provide an online, real-time trading and risk management platform for global money managers, professional traders, risk managers, and self-directed investors with a focus on listed futures and options.

Barclays Stockbrokers offer a range of accounts tailored to your needs, including flexible dealing charges and tax-efficient opportunities. £6.95 per online trade when you trade more than 11 times a month; otherwise it’s £12 . Access to valuable information, tools and research. Real-time price quotes online. Barclays Stockbrokers Price Improver® links to 15 Market Makers to get the best deal available to them. [Barclays Stockbrokers]

The Sunday Times have recently proclaimed, '...IMIWeb (previous name) is so extraordinary. The dealing charge is just £10 whether you invest £1,000 or £10,000. And with no administration costs to pay, it represents the best value package on the market at the moment.' (Sunday Times 20/01/2002) [IWeb]

Instantly request free equity trading brochures from leading providers. Simply select which services you are interested in and the product providers will post brochures to you free of charge. [Equity Trading Brochures]

Open a Trading ISA or Trading Account with TD Waterhouse benefit from commissions from £9.95 per online trade, access to more than 720 funds with 0% initial sales charges as well as being able to trade on 16 International markets (14 of which are available online) and enjoy full access to our online investment planning tools. From basic details on shares and funds to outcome predictions and risk analysis, you’ll have the information you need to plan your financial future. Tools provided by Morningstar™ include Asset Allocator, Fund Screener, Portfolio X-Ray and Quickrank. [TD Waterhouse]

Whether you are a regular trader, an occasional investor or simply have some certificates tucked away and you’d like to know what they are worth, Saga Share Direct offers a great, competitive service. [Saga Share Direct]

Flat £12.50 for all online and phone trades and an annual Management Fee of £35 + VAT. Deal in UK and International Shares as well as ETFs, Unit Trusts/OEICS, Gilts, Corporate Bonds, Covered Warrants and Listed CFDs. No dealing fee on fund purchases. Accounts offered also include Shares ISAs, SIPPs and CTFs. [Selftrade]

Crystal-clear trading and extra-low daily spreads with the world leaders in spread betting. Over 7000 shares, plus a wide range of indices, forex, commodities and options. One-click dealing, live Reuters news and professional charting through our customisable PureDeal platform. Limited Risk trading and round-the-clock dealing also available. Dedicated client education through our TradeSense and seminar programmes. [IG Index]

Share CFDs at transparent market prices from just 0.1% commission. Over 7000 shares worldwide, plus forex, indices, commodities and options, with margin rates from just 5%. Trade round the clock on our acclaimed PureDeal platform or deal directly into the order book with L2 Dealer, our Level 2 platform. Dedicated client education through our TradeSense and seminar programmes, plus Limited Risk trading to cap potential losses. [IG Index]

Halifax Contracts For Differences (CFDs) are a way of making (or losing) money from share price movements without owning the share itself. You simply own a contract which you buy at one price and sell at another making (or paying out) the difference - hence the name, Contracts For Difference. [Halifax CFD]

Give CFDs a spin and get £100 credit. Now its easier than ever to get started with CFDs as Barclays Stockbrokers CFDs are offering £100 credit* on all new accounts. They offer CFDs on UK, US and Euro equities as well as a range of currencies, indices and commodities. [Barclays CFDs]