About Hargreaves Lansdown
Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) is the UK's largest and best-known investment platform, offering whole-of-market funds, UK and international shares, ETFs and investment trusts within ISAs, SIPPs (pensions) and Junior ISAs. It's prized for its depth of research, customer service and reliability. The trade-off is cost: its percentage-based fund fee is higher than budget rivals, so it suits investors who value choice, tools and support over the lowest price.
Pros
- Whole-of-market funds, shares and ETFs
- Excellent research and customer service
- ISA, SIPP and Junior ISA available
- Reliable, well-established platform
Cons
- Higher fund fees than budget platforms
- Share-dealing charges per trade
- Can be pricey for large fund portfolios
Best for
Investors who want maximum choice, research and support