Despite trading most days we still go through the telephone broker - at great cost. Can anyone shed any light on the multitude of online brokers with low commission charges - seeing some of the offers we could save a few thousand (tens)a year. I se lots of adds and promises but always worry as to the safety and efficiency.

Any help greatly appreciated

Minx

i use imiweb, it charges flat rate 10 pound, but some active share, they normally cannot trade at once, like i try to buy AFG today before it rise they won`t let you trade, but after it rise they let you trade it. So i need to pay more if i want to buy it. And also in the busy time (8:00 and 4:30) they seemed serve busy and won`t let you trade at once at that time. I am not sure is any ppl using imi have this problem????

Minx

Try www.etrade.co.uk - 9.95 per side, direct access if you're into it, online limit & stop orders, if done orders, charts etc etc. Friendly, efficient service. I've used them since about August & have no complaints. They do equities, cfd's futs, currencies and most other major markets. Just watch out for the financing charges!