Trading Fee
What is a trading fee?
A trading fee is what your investment platform (the company that holds your investments) charges each time you buy or sell. Some platforms charge a flat fee per trade (like £5 or £10). Others charge nothing.
How much are trading fees?
It varies by platform. Some charge £0. Some charge £5 to £12 per trade. A few charge a percentage of the trade value.
If you invest regularly in small amounts, trading fees can eat into your returns. A £10 fee on a £100 investment is 10% gone before you start.
Are trading fees the same as fund fees?
No. A trading fee is what the platform charges to make a trade. The OCF (Ongoing Charges Figure) is what the fund itself charges each year. You pay both.
How do you reduce trading fees?
Choose a platform with low or no trading fees. Some platforms offer free regular investing, where you set up a monthly purchase and pay no trading fee.
Scrimpr’s fee calculator shows exactly what you’ll pay. Enter your portfolio size and see the real cost across different platforms.
Calculate Your Fees →Key points about trading fees
- Charged per trade, each time you buy or sell
- Varies by platform. £0 to £12 per trade is typical
- Separate from fund fees. You pay both