Overview

Bestinvest is a UK-based investment platform and online broker offering ISAs, pensions, and general investment accounts. The service combines digital investment tools with human financial planning support, catering to both self-directed and advised investors. Known for their research capabilities and regular ‘Spot the Dog’ fund analysis, they provide ready-made portfolios, share dealing, and comprehensive investment guidance through their Smart service.

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  • Stocks & Shares ISA
  • SIPP
  • Junior Stocks & Shares ISA
  • Junior SIPP

Stocks & Shares ISA

Fi Score rankingWhere this ISA ranks compared to other ISAs based on Fi Score T32

Fi Fee (£10k balance)(£100k balance)(£500k balance)Our unique calculation for comparable fees across brokers for each account type, based on a 10k100k500k portfolio. Your fees may vary. £99.40

ISA fee notes Annual fees are cheaper when investing in Bestinvest's ready-made portfolios or US shares, though this incurs high FX fees. The platform fees get cheaper for larger portfolios of shares, ETFs, and funds after £250k.

Minimum account chargeThe minimum amount you need to pay for this Stocks & Shares ISA, excluding account fee reductions or discounts. N/A

FX feeThe currency conversion fee when purchasing investments that aren't listed in GBP (£). 0.95%

In-specie transfersDoes the broker support the transfer of investments? Yes

ETFs

Account fee on ETFsThe account fee you'll pay when investing in ETFs. 0.40%

ETF account fee capThe maximum amount you'll pay in account fees when investing in ETFs. £2,000 per year

ETF trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in an ETF in this ISA, excluding trading volume discounts. £4.95

ETF regular investing feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in ETFs when using an ongoing regular investment. N/A

Mutual funds

Account fee on fundsThe account fee you'll pay when investing in mutual funds. 0.40%

Fund fee capThe maximum amount you'll pay in account fees when investing in mutual funds. £2,000

Fund trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in a mutual fund in this ISA, excluding trading volume discounts. £0

Fund regular investing feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in mutual funds when using an ongoing regular investment. £0

Shares

Share trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in company shares, excluding trading volume discounts. £4.95 UK
£0 US

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The bestinvest Stocks & Shares ISA allows investors to choose their own investments in individual shares, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and money market funds. You're also able to select ready-made portfolios or opt for a professionally-managed option.

The account doesn't offer fractional shares – you must buy whole units of investments, making it harder to get your full deposit into the market.

As this is a flexible ISA, you can withdraw and redeposit in the same tax year without affecting your annual ISA limit.

Uninvested cash held within the account can earn 3.45% (AER) interest, though should not be used as an alternative to a bank because it is an investment product.

In-specie transfers are supported, meaning you can transfer your portfolio from another investment platform – or to another platform – as long as the same assets are available on both.

bestinvest ranks 43rd by Fi Fee for small investors (£10,000 portfolios), but fare much better at 37th for large portfolios (balances of £500,000). To invest, you’ll need a minimum lump sum deposit of £50 or an ongoing monthly investment of at least £50. They charge 0.95% as an FX fee for investments in foreign currencies.

Annual fees are cheaper when investing in Bestinvest's ready-made portfolios or US shares, though this incurs high FX fees. The platform fees get cheaper for larger portfolios of shares, ETFs, and funds after £250k.

SIPP

Fi Score rankingWhere this SIPP ranks compared to other personal pensions based on Fi Score 14

Fi Fee (£10k balance)(£100k balance)(£500k balance)Our unique calculation for comparable fees across brokers for each account type, based on a 10k100k500k portfolio. Your fees may vary. £179.40

SIPP fee notes For most shares, ETFs, and funds, the Bestinvest SIPP platform fee is 0.4% on the first £250,000 (£120 minimum per year), then 0.2% from £250,000 – £500,000, and 0.1% on £500,000 - £1 million, then £0 on anything over £1 million. For US shares and ready-made funds, it's 0.2% up to £500,000 and then it follows the same structure as the other investments.

Minimum account chargeThe minimum amount you need to pay for this SIPP, excluding account fee reductions or discounts. £120

FX feeThe currency conversion fee when purchasing investments that aren't listed in GBP (£). 0.95%

In-specie transfersDoes this SIPP support the transfer of investments? Yes

ETFs

Account fee on ETFsThe account fee you'll pay when investing in ETFs. 0.40%

ETF account fee capThe maximum amount you'll pay in account fees when investing in ETFs. £2,000 per year

ETF trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in an ETF in this SIPP, excluding trading volume discounts. £4.95

ETF regular investing feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in ETFs when using an ongoing regular investment. N/A

Mutual funds

Account fee on fundsThe account fee you'll pay when investing in mutual funds. 0.40%

Fund fee capThe maximum amount you'll pay in account fees when investing in mutual funds. £2,000

Fund trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in a mutual fund in this SIPP, excluding trading volume discounts. £0

Shares

Share trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in company shares in this SIPP, excluding trading volume discounts. £4.95

SIPP features

Employer contributionsDoes this SIPP allow contributions from your employer? Yes

Director depositsDoes this SIPP allow company directors to deposit company funds? Yes

DrawdownDoes this SIPP support drawdown? Yes

bestinvest's SIPP provides access to DIY investing (you can choose your own investments), ready-made portfolios, and professionally-managed portfolios. You can invest into company shares, ETFs, mutual funds, commodities, and money market funds (MMFs).

Investors can transfer their investments in-specie, meaning their portfolio can be moved to or from another platform without being converted to cash first.

Fractional shares aren't supported, meaning you can only buy whole units of each investment.

When it comes to a pension offering, this SIPP covers most of the major features the average person is looking for: drawdown is supported (you can start withdrawing your pension in retirement), limited company directors can deposit via their business (tax effectively), and employers can deposit into their employee’s SIPPs too.

bestinvest's SIPP ranks 28th by Fi Fee for small investors, but fares slightly better at 24th for large portfolios. They charge 0.95% as an FX fee for investments in foreign currencies.

For most shares, ETFs, and funds, the Bestinvest SIPP platform fee is 0.4% on the first £250,000 (£120 minimum per year), then 0.2% from £250,000 – £500,000, and 0.1% on £500,000 - £1 million, then £0 on anything over £1 million. For US shares and ready-made funds, it's 0.2% up to £500,000 and then it follows the same structure as the other investments.

Junior Stocks & Shares ISA

Fi Score rankingWhere does this account rank compared to other Junior Stocks & Shares ISAs on Financial Interest? T9

Fi Fee (£10k balance)(£100k balance)(£500k balance)Our unique calculation for comparable fees across brokers for each account type, based on a 10k100k500k portfolio. Your fees may vary. £99.40

Junior ISA fee notes The platform fee on the first £250k is 0.4% for most shares, ETFs, and funds; for US shares and ready-made funds the platform fee is 0.2% up to a £500k balance and then it gets cheaper. Bestinvest offers free fund dealing with its Junior ISA but there's no regular investment discount for investing in ETFs.

ETF trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in an ETF in this ISA. £4.95

Fund trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in a mutual fund in this ISA. £0

Share trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in company shares. £4.95 UK shares
£0 US shares

Junior ISA account feesThe account fees you'll pay when investing inside a Junior ISA. 0.2% - 0.4%

Junior SIPP

Fi Score rankingWhere does this account rank compared to other Junior SIPPs on Financial Interest? 3

Fi Fee (£10k balance)(£100k balance)(£500k balance)Our unique calculation for comparable fees across brokers for each account type, based on a 10k100k500k portfolio. Your fees may vary. £99.40

Junior SIPP fee notes Bestinvest offers free fund dealing with its Junior SIPP but there's no regular investment discount for investing in ETFs. The account fee for Bestinvest is 0.2% for holding ready-made portfolios/US shares (up to £500k) and 0.4% for UK shares, ETFs, and funds (up to £250k). The Bestinvest account fees get lower for large balances. Unlike the regular Bestinvest SIPP, there's no minimum account fee with the Junior SIPP.

ETF trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in an ETF in this Junior SIPP. £4.95

Fund trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in a mutual fund in this Junior SIPP. £0

Share trading feeThe amount you'll pay to invest in company shares within this Junior SIPP. £4.95 UK shares
£0 US shares

Junior SIPP account feesThe account fees you'll pay when investing inside a Junior SIPP. 0.2% - 0.4%

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