Best stocks and shares ISA platform

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a tax-efficient account that lets you invest in assets like shares, funds and ETFs without paying UK tax on any growth or income. Each tax year you can pay in up to your ISA allowance, and any returns you make stay sheltered from capital gains and dividend tax.

You open one through an investing platform, choose your investments and manage them in one place. Because the tax benefits build up over time, a Stocks and Shares ISA is a popular choice for medium to long-term investing.

The best Stocks and Shares ISA platform comes down to the fees, the range of investments and how easy the account is to manage. Compare the annual platform charge against any dealing fees, and check whether a flat fee or a percentage-based charge works out cheaper for the amount you plan to invest.

Also look at the choice of shares, funds and ETFs on offer, plus the quality of the app and research tools. If you're transferring an existing ISA, it's worth confirming the platform accepts transfers and doesn't charge to bring your money across.