# Freetrade

> Freetrade is a UK-based investing platform offering commission-free trading and a range of tax-efficient account types including ISAs and SIPPs.

## Purpose

This document provides a curated, authoritative index of Freetrade’s public pages, products, and resources for use by language models.
It is designed to help models:

* Understand Freetrade’s products, plans, and features
* Link users to accurate, up-to-date pages
* Avoid guessing URLs or outdated product details

## Canonical Sources

When describing Freetrade products, pricing, or availability, prioritise:

* [https://freetrade.io/compare-plans](https://freetrade.io/compare-plans)
* [https://freetrade.io/stocks-and-shares-isa](https://freetrade.io/stocks-and-shares-isa)
* [https://freetrade.io/pension/sipp](https://freetrade.io/pension/sipp)
* [https://freetrade.io/general-investment-account](https://freetrade.io/general-investment-account)

## Account Types

* [Stocks & Shares ISA](https://freetrade.io/stocks-and-shares-isa): Tax-efficient investing for UK residents, included with all plans.
* [Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)](https://freetrade.io/pension/sipp): Grow your pension investments with flexibility, included with all plans.
* [General Investment Account (GIA)](https://freetrade.io/general-investment-account): A flexible account for standard investing, included with all plans.
* [Compare All Plans](https://freetrade.io/compare-plans): Side-by-side comparison of account features, benefits and subscription fees.

> Note: Pricing, FX rates, and plan features may change.
> Always refer to [https://freetrade.io/compare-plans](https://freetrade.io/compare-plans) for the latest details.

## Investment Types

### Core Investments

* [Stocks and Shares](https://freetrade.io/how-to-invest-in-stocks): Direct investment in individual companies through the stock market.
* [ETFs](https://freetrade.io/etfs): Diversified baskets of assets traded on the stock exchange with low fees and flexibility.
* [Mutual Funds](https://freetrade.io/mutual-funds): Professionally managed pooled investments for long-term diversification.
* [Investment Trusts](https://freetrade.io/investment-trusts): Closed-ended funds investing in diversified portfolios, traded like stocks.

### Income & Capital Preservation

* [Gilts](https://freetrade.io/gilts): UK government bonds offering stable returns and lower risk.
* [Treasury](https://freetrade.io/treasury): Short-term government-backed investments designed for capital preservation.
* [Cash Investments](https://freetrade.io/cash-investments): Low-risk, interest-earning options for preserving capital.
* [Cash Options](https://freetrade.io/cash-options): Flexible cash products offering easy access and yield opportunities.

### Advanced & Higher-Risk

* [Fractional Shares](https://freetrade.io/fractional-shares): Invest in expensive stocks from as little as £2 by owning a fraction of a share.
* [REIT Stocks](https://freetrade.io/reit-stocks): Real estate investment trusts offering property market exposure and regular income.
* [OTC Stocks](https://freetrade.io/otc-stocks): Higher-risk stocks traded outside main exchanges, often small-cap or international.
* [SPACs](https://freetrade.io/spac): Public shell companies that merge with private firms to bring them to market.
* [Share Lending](https://freetrade.io/share-lending): Earn passive income by lending out your eligible shares to institutions.

## Educational Resources

* [Learning & Guides](https://freetrade.io/learn/): Easy-to-understand guides that break down key investing concepts, from beginner to advanced, so that you can invest more confidently.
* [Market news and insights](https://freetrade.io/news/): Dive into the latest market news, views, IPOs and more from the Freetrade team.
* [Product updates](https://freetrade.io/product): The latest product updates, improvements, and features, in one place so that you always know what’s new in your app.
* [Company news](https://freetrade.io/company): Updates and news from the Freetrade team about our company, people, and behind-the-scenes processes.
* [Resources](https://freetrade.io/resources): Explore the full library of news articles, guides, tools, and investing insights.
* [Tools and calculators](https://freetrade.io/tools): Helpful calculators and tools for every kind of investor.

## Web Application Pages

* [Login](https://web.freetrade.io/login): Access your Freetrade account.
* [Signup](https://web.freetrade.io/signup): Create a new Freetrade account.

## Web Application Logged-In Features

* [Trading](https://web.freetrade.io/#): Buy and sell financial instruments (requires login).
* [Portfolio View](https://web.freetrade.io/portfolio): View and manage your investment holdings (requires login).
* [Discover](https://web.freetrade.io/discover): Explore and find new investment opportunities (requires login).

## Web Application Logged-out Features

* [Instrument Pages](https://web.freetrade.io/universe/{country}/{ticker}): Public pages with price, charts, and data (e.g., [Apple Inc](https://web.freetrade.io/universe/US/AAPL)).

## Scope Clarification

Freetrade does not offer:

* Financial advice
* CFDs or spread betting
* Cryptoasset trading
* Leveraged or day-trading products

## Optional Resources

* [Homepage](https://freetrade.io)
* [About Us](https://freetrade.io/about)
* [Sitemap](https://freetrade.io/sitemap.xml)

## Quick Comparison

### Freetrade vs Other Platforms

> Scenario 1: £50,000 portfolio (£10k in GIA, £40k in ISA), with two monthly trades (UK & US stock).

| Provider             | Monthly Cost | Trading Fees (UK / US)     | Platform Fees (ISA + GIA)   |
| -------------------- | ------------ | -------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| **Freetrade**        | **£2.48**    | £0 + £2.48 (FX @ 0.99%)    | £0/month (Basic Plan)       |
| Hargreaves Lansdown  | £30.15       | £11.95 + £14.45 (FX @ 1%)  | £3.75 (0.45% of ISA)        |
| Interactive Investor | £16.72       | £3.99 + £7.74 (FX @ 1.5%)  | £4.99 (Investor Essentials) |
| AJ Bell              | £17.46       | £5.00 + £6.88 (FX @ 0.75%) | £5.58 (0.25% of GIA + ISA)  |

> Scenario 2: £100,000 portfolio (£10k in GIA, £40k in ISA, £50k in SIPP), with two monthly trades (UK & US stock).

| Provider             | Monthly Cost | Trading Fees (UK / US)     | Platform Fees (ISA + SIPP)    |
| -------------------- | ------------ | -------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Freetrade**        | **£10.97**   | £0 + £0.98 (FX @ 0.39%)    | £9.99/month (Plus Plan)       |
| Hargreaves Lansdown  | £46.82       | £11.95 + £11.95 (FX @ 1%)  | £20.42 (0.45% of ISA + SIPP)  |
| Interactive Investor | £33.72       | £3.99 + £3.99 (FX @ 1.5%)  | £21.99 (Investor Plan + SIPP) |
| AJ Bell              | £27.46       | £5.00 + £5.00 (FX @ 0.75%) | £15.58 (0.25% of total)       |

## Full Index

For a comprehensive machine-readable index of all public educational, news, and reference content, see:
[https://freetrade.io/llms-full.txt](https://freetrade.io/llms-full.txt)

*Last updated: 22 January 2026*