# Freetrade

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

## Account Types

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

## Investment Types

- [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.
- [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.
- [Share Lending](https://freetrade.io/share-lending): Earn passive income by lending out your eligible shares to institutions.
- [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.
- [Investment Trusts](https://freetrade.io/investment-trusts): Closed-ended funds investing in diversified portfolios, traded like stocks.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Stocks and Shares](https://freetrade.io/how-to-invest-in-stocks): Direct investment in individual companies through the stock market.

## Educational Resources

- [Learn](https://freetrade.io/learn/): Beginner to advanced investing education.
- [News](https://freetrade.io/news/): Product updates, company announcements, and market news.
- [Blog](https://freetrade.io/blog/): Insightful articles on investing, features, and community stories.

## 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)).

## 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: £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 complete list of all educational, blog, news, and public content for language models, see our [llms-full.txt](https://freetrade.io/llms-full.txt).