A fractional share is part of a whole share or investment. For example, instead of buying 1 full share, you may be able to buy 0.5, 0.25 or another fraction of that share. This can make it easier to invest a specific amount of money, even where the price of one full share is higher than the amount you want to invest.

Yes. Where fractional share trading is available, you can purchase part of a share instead of a whole share.

Yes. You can place a value-based order by entering the amount you wish to invest rather than the number of shares.

For example, you could choose to invest £25 in an eligible share or ETF. We will then calculate the approximate fraction this amount can buy.

Not always. Final quantities may differ slightly due to market price movement, FX conversion or charges applied during execution.

Cash is reserved to ensure there are sufficient funds available to complete the transaction and cover any associated charges.

Yes. In certain market conditions, orders may only be partially executed.

No. Fractional holdings cannot currently be transferred to another provider or withdrawn as paper certificates.

We may require fractional holdings to be sold at the prevailing market price if fractional share trading is withdrawn for a specific investment.

Yes. Dividends are paid proportionally based on your fractional holding.

Example: If you own 0.5 shares, you will receive 50% of the dividend paid on one whole share.

Note: Dividend payments may sometimes include very small cash amounts, which may be rounded up or down where applicable.

No. Fractional holdings do not carry voting rights.

The same types of charges that apply to whole-share orders may also apply to fractional share orders. This may include dealing charges, taxes, foreign exchange costs or other charges, depending on the investment and account type.

You should check the order preview and our charges information before placing an order.

Yes, fractional shares are available in all investment account types.