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=== What are the main offerings of the company? === The main offering of the company is an app, also called Freetrade, that enables users to buy and sell certain investments without paying any trading commissions. Other key features of the offering are listed in the table below: {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ !Offering feature !Comment(s) |- |General investment account (GIA) |A General Investment Account (GIA), sometimes also referred to as a Dealing Account or an Investment Account, is a type of investment account that provides you with a way to buy, hold, and sell a variety of different investments, such as shares, bonds, funds, and more. |- |Stocks and shares ISA |A Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a type of tax-efficient investment account available in the UK. The key benefit of a Stocks and Shares ISA is its tax efficiency. Any income you receive from your investments, such as dividends, and any capital gains you make when you sell your investments, are free from UK tax. This can make them a more efficient way to invest, compared to a General Investment Account (GIA). |- |Self-invested personal pension (SIPP) |A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a type of pension in the UK that gives you more control over your pension investments compared to conventional personal pensions. |- |Commission-free trades |Commission-free trading refers to the ability to purchase and sell stocks, ETFs, options, and other securities without being charged a brokerage commission. Currently, the number of investments offered on the Freetrade platform is 6,000 investments. |- |US fractional shares |Fractional shares are portions of a full share of stock. |- |Automated order types |Automated order types refer to a variety of instructions that investors can use when placing trades in the financial markets. These instructions are designed to automate certain aspects of the trading process, and they can help investors manage risk, lock in profits, and execute trades at desired price levels without having to constantly monitor the market. |- |Interest on uninvested cash |"Interest on uninvested cash" refers to the interest that Freetrade pays to you on the cash balance that is sitting in your account but has not been invested in any security, much like interest paid on a traditional savings account balance. Currently, the highest interest offered is 3% on a maximum Β£4k uninvested cash. |- |Priority customer service |Priority customer service refers to a higher level of customer service provided to certain customers, typically those who are considered high-value or premium. These customers are given priority when they need support or assistance, meaning they may receive faster responses, shorter wait times, dedicated customer service representatives, or other preferential treatment. |- |'Advanced' stock fundamentals |"Advanced" stock fundamentals refers to a deep, comprehensive understanding and application of the financial and operational aspects of a company that can affect its stock price. It goes beyond the basics of stock fundamentals, such as Price/Earnings (P/E) ratio, Dividend Yield, Earnings per Share (EPS), etc. |- |Web application access |Web application access refers to the ability to access and use a software application through a web browser on a device connected to the internet (rather than a mobile app). |- |FX conversion |Freetrade offers FX conversion, for the trading of shares in a currency other than in the user's local currency. |}
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