Admirals Equity Trading Fees guide

For equities, the headline commission is only part of the picture. Check Admirals' current fee schedule for your account type and country, and confirm minimum commission amounts, which can matter for smaller orders. Also confirm whether the products you plan to trade are actual shares or CFDs on shares, because the cost structure and risks differ substantially. CFDs typically involve spreads and overnight financing charges that make them unsuitable for many long-term holding strategies.

Fees charged outside of trades often matter more for buy-and-hold investors than commissions. Look for currency conversion charges when depositing, withdrawing or buying shares quoted in another currency, since these apply even to infrequent traders. Also check for inactivity fees, custody or account maintenance charges, withdrawal fees, and dividend handling costs. Confirm which base currencies are available for your account, because holding the wrong base currency can create conversion costs on every transaction.

The right comparison is total annual cost for your specific behaviour: how often you trade, in which currencies, and how long you hold. Model a typical year, for example twelve monthly purchases plus dividend reinvestment, and add every applicable charge. You can estimate this with the Brokerage fee calculator (/tools/brokerage-fee-calculator). If costs are a deciding factor between brokers, apply the same model consistently using the Find my broker checklist (/find-my-broker), and read related cost guides in the Long-term investing hub (/invest-long-term).