Quiz | Wrapper Mapper

Which account type(s) do you need?

Select all that apply.

Stocks & Shares ISA

Tax-free investing, up to £20k/year.

Cash ISA

Tax-free savings account to earn interest.

Personal Pension (SIPP)

Build your own retirement pot.

Lifetime ISA

25% gov bonus for first home buyers.

Junior ISA

Tax-free account for children, up to £9k/year.

General Investment Account

For investing beyond ISA limits.

Which approach fits you best?

Some platforms are designed for convenience, others for more hands-on investors.

Self-Managed

Take a hands-on approach and save on fees by choosing your own investments.

Managed

Pay a small fee for experts or algorithms to handle your portfolio.

Which style of managed investing suits you?

Managed platforms differ in how much visibility and control you have.

Fully managed

Experts manage and trade on your behalf.

Guided

The platform suggests a portfolio, you still decide.

How often do you plan to buy and sell?

This filters platforms by the trading style they're built for.

Frequently

Trade often and take advantage of market moves.

Occasionally

Trade from time to time, a few times a year.

Set and forget

Buy and hold for the long term with minimal changes.

How much are you starting with?

Used to calculate the estimated annual cost for each platform. A rough figure is fine.

£10,000

Drag to adjust

£0 £25k £100k £250k+

How do you feel about platform fees?

Fees vary across platforms and can make a real difference over the long term.

Cheapest option wins

Paying as little as possible is the priority.

Low fees, but quality matters

Happy to pay a bit more if the platform is noticeably better.

Fees are not the priority

Service quality, investment range and reliability matter more.

How much does provider reputation matter?

All recommendations are FCA regulated, but established providers can offer extra peace of mind.

Established names only

A long track record and phone support are important.

Somewhat

Some heritage is reassuring, but not a dealbreaker.

Not important

Happy with a newer app-based platform if the price is right.

How much does the app experience matter?

We rate every platform on design and ease of use.

A lot

A polished, well-designed app is important day to day.

Somewhat

Functional is fine as long as it's not painful to use.

Not important

The investing is what matters, not the app experience.