Online Money Awards 2025

Award: Best Stocks and Shares ISA Provider

The Best Stocks and Shares ISA Provider winner is able to offer a tax-efficient way to invest with access to diverse assets like stocks, funds, and ETFs. Key features include low fees, strong customer service, intuitive platforms, and expert tools — ideal for both beginners and experienced investors aiming to grow long-term wealth.

Winner: Charles Stanley Direct

“We are absolutely delighted to be recognised by the Online Money Awards as the best provider of Stocks and Shares ISAs, which play a crucial role in helping our clients invest in a tax-efficient manner. This award is a testament to the team’s hard work and unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional user experience and quality of service. We’re also proud of the additional insights, tools, and guidance we’ve been able to deliver to help clients achieve their long-term goals and secure their financial futures.”

John Porteous, Managing Director, Central Financial Services & Chief Client Officer

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Award: Best Overall Investment Trust Group

The Best Overall Investment Trust Group award winner is celebrated for consistent performance, expert fund management, and a broad range of high-quality trusts. Recognised for delivering value, innovation, and investor satisfaction, the group sets the standard in the industry, helping clients achieve long-term growth and diversified portfolio success.

Winner: Aberdeen

We are delighted that Aberdeen Investment Trusts have been named ‘Best Overall Investment Trust Group’ at the Online Money Awards 2025. This recognition is especially meaningful as it comes directly from private investors, and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for us.

At Aberdeen, we believe that shareholder engagement is fundamental to the success of our investment trusts. The closed-end structure offers a unique opportunity for investors to have a genuine say in how their company is run, from voting on key decisions to engaging with boards and management. This alignment of interests is something we value deeply and continue to nurture.

We remain committed to open, transparent communication and to finding new ways to enhance the investor experience. We encourage anyone who wants to stay informed on their investments to sign up for regular email updates at invtrusts.co.uk. It’s a simple way to stay connected with the trusts you’re invested in, or to explore those you may want to learn more about.

Christian Pittard, Head of Closed-End Funds, Aberdeen

www.aberdeeninvestments.com

Award: Best Investment Trust for Growth

The winner of Best Investment Trust for Growth will have demonstrated sector beating performance over short and longer term periods, providing shareholders with excellent returns. Recognised for strong performance, expert management, and a disciplined investment strategy, it offers investors a diversified, actively managed vehicle designed to deliver superior returns and sustained portfolio growth over time.

Winner: Golden Prospect Precious Metals Limited

“We are pleased that the trust has been awarded Best Investment Trust in the Growth category. The award recognises the strong performance of the trust, operating within a sector which has been subject to high volatility and economic shock.

Within this environment, we have been able to deliver a NAV total return of 74% thus far in 2025 and 76% share price total return over the same time frame.

With rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing central bank demand for gold, the outlook for the precious metals sector and the underlying miners remains strong and we will look to build from this platform in the next 12 months.”

Rob Crayfourd and Keith Watson, Portfolio Managers of Golden Prospect Precious Metals Limited.

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Award: Best Investment Trust for Income

Awarded to the investment trust that stands out for generating a dependable income stream. This category celebrates strong dividend delivery, disciplined management, and a robust investment approach. The winners will honour a trust that meets the needs of all income-seeking investors whilst maintaining long-term value and resilience.

Winner: Aberdeen Equity Income Trust

We are honoured to be recognised as the ‘Best Investment Trust for Income’ by the readers of The Armchair Trader who are the sort of investor that the Board has in our minds when we are making strategic decisions about the Trust. Collectively, shareholders investing through online platforms own over 70% of the Trust’s shares and the proportion has been rising consistently over the last few years. The Company, through the tireless work of our fund manager, Thomas Moore, has been delivering a growing  and covered dividend alongside capital growth and it is pleasing to see these efforts rewarded both by Online Money, but also by investors whose interest in the shares has led to the narrowing of the discount to allow the Trust to join the select group of investment trusts issuing shares at a premium.

The Trust is proud to be an AIC Dividend Hero, with 24 consecutive years of dividend growth, underscoring our long-standing commitment to delivering consistent returns for shareholders. These achievements reflect the strength of our all-cap, index-agnostic investment approach. We remain dedicated to acting in the best interests of our shareholders and encourage investors to stay informed by signing up for regular updates via aberdeenequityincome.co.uk

Sarika Patel, Chair, Aberdeen Equity Income Trust plc

www.aberdeeninvestments.com

Award: Best Multi Asset Broker

The winner of the Best Multi-Asset Broker award will be dedicated to offering seamless access to a broad range of asset classes, including Shares, ETFs, Commodities, as well as CFDs, Forex and Cryptos. Celebrated for innovation, platform performance, and customer support, the winner will empower their client base with flexible, efficient trading solutions across diverse global markets.

Winner: Vantage

“Winning the ’Best Multi-Asset Broker’ for the second year in a row is both an honour and a responsibility. This isn’t just about offering the widest range of assets — it’s about helping traders access them with confidence. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing comprehensive market access, competitive execution, and innovative tools across all asset classes because at Vantage, we understand that true multi-asset capability means more than just offering diversity — it requires seamless integration, reliable performance, and continuous improvement.

My deepest appreciation goes to our team whose behind-the-scenes work makes this excellence possible every day. And to our clients: thank you for choosing us. We don’t take this for granted — we’ll keep earning it.”

Marc Despallieres, CEO, Vantage       

www.vantagemarkets.com

Award: Best Spread Betting Provider

Awarded to the Spread Betting provider that continues to recognise the importance of delivering competitive spreads, an advanced trading platform and outstanding customer support. As winners, they honour innovation, reliability, user experience and seamless market access across a wide range of asset classes.

Winner: Trade Nation

We are incredibly honoured to be named ‘Best Spread Betting Provider’ at the 2025 Online Money Awards for the second consecutive year. This recognition, backed by over 9,000 votes from retail investors and traders, validates our unwavering commitment to transparency, fairness and to empowering our customers to outperform the markets.

What makes this award particularly meaningful is that it comes directly from the trading community. These 9,000 votes represent real people who trust us with their financial journeys every day. We don’t take that responsibility lightly.

Since our 2024 win, we’ve doubled down on what matters most. In an industry often criticised for complexity and hidden costs, we’ve proven that a different approach is not just possible but preferred by thousands of traders.

This award doesn’t mark the end of our journey but fuels our mission to continue challenging industry norms. To everyone who voted for us, thank you for your trust. To those yet to experience Trade Nation, join a community that’s reshaping what spread betting can and should be.

Anthony Sharpe, Chief Strategy Officer.

www.tradenation.com

Award: Best CFD Provider

This award recognises the CFD broker that delivers an outstanding all-round service. Based on product range, platform performance, customer support, pricing, and innovation, it highlights a firm that sets the benchmark for excellence and consistency in CFD trading, standing out as a leader among its industry peers.

Winner: EBC Financial Group

“The Best CFD Provider award from the 2025 Online Money Awards speaks volumes about our commitment to client-centric solutions – at EBC Financial Group, we are all about empowering traders to engage meaningfully with global markets. The Group’s recent launch of over 100 U.S.-listed ETF CFDs is a clear example – offering leveraged access to ETFs from leading issuers like Vanguard, iShares, and State Street – which allows traders to benefit from directional positions in real time, without fund management fees, and with exposure across diverse themes ranging from energy and healthcare to fixed income and emerging markets.

Awards like this reflect the collective efforts of the Group’s firms and global teams, reinforcing our responsibility to build credible trading environments that are trusted by many, intuitive, and aligned with the evolving goals of our clients.”

David Barrett, CEO, EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd.

www.ebcfin.co.uk

Award: Best Forex Provider

The Best Forex Provider award honours excellence in currency trading services. Recognised for competitive spreads, fast execution, robust platforms, and top-tier customer support, the winner sets the standard in the forex industry—delivering reliable, transparent, and innovative trading solutions that empower both beginner and professional traders worldwide.

Winner: FP Markets

“We are honoured that FP Markets has been named ‘Best Forex Provider’ by the Online Money Awards. This prestigious accolade, decided by public vote, reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering a sophisticated and reliable trading experience to our global client base. The award validates our efforts over the past two decades and motivates us to continue to raise the bar for excellence in forex trading.”

Andria Phiniefs, Global Head of Marketing

www.fpmarkets.com

Award: Best Customer Service

The Best Customer Service award honours a provider that goes above and beyond. They offer personalised assistance, exceptional client support, clear communication and responsiveness. They set a benchmark for trust, reliability, and excellence in serving customers within their sector.

Winner: Vantage

“Winning ‘Best Customer Service’ is particularly meaningful because it represents the countless individual moments where our team made a difference — whether helping clients with platform support, assisting with timely requests, or simply being there when needed. We have built our service approach around three fundamentals: around-the-clock support, deeply knowledgeable teams, and a culture that treats every query as important.

To our support teams across the globe: Your patience and expertise make this possible. To our clients: thank you for your continued trust and support. We remain committed to being the partner you can rely on.”

Marc Despallieres, CEO, Vantage

www.vantagemarkets.com

Award: Best Trading Tools

The winner of the Best Trading Tools award is a broker that delivers exceptional functionality, real-time data, and intelligent features for traders. Celebrating innovation, ease of use, and market impact, this award highlights a broker with tools that enhance trading performance —empowering users with the insights and efficiency needed to succeed in fast-moving financial markets.

Winner: FP Markets

“At FP Markets, every award we receive is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to putting traders first. Being recognised for providing the ‘Best Trading Tools’ by public vote speaks volumes about our trader-first approach and our drive to continue to provide our clients with the technology and tools needed to  navigate the global markets with clarity and confidence. We would like to thank our clients for their continued support and trust.”

Andria Phiniefs, Global Head of Marketing

www.fpmarkets.com

Award: Best AI Trading Tools

This award winner is recognised for excellence in algorithmic trading, real-time data analysis, and predictive market insights. Combining advanced AI technology with user-friendly design, the tools they offer empower traders to make smarter, faster decisions —setting a new benchmark for innovation, accuracy, and performance in financial technology.

Winner: 4XC

We are deeply honoured to receive the award for Best AI Trading Tools. This recognition is a powerful validation of our mission to empower traders with cutting-edge, accessible, and intelligent solutions. At 4XC, we believe technology should not replace the human element, it should amplify it. That philosophy is embedded in every AI-driven tool we own: intuitive, responsive, and built to support confident decision-making in fast-moving markets.

This achievement reflects the hard work of a visionary team committed to transparency, innovation, and client-centricity which are values that have shaped our journey from day one. We extend our sincere gratitude to our clients, partners, and community for their trust and feedback, which continue to drive us forward.

Winning this award is not just a milestone for 4XC, it’s a reminder of our responsibility to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fintech. We remain focused on finding solutions that combine smart automation with the reliability and integrity that traders deserve. Thank you for believing in our vision.

Joao Monteiro, Founder of 4XC

www.4XC.com