ONLINE MONEY AWARDS 2026
Online Money Awards Returns for Fifth Year
The Online Money Awards 2026 are officially open for nominations, marking five years of recognising excellence across the financial services sector.
Following four highly successful editions, the awards – organised by Holiston Media in association with The Armchair Trader – continue to spotlight the very best in self-directed investing, trading and wealth management.
Designed to celebrate innovation, performance and customer excellence, the Online Money Awards offer businesses a powerful platform to stand out. From cutting-edge products and low-cost market access to advanced research tools and investor education, the awards highlight the firms truly delivering value to modern investors.
Voted for by private traders and investors, last year’s programme attracted over 200 nominees and 9,000+ votes, underlining its growing influence and credibility within the industry.
“The continued surge in nominations and voting shows just how impactful these awards have become,” said Archie Humphries, Director at Holiston Media. “With the self-nomination window open for just 14 days, companies need to act fast. Winning an Online Money Award is a clear mark of quality – boosting credibility, visibility and helping to attract new clients.”
Michael Morton, Founder of The Armchair Trader, added: “We’re passionate about highlighting firms that genuinely deliver for investors. Our partnership with the Online Money Awards keeps us closely connected to the very best in the market.”
During the voting phase, Holiston Media – supported by The Armchair Trader – will engage the global investing community, encouraging traders and investors to vote for the companies they trust most.
The Online Money Awards 2026 features 23 categories spanning trading, investing and listed companies, recognising excellence right across the sector.
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Award Categories
The Online Money Awards celebrate innovation, performance, and customer-focused excellence across three core areas — Trading, Investing, and Listed Businesses — ensuring comprehensive recognition throughout the UK financial sector.
Trading Categories
Recognising brokers, platforms, and tools driving performance,
transparency, and innovation:
Best AI Trading Tools
Best CFD Provider
Best Crypto Trading Platform
Best Customer Service
Best Forex Provider
Best Multi-Asset Broker
Best Overall Trading Platform
Best Spread Betting Provider
Best Trading Tools
Investing Categories
Highlighting providers supporting investors across ISAs,
SIPPs, ETFs, funds, and advice:
Best Active ETF Provider
Best Advisory Service
Best ETF Newcomer
Best ETF Provider
Best Investment Platform
Best Investment Trust for Growth
Best Investment Trust for Income
Best Overall Fund Group
Best Overall Investment Trust Group
Best Passive ETF Provider
Best SIPP Provider
Best Stocks & Shares ISA Provider
Listed Business Categories
Recognising outstanding publicly listed companies within UK markets:
AIM Market Company of the Year
Main Market Company of the Year
Why It Matters
Being shortlisted or winning an Online Money Award provides independent third-party validation from the people who matter most — your clients. Voted for by active private investors and traders, the awards demonstrate excellence, trust, and leadership within a competitive and fast-evolving market.
Awards Timeline – 2026
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30 April 2026 – Self-Nomination Opens
Companies are invited to nominate themselves and select the categories in which they wish to compete. -
13 May 2026 – Self-Nomination Closes
All nominees and sponsors receive promotional toolkits to encourage participation. -
15 May 2026 – Voting Opens
Private investors and traders are invited to cast their votes for nominated companies. -
28 May 2026 – Voting Closes
Voting concludes; results are verified and winners notified of the announcement schedule. -
26 June 2026 – Winners Announced
Official publication of all 2026 category winners.
Partnering with The Armchair Trader
As a leading voice in personal finance, The Armchair Trader plays an integral role in supporting the awards and engaging the investing community.
“We’re always keen to highlight companies delivering genuine value to investors and traders,” said Michael Morton, Founder of The Armchair Trader. “Our partnership with the Online Money Awards allows us to remain closely connected to the best in the industry.”
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SPONSOR
About The Armchair Trader - our official awards partner
We are proud to partner with The Armchair Trader for the Online Money Awards.
Founded in 2011, The Armchair Trader is a dedicated investor news platform with an annual audience of over 500,000 unique investors. Their readership includes sophisticated private investors, high net worth individuals, family offices, institutional investors, and active traders.
Key highlights:
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Global reach: 50% of visitors are UK-based, with strong audiences in the US, Germany, Canada, India, and Singapore.
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Engaged investor base: 7,000+ newsletter subscribers, 5,000 push alert users, 6,000 social media followers, and 5,000 monthly podcast downloads.
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Strong visibility: 45,000+ monthly visitors and 75,000 monthly page views, supported by high Google rankings and syndication via Google News.
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Trusted expertise: A team of seasoned financial journalists and analysts with experience at the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, and The Daily Telegraph.
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Investor engagement: Multi-channel distribution through articles, sector reports, podcasts, newsletters, and social media ensures client content reaches the right audience.
As a trusted voice in the investment community, The Armchair Trader provides unmatched visibility and access to investors who matter. Their partnership adds further credibility and reach to the Online Money Awards, ensuring that participating firms benefit from significant exposure to a highly relevant audience.