ONLINE MONEY AWARDS 2026
Online Money Awards 2026 Winners Announced
Following a record number of nominations and thousands of verified votes, the winners of the Online Money Awards 2026 have been announced.
Organised by Holiston Media in partnership with The Armchair Trader, the Online Money Awards recognise the very best investment platforms, brokers, fund groups, ETFs and publicly listed companies serving UK investors and traders today.
Celebrating excellence across investing, trading and listed businesses, the awards highlight companies delivering outstanding customer service, innovative products, competitive pricing, market-leading technology and valuable research tools.
Archie Humphries, Director of Holiston Media, commented:
"For five years, the Online Money Awards have recognised the companies setting the benchmark for excellence in online investing and trading. Determined entirely by investor and trader votes, these awards provide a trusted guide to the businesses delivering the highest standards of service, innovation and value. Congratulations to all of this year's deserving winners."
2026 Winners
Best Active ETF Provider - Xtrackers by DWS
Best Advisory Service - Quilter
Best Customer Service - interactive investor
Best ETF Newcomer - Schroders
Best ETF Provider - WisdomTree
Best Investment Platform - Wealthify
Best Investment Trust for Growth - JPMorgan Global Growth & Income plc
Best Investment Trust for Income - Aberdeen Equity Income Trust plc
Best Overall Fund Group - Aberdeen Group plc
Best Overall Investment Trust Group - Schroders
Best Passive ETF Provider - VanEck
Best SIPP Provider - Charles Stanley Direct
Best Stocks and Shares ISA Provider - MEXEM
Best AI Trading Tools - Pepperstone
Best CFD Provider - IG
Best Forex Provider - FxPro
Best Multi-Asset Broker - FxPro
Best Overall Trading Platform - Spreadex Trading
Best Spread Betting Provider - Trade Nation
Best Trading Tools - FxPro
AIM Market Company of the Year - 80 Mile plc
Main Market Company of the Year - Rolls-Royce plc
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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.
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Awards Timeline – 2026
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30 April 2026 – Self-Nomination Opened
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13 May 2026 – Self-Nomination Closed
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15 May 2026 – Voting Opened
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28 May 2026 – Voting Closed
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26 June 2026 – Winners Announced
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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.
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“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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About The Armchair Trader - our official awards partner
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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.
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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.