ONLINE MONEY AWARDS 2026
Vote Now and Help Choose The 2026 Online Money Award Winners
With more than 200 nominees competing in this year’s Online Money Awards, organisers Holiston Media and The Armchair Trader are calling on the UK’s private investors, traders and financial enthusiasts to cast their votes and support the very best in the business.
With just two weeks remaining, now is the time to have your say in the fifth annual Online Money Awards.
Designed to celebrate innovation, performance and customer excellence, the Online Money Awards provide a powerful platform for investment and publicly listed businesses to stand out. From cutting-edge investment products and low-cost market access to advanced research tools and investor education, the awards recognise the firms delivering genuine value to today’s investors and traders.
This year’s awards feature 23 key categories spanning trading and investment platforms, financial products, investment tools and publicly listed companies. The awards reward innovation, outstanding service and the technologies and education helping investors make smarter financial decisions.
Backed by the experienced market experts at The Armchair Trader, the Online Money Awards have become a trusted benchmark for excellence across the self-directed investment and trading sector.
Voting closes 28th May.
The full list of 2026 winners will be revealed on 26 June 2026.
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
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13 May 2026 – Self-Nomination Closes
Now Closed
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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.”
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.