Press Coverage

Dip your toe into the fund markets

Sunday Express, 6th April 2008

"The lowest-priced is Hoodless Brennan, charging just £6.50 per trade....If you are more likely to trade just once or twice in such a period, HB charges £8.00 per trade, but for that you also get access to plenty of research and company data..."

Go on, dare to buy shares

The Times, 12th March 2008

"If you opt for an execution-only service, take a look at Moneysupermarket.com, the onine price comparison service, which compares the prices of online brokers. For example, someone carrying out five trades a month, each worth £100, would pay a total of £420 a year with Hoodless Brennan, at an average cost of £7 a trade."

Five buy-and-hold shares for the perfect portfolio

The Sunday Times, 9th March 2008

"For less experienced investors, another option is an advisory self select ISA, such as the one offered by Hoodless Brennan, a broker.  These accounts offer access to a personal broker to offer guidance, and generally give the option of trading over the phone, as well as online."

Full Article: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/money/investment/article3510722.ece

Taking control of your ISA

What Investment, 29th February 2008

"Very frequent traders can expect even lower charges, such as £6.50 with Hoodless Brennan.  So if you are expecting to be an active trader it is worth considering this kind of offer..."

Full Article:http://www.whatinvestment.co.uk/saving-money/peps-and-isas/peps-and-isas-in-depth/310141/taking-control-of-your-isa.thtml

A new dawn beckons

Investment Life & Pensions, Moneyfacts, February 2008

"While acknowledging the positives that the reforms will bring, Jim Dolan, Director of Retail Broking at Hoodless Brennan, believes extra steps could have been taken to enhance the product's appeal further..."

Irvine Energy Priming the Pump?

www.resourceinvestor.com, 20th February 2008

"Three recent broker reports, however, all recommended the stock as a buy.  Hardman's "Drill Shallow - Drill Smart" report, written in October 2007, derived a risked value of 6.1pence per share (4.9 pence when fully diluted), and 15 pence per share (12.1 pence fully diluted) on an urisked basis... Hoodless Brennan, writing a month later, also derived an unrisked valuation of 15.1 pence per share, and concluded that Irvine is entering an exciting growth phase with opportunities for capital appreciation."

Guide to ISAs 2008

Moneywise, February 2008

"Some brokers will offer special dealing charges for those who commit to a certain number of regular trades... £6.50 with Hoodless Brennan. So if you are expecting to be an active trader it's worth considering this kind of offer..."

Tailor-make this ISA to suit you

Money - Financial Times, 16th February 2008

"On the other hand, if you deal regularly, you might be better with a frequent trader service.  For instance, Hoodless Brennan charges £8 per trade but this would fall to £6.50, if you dealt 20 or more times in the previous quarter...."

Full Article: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4778dc6c-dc32-11dc-bc82-0000779fd2ac.html

Diamond demand exceeds supply but many juniors still suffering

Mineweb.com, 30th January 2008

"In his summary of the past year's activity in the diamond sector and his predictions for the year ahead, David Hargreaves, consultant mining and gemstones specialist for Hoodless Brennan, speaking at Mining Journal's 20:20 Diamond Day reckoned that diamond junior explorers "didn't have much to smile about".

Full Article: http://www.mineweb.com/mineweb/view/mineweb/en/page37?oid=45568&sn=Detail

Online dealing made easy; Webwatch; Loose change

The Times, 10th November 2007

"THE internet has revolutionised the way that private investors trade shares. Some services require new clients to make a minimum deposit into a trading account...

Others, such as Hoodless Brennan (http://www.hoodlessbrennan.com/), have no set minimum..."

"PAULINE CHUNG, of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, has been trading shares online for five years. She opened her Hoodless Brennan account because it was "the cheapest around and easy to use", adding: "I make about five trades a year. They aren't big -in the hundreds of pounds...."

A wealth of good ideas at St James's -

The Daily Telegraph, 27th October 2007

"The pick of companies that provide investment services are recognised... More than 125 wealth management firms were nominated to battle it out for the 10 industry awards... Hoodless Brennan won the award for Best Online Service."

Full Article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2007/11/01/cmwm01.xml

Shareholders in Northern Rock are urged to sell - Sharleen Goff & Daniel Thomas

The Financial Times, 29th September 2007

"Hoodless Brennan, which last week reported a surge in private clients buying into Northern Rock, said buying and selling levels had evened out int the past days."

Full Article: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e3c5c70e-6dbc-11dc-b8ab-0000779fd2ac.html

Private Investors rush to buy Northern Rock shares

The Financial Times, The Times, www.timesonline.co.uk, www.myfinances.co.uk, www.reuters.co.uk and City A.M.

19th September 2007

Mark Rayden is Product Development Manager of Hoodless Brennan says;

“We are seeing unprecedented numbers of people opening share trading accounts with us to buy Northern Rock. Over the weekend we saw a 300 per cent increase in accounts opened and 76 per cent of Northern Rock trades on Monday were buying not selling. It would seem that investors are looking to make a quick profit by buying shares in the bank and expecting to see a recovery.”

Full Article: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/99fbfef2-6648-11dc-9fbb-0000779fd2ac.html

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article2485374.ece 

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/markets/article2485160.ece

http://investing.reuters.co.uk/news/articleinvesting.aspx?type=stocksNews&storyID=2007-09-19T062545Z_01_NOA923047_RTRUKOC_0_PRESS-DIGEST.xml

http://www.myfinances.co.uk/savings/news/savings-general/northern-rock-panic-calms-$478622.htm

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article2489605.ece

'No fees' lure will make shares cheaper - Elaine Moore

Financial Times, 8th September 2007

"Hoodless Brennan, one of the dealers that cut commission charges this year from £7 to £6.50 for frequent traders, said its prices had not risen since March 2003.  Mark Rayden, Product Development Manager, says he has reason to hope prices would continue to be reduced for investors"

Top Bargains

FT.com, 8th September 2007

"Execution-only online (nominee account): Hoodless Brennan £8 flat rate"

A Word of Advice - Angelique Ruzicka

What Investment, August 2007

"Nigel Smith, chief executive officer of Hoodless Brennan, says "We offer a number of products, and our advisory service focuses predominantly on providing information on stocks and shares, from the FTSE 100 down to the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).  There are quite a few brokers that advise on the FTSE, but only a few provide advice on AIM.  There are around 1,650 stocks on AIM, so those that don't advise on this index are missing out"

Full Article: http://www.whatinvestment.co.uk/258213/a-word-of-advice.thtml

The Long and Short of Making a Good Deal...Active Traders

The Mail on Sunday, 29th July 2007

"Today, broker analyst Compeer reckons that between 5,500 and 7,000 small investors trade more than ten times a month.  At the start of 2004, they accounted for about ten per cent of total trades, but by the end of last year, that figure was more than 20 per cent... For investors making 12 buy and sell trades a year, averaging £1,000, the cheapest online brokers include Alliance, Hoodless Brennan and E*Trade..."

Minco Raises GBP0.5M in placing

Dow Jones Newswires, July 2007

"As Minco progresses with the Bilbao project in Mexico and delivers encouraging results from the drilling campaign with Xstrata at Pallas Green in Ireland, we are pleased to have gained the support of Hoodless Brennan."

Full Article: www.dowjones.com

MobilityOne says Hoodless Brennan disposes entire stake of 2.46 mln shares in co

www.forbes.com, July 2007

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - MobilityOne Ltd, a Malaysian e-payment solutions provider, said Hoodless Brennan plc sold its entire stake of 4.46 mln shares in the company.

Full Article: http://www.forbes.com/markets/feeds/afx/2007/07/11/afx3903466.html

Place your bets, if you dare - Magnus Grimond

The Times, June 2007

"Charges for trading CFDs are superficially attractive.  Fees for execution only at Hoodless Brennan and IG Index are 0.1 per cent of the underlying share. This is cheap compared with buying shares through a broker"

"Any remaining cost advantage for CFDs is narrowed with the advisory services.  Hoodless Brennan, for instance, charges 0.5 per cent per transaction for advice."

Full Article: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/money/investment/article1933910.ece

The New Diamond Hunters - Patrick Barta, Gaborone, Botswana

The Wall Street Journal, 12th-13th May 2007

"For investors willing to dabble in a notoriously risky field, the impact is more immediate.  There is an emerging class of new companies that range in quality from "totally safe, to extremely suspect," according to a January report by Hoodless Brennan, a London brokerage firm."

Global attractions feed investors wanderlust - Steve Lodge investigates

Financial Times, June 2007

"And while most of the current investor action is in developed markets, low-cost broker Hoodless Brenann is among those looking to offer shares listed in India and China"

Full Article: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/7512922e-2127-11dc-8d50-000b5df10621.html

How to pay no tax on shares

The Sunday Times, 20th May 2007

"For example, you can trade in US stocks over the phone through Hoodless Brennan, a stockbroker, only between 2.30pm and 4.30pm UK time, although you can trade online between 2.45pm and 8.55pm.  Hoodless Brennan charges the same flat fee of £7 per trade whether you buy British or international companies through the IRS"

whatinvestment.com - 4th April 2007

Mark Lockwood, stockbroking Manager at Hoodless Brennan, said "Having experienced the fall at the end of February/beginning of March, I would be surprised if there was another one so soon"

Get ahead in the new ISA age

Daily Mail, December 9, 2006 & Thisismoney.co.uk, December 15, 2006

"But Isas are being reformed and streamlined, under the guidance of Treasury Economic Secretary Ed Balls. The promise now is that they will continue indefinitely, and that your old Peps will be turned into Isas, allowing you to hold all your tax-sheltered investments in one place. 'A move in the right direction,' says Chris Yeo at stockbroker Hoodless Brennan."

Full Article: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/investing-and-markets/tips-and-tactics/article.html?in_article_id=415667&in_page_id=23

Three of the best... online stockbrokers

The Sunday Times, November 12, 2006

“#1 Hoodless Brennan

I’ve chosen Hoodless Brennan because it pops up as one of the cheapest stockbrokers, whether you trade every day in large amounts or once a year in small amounts - as long as they are no smaller than £50.”

Full Article: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,9556-2449525.html

What’s the deal with brokers? - Mark Atherton on share-buying for beginners

The Times, October 28, 2006

“Someone who deals online once a month with an average trade of £3,000 would be best off with Hoodless Brennan. It charges a flat fee of only £7 a trade with a month’s commission-free dealing, so 12 deals in a year cost £77. At the other end of the scale, the same deals done through Charles Schwab Europe would cost £24 a time, or a total of £308 including administration costs.”

Full Article: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0%2C%2C9556-2423048.html

Go Online for Cheap Deals

Sunday Telegraph, 13 November 2005

"The cost of buying and selling shares online has fallen, with Fidelity...slashing its dealing charges...from £13.50 to £9... But as the table shows, it is not the cheapest: Hoodless Brennan... charges just £7 per trade."

Money: Best Buys

The Guardian, 22 October 2005  

“…it's hard to better Hoodless Brennan's service when it comes to cost. The charge is an astoundingly low flat-rate pounds 7 per trade, regardless of the size or type of stock, with no admin fees. One rival, who prefers to remain nameless, says ruefully: 'Frankly, we just don't know how Hoodless Brennan does it at that price.' "

Trade Overseas for Less

The Times, 26 June 2005 

"Foreign shares help to diversify your portfolio - and they can now be bought and sold as cheaply as UK stocks Hoodless Brennan also charges the same fee whether you buy British or international companies. It levies a flat online fee of £7 per trade."

Where to Trade International Stocks

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Share Trading online is easy, cheap and booming

The Independent, 29 January 2005

"A key attraction is that internet brokerage services tend to be cheaper than phone deals. The best value execution-only deals tend to be offered by the less well-known brands, such as Hoodless Brennan."

Dealing shares online?

The Independent on Sunday, 20 February 2005 

"While the internet may have made share dealing easier, relatively few firms offer the service and the cost can seem high."

"Online deals range from a flat rate £7 per trade with stockbroker Hoodless Brennan...Before you plump for the cheapest deal, though, look at other costs. These will typically be for the administration and looking after your shares (called a 'custodian fee'). For example Hargreaves Lansdown levies £12.50 every three months for this. Alliance & Leicester makes no charge as long as you do at least one trade every quarter, but if your account lies idle during this time, it will cost you £9 or more. Hoodless Brennan has no such charges."

Take stock of the cheapest way to invest in shares

Express on Sunday, 29 May 2005 

"The cheapest for almost everyone is Hoodless Brennan. It has the lowest flat-fee commission charge on the market - just £7 to buy or sell...and there is no management fee."

This week's deal is the very cheapest way to buy, sell or hold stocks

Moneysavingexpert.com, 31 May 2005 

"Don't fall for the headline prices: brokers have a number of techniques to make themselves look artificially competitive. The cheapest for almost everyone is Hoodless Brennan."