Putting international shares in an Isa

International shares are a great way to diversify your portfolio. But putting them in your Isa is far from simple. Here's what you need to know, and a list of four of the cheapest online brokers.

It's a good idea to get exposure to international shares in your search for income and growth and to diversify your portfolio. But when it comes to putting such shares in an Isa, the rules aren't entirely straightforward and many brokers don't make things easy. Here are the key things to be aware of.

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iWebwww.iweb-sharedealing.co.ukBelgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, UK, USNo Isa fee, £5 per deal, 1.5% foreign-exchange commission (with effect from April)£229/£189/£174
iDealingwww.idealing.comUS, Canada and most of western Europe£20 per year Isa fee, £9.90 per deal, trades via market makers that charge up to 0.5% foreign-exchange commission£195/£116/£86
Sippdealwww.sippdeal.co.ukUS, Canada and most of western EuropeNo Isa fee, £9.95 per deal, trades via market makers that charge up to 0.5% foreign-exchange commission£176/£96/£66
Saxo Modern Wealth Managementwww.modernwealthmanagement.co.ukBelgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, UK, US£35/year Isa fee, 0.15% per trade (min £9.95), no foreign-exchange commission£154/£75/£52
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