Share dealing on the web: a comprehensive review of design specifications across the globe

Given the rapid increase, over the past couple of years, of share dealing services available on the web, this paper describes the findings of a research study into the design specification of web-based (net) share trading sites. The purpose of the research is to highlight the key features of net trading sites across the globe and to identify `best of breed' examples of the features. The research is based on the latest available literature and a review of the majority of the sites across the globe. With this background in mind, the paper offers the first comprehensive review of the types of features that are available on net trading sites across the globe.