Best Portfolio Tracker for United Kingdom Investors
Track your ISAs, SIPPs, and international holdings in one multi-currency dashboard built for UK investors.
Why tracking investments in United Kingdom is different
The United Kingdom has one of the most developed retail investment markets in the world. British investors benefit from tax-advantaged wrappers like ISAs and SIPPs, alongside general investment accounts offered by dozens of competing platforms. Yet this fragmentation creates a real problem: most UK investors hold accounts across multiple providers with no single view of their total wealth.
For the growing number of British expats and digital nomads, the complexity multiplies. Moving abroad triggers changes to ISA contribution eligibility, alters SIPP withdrawal rules, and raises questions about QROPS transfers and tax residency status. Capital Gains Tax obligations shift depending on residency, and existing UK holdings must still be monitored even when you can no longer contribute. Without a clear picture of what you own, it is easy to lose track.
FlashFi gives UK investors a single dashboard that tracks portfolios in GBP alongside USD, EUR, and 30+ other currencies. Whether you hold a Stocks and Shares ISA with Hargreaves Lansdown, a SIPP with AJ Bell, and a brokerage account in the US, FlashFi brings everything together with real-time currency conversion so you always know your true net worth.
Key challenges for United Kingdom investors
ISA and SIPP tracking gaps
UK investors commonly spread holdings across a Stocks and Shares ISA, a SIPP, and one or more general investment accounts, often with different providers. Hargreaves Lansdown, AJ Bell, Vanguard UK, and Interactive Investor each have their own dashboards, but none can show your full picture across platforms. This fragmentation makes it difficult to assess total asset allocation, rebalance effectively, or understand true portfolio performance.
GBP weakness and currency impact
Since the Brexit referendum, sterling has experienced persistent volatility against the dollar and euro. For UK investors holding US equities, global ETFs, or European funds, exchange rate movements can materially alter returns when measured in GBP. A US stock that is flat in dollar terms might show a significant gain or loss in pounds, and most UK platforms do not make this currency impact visible.
Expat ISA and SIPP restrictions
Once you leave the UK, ISA contributions are no longer permitted, though existing ISA holdings can remain invested. SIPP rules become more complicated abroad, with access to the 25% tax-free lump sum depending on your destination country and any applicable double taxation treaty. British expats need to track these frozen UK accounts alongside new investments in their country of residence.
Multi-currency holdings are common
UK investors are among the most internationally diversified in Europe. It is routine to hold US-listed stocks in USD, European index funds in EUR, and emerging market ETFs denominated in various currencies. Standard UK platforms typically show everything converted to GBP, obscuring the actual currency exposure and making it harder to manage foreign exchange risk deliberately.
How FlashFi helps United Kingdom investors
GBP-Native Dashboard
View your entire portfolio in pounds sterling with automatic real-time conversion from USD, EUR, and 30+ other currencies, so you always know your net worth in GBP.
Track ISAs, SIPPs, and GIAs Together
Create a unified view across all your UK tax wrappers and international accounts in one place, regardless of which platforms hold them.
No Account Linking Required
FlashFi works with any broker or platform. Track holdings from Hargreaves Lansdown, AJ Bell, Vanguard UK, Interactive Investor, Freetrade, or any international broker without sharing login credentials.
Real-Time FX Impact
See exactly how GBP/USD and GBP/EUR movements affect the sterling value of your international holdings, so you can make informed decisions about currency exposure.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track my ISA and SIPP in FlashFi?
Yes. You can create separate portfolios for each tax wrapper, including Stocks and Shares ISAs, SIPPs, and General Investment Accounts. FlashFi uses manual entry so it works with any UK provider, and you can see all your accounts aggregated in a single net worth view.
Does FlashFi show my portfolio in GBP?
Yes. You can set GBP as your base currency and FlashFi will convert all holdings to pounds sterling using live exchange rates. You can also view individual positions in their native currency to understand your true foreign exchange exposure.
I'm a UK expat — can I still use FlashFi?
Absolutely. FlashFi is built for expats and digital nomads. You can track your existing UK ISA and SIPP holdings alongside investments in your new country of residence, all in one dashboard. Set your display currency to GBP, your local currency, or both.
How does FlashFi compare to Sharesight for UK investors?
Sharesight converts everything to a single base currency, which hides actual currency exposure. FlashFi tracks each holding in its native currency and shows you the real-time FX impact on your GBP net worth. For UK investors with international holdings, this gives a much clearer picture of where your returns are actually coming from.
What currencies does FlashFi support alongside GBP?
FlashFi supports over 30 currencies including USD, EUR, CHF, AUD, SGD, HKD, JPY, CAD, and many more. Exchange rates are updated daily, so your portfolio valuations in GBP always reflect current market conditions.
By David Brougham