An ISA, or Individual Savings Account, is a tax efficient way of investing in stocks and shares, that includes open-ended investment companies (OEICs), unit trust funds, and cash. There are two types of ISA; a Mini and a Maxi.
With our Maxi ISA you can invest up to £7,200 (from 6 April 2008) into OEIC and unit trust funds each tax year. With our Mini ISA, you can invest up to £3,600 (from 6 April 2008) each tax year.
A fund is a range of stocks and shares purchased with a ‘pool’ of money received from a large number of investors. The type of stocks and shares purchased are those that aim to help the fund achieve its objectives. OEIC funds are divided into shares; unit trusts are divided into units. The number of shares or units you receive is dependent on the amount you invest and the price of the shares or units at the time of your investment.
Yes, you can invest from as little as £25 per month.
You will pay an initial charge of between 0% and 2% of your investment. The fund managers also charge an annual fee. Full details of the charges can be found in the Terms and Conditions. We recommend you read these before you apply.
You will be sent a letter to confirm that your application has been accepted. You will also receive a statement every six months for the selected investment funds.