Here we attempt to explain in simple terms all the different asset backed investments open to the individual investor, from contribution levels right through to taxation treatment of each investment.
Investments
Investing money needs careful consideration and you need to be absolutely sure of the risks involved. This section provides generic information on different types of saving & investment. You should seek advice appropriate to your specific circumstances prior to making any decisions.
The value of your investments can go down as well as up, so you could get back less than you invested.
In this document we look at all the various deposit based investment vehicles available in the marketplace today and what they mean to the individual investor.
In 2017 the contribution limit for Cash ISAs and Stocks and Shares ISAs was effectively merged, with the overall limit increased to £20,000
This document looks at the different investment vehicles available to the individual investor together with the key points to note. This is an at-a-glance guide with more detailed information being contained in the other documents on this page. The value of investments and income from them may go down. You may not get back the original amount invested and the levels, basis and reliefs of taxation are subject to change.
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