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Virgin Money: IFAs recommend investing in UK Shares to clients

(12/07/2010)

More than four out of five IFAs will recommend investing in UK Shares to clients over the next three months as confidence in the long-term prospects of the UK economy grows despite recent volatility, Virgin Money’s Investor Intentions Index shows. The numbers of advisers recommending UK Shares has grown to 83% in the past three months from 74%, putting the UK market clearly ahead of Emerging Markets and the Far East as the best homes for clients’ cash. But advisers are more optimistic abou... [more]

Vantage Development: Private investors are buying riskier funds for the first time since last November

(29/05/2009)

The jury remains out on whether the recent equity and bond market rallies are sustainable in the long term. However, despite the recent rise, valuations across many asset classes look reasonable. With confidence returning to the equity markets, it is unsurprising to see private investors buying riskier funds for the first time since last November. Since the March lows, some funds have appreciated by more than 50%. The top ten performers listed below has many household names as well as a few l... [more]

Vantage Development: Investors can start taking advantage of the ISA allowance now

(05/05/2009)

Previously the most you could invest to make sure you didn’t go above the maximum ISA allowance of £7,200 was £600 per month for the Tax Year. Following last month’s Budget, you can now invest £850 per month which will bring you to the maximum allowance of £10,200 after 12 months. Investors who are 50 and over can now invest a maximum of £850 per month into their ISA in line with the new limit of £10,200. Investors do not need to wait to take advantage of the new levels. Lump sum investo... [more]

Vantage Development: Investors are increasingly switching to equity and bond investments

(10/03/2009)

With recent interest rate cuts, investors are increasingly switching to equity and bond investments to secure a reasonable income. Unsurprisingly, the top ten fund buys on the Vantage platform haven’t changed much in recent months with bonds and equity income featuring prominently. With taxes on the rise, it is increasingly important for investors to keep their financial affairs as tax efficient as possible. ISAs and SIPPs are proving popular despite the current economic malaise. Ben Lundi... [more]