Isa guide - part one
February 23 2002
This year's season for selling individual savings accounts has got off to a slow start as investors remain nervous about dipping a toe into the choppy waters of the equity market. Billboard hoardings have been appearing for the past couple of months featuring new funds and fund management brands, but consumers remain wary of buying investments in a volatile market. The promotional frenzy of previous years has not yet materialised. Indeed, two years of falling share prices with no clear direction in the equity market so far this year, have left investors wary of committing more cash to funds for fear they may fall further.
Overview Market nerves colour fund season
Tax: Simplicity could be the main advantage
Rules: Regulations can catch unwary investors
IFA: Independence comes at a price
Charges: Check the price tag first
Cash: Tax strings loosen for investment returns
Funds Investment priorities determine fund choice
Rating: Weight of data makes heavy reading
UK equity income funds
Corporate bond funds
Finance online Online choice and offline decisions
Internet feeds information overload
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