If you want to gain returns on your investments or interest while making tax savings, an income ISA can offer a convenient and tax-efficient way to save.
Why we like it: The Legal & General Dynamic Income Bond is designed for investors seeking income from a specialised investment which can form part of their existing savings portfolio.. To see more information about this fund go to the L&G website and select "Pick your Own Funds". You can invest up to £20,000 this tax year, with a low minimum of £100 lump sum or £20 per month, and you can manage your account easily online.
This fund is available via: Legal and General investment platform »
*Underlying yield as at 30/11/2020
Important: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.
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Why we like it: The Legal & General High Income Trust is designed for investors looking for income or growth from an investment in bonds. To see more information about this fund go to the L&G website and select "Pick your Own Funds". You can invest up to £20,000 this tax year, with a low minimum of £100 lump sum or £20 per month, and you can manage your account easily online.
This fund is available via: Legal and General investment platform »
*Annualised yield as at 30/11/2020
Important: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.
Why we like it: The Hargreaves Multi Manager High Income fund aims to deliver a high monthly income to clients by blending different types of funds and moving between different areas of the market when more attractive opportunities emerge. HL also aim to grow this income payment over time and therefore may invest in higher risk smaller companies they believe offer great potential for long term capital growth.
This fund is available via: Hargreaves Lansdown investment platform »
*Historic yield as at 31/12/2020
Important: The value of your investments can rise as well as fall. You may get back less than you invested. If you’re unsure, we recommend you ask for independent advice.
Why we like it: Getting paid a regular income is a priority for many investors. Whether you're in retirement, or want to boost your existing income, an equity income fund could be right for you. Even if you do not need income now, you can opt to reinvest it to boost capital growth. An emphasis on dividends and dividend growth makes this fund a more traditional UK equity income fund, in our view, so it could help form the foundation of an income portfolio.
This fund is available via: Hargreaves Lansdown investment platform »
*Historic yield correct as at 31/10/2020
Important information: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.
Why we like it: If you are looking for a high income yield this fund is suitable for long term investors drawing regular income from their portfolios. With a focus on high yield bonds and shares, the fund manager is an experienced bond investor who has a flexible approach to seeking out the best income opportunities.
This fund is available via: Interactive Investor investment platform »
*Historic yield as at 30/9/2020
Important information: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.
Why we like it: If you are looking to access Asia’s exciting growth potential along with a regular income this fund may be for you. Focuses on larger, dividend-paying companies in developed Asian markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. Invests in a small number of companies so each can contribute a lot to performance, which can increase risk. The fund aims to pay an attractive income and grow your investment. A focus on companies that tend to be more stable could help the fund fall to a lesser extent than some others when markets are weak. Jupiter has grown to be one of the UK’s most successful and respected investment management groups.
This fund is available via: Hargreaves Lansdown investment platform »
*Correct as at 31/10/2020
Important information: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.
Why we like it: A fund with a conservative approach to bond investing. The focus is on quality companies that are in good financial health and generate enough cash to keep paying bondholders. Aims to provide a relatively steady income and a small amount of growth, without taking excessive risks. It could help diversify a portfolio focused on shares, or be used as a way to limit volatility during tougher times for stock and bond markets.
This fund is available via: Fidelity investment platform »
*Distribution Yield as at 30/11/2020
Important information: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.
Why we like it: A low cost ethical fund (0.25% pa ongoing charge) with the objective of the Fund is to provide growth by tracking the performance of the FTSE 350 Index (the “Index”), excluding shares of companies whose business does not meet a range of ethical and environmental guidelines (“ethical screening methodology”) determined by an external agency chosen by the Manager.
This fund is available via: Legal and General investment platform »
*Historic yield correct as at 30/11/2020
Important information: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.
Why we like it: JP Morgan Asset management is one of the worlds largest and best known brands in investment management. The aim of this fund is to achieve high and rising income by investing globally primarily in equities in any economic sector whilst participating in long term capital growth.
This fund is available via: Hargreaves Lansdown investment platform »
*Correct as at 30/11/2020
Important information: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.
Why we like it: Suitable for the long term investor the fund manager Terry Smith focuses on a small number of high quality, resilient, global growth companies (Between 20 and 30 stocks) that are good value with the intention of holding the shares for a long time. Companies held include Microsoft, Paypal and Estee Lauder.
This fund is available via: Fidelity investment platform »
*Historic yield as at 31/7/ 2020
Important information: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.
- Counterparty: Barclays Bank plc
- Term: Up to 6 years
Important: Structured investment plans are not capital protected and are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) for default alone. There is a risk of losing some or all of your initial investment due to the performance of the underlying investment. There is also a risk that the company backing the plan known as the Counterparty may be unable to repay your initial investment and any returns stated.
- Potential quarterly income: 1% (equivalent to 4% annually)
- Income paid even if FTSE 100 falls by 25%
- Potential to kick out quarterly from year 2 onwards
- Available for ISA, ISA transfer and direct investment
- Capital is at risk if the FTSE 100 Index has fallen by more than 35% at the end of the plan, in which case your initial investment will reduce by 1% for each 1% fall
- Minimum investment £5,000
- If you withdraw your money early you may get back less than you originally invested
- An arrangement fee applies to this plan
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Important Information: Structured investment plans are not capital protected and are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) for default alone. There is a risk of losing some or all of your initial investment due to the performance of the underlying investment. There is also a risk that the company backing the plan known as the Counterparty may be unable to repay your initial investment and any returns stated.