Don't be an ISA fool; Apply until 11.55pm on April 5th Go compare with our comparison table

Don't be an ISA fool; Apply until 11.55pm on April 5th

31 March 2010 / by Rachel Mason

Easter has cut this tax year short, but at Fair Investment Company you can still buy many stocks and shares ISAs online up until 11.55pm on April 5th

"Because of the two bank holidays surrounding Easter Sunday, the tax year effectively ends for most providers on April 1st this year, as many are unable to process applications and transfers up until the actual tax year end of April 5th," says Rebecca Sargent, savings and investments editor at Fair Investment Company.

"But, at Fair Investment Company, we are able to process many stocks and shares ISA applications and transfers online right up until 11.55pm on April 5th."

By putting their money into an ISA fund through the Fair Investment Funds Service, investors effectively have an extra four days to make the most of their tax free £7,200 stocks and shares ISA allowance.

And, through the Fair Investment Funds Service investors can save up to 100% on standard initial fund ISA charges on top performing funds from leading fund managers including Schroder, Invesco Perpetual and Jupiter.

"We would urge you to take advantage of your ISA allowance now, and not get caught up in the Easter rush," says Rebecca, "but for those who do leave it until the last minute, our funds service can help, right up until nearly midnight on April 5th.

The Fair Investment Funds Service breaks ISA funds down into portfolios and popular ISA funds to make choosing easier, but for those who can't make up their mind before the tax year ends, the service allows investors to put their ISA allowance into a cash reserve until they have decided on the right fund.

"There is always the cash reserve for the indecisive, but investors should be aware that as long as it is held in there, they will not be receiving the tax benefits of an ISA, so the sooner they invest the better," said Rebecca.

"Remember, you can’t carry your ISA allowance across into next year – if you don’t use it before the end of the year, you can’t get it back."

Apply for a stocks and shares ISA online now through the Fair Investment Funds Service and save up to 100% on standard initial fund charges
 

 Product NameISA OptionIncome YieldMore Info
Income Builder Plusyes8.40%
per annum
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A 5 year structured investment plan paying a potential maximum quarterly income of 2.10% (equivalent to 8.40% per year). Also available for Stocks & Shares ISA and ISA transfer.
FTSE 100 Bonus Income Planyes7.50%
per annum
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5 year structured investment plan paying an income of 7.50% annually, including a potential annual bonus of 0.5%. Also available as a monthly income option, Stocks & Shares ISA investment and ISA transfer.
Income Deposit Planyes7.00%
per annum
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A 6 year capital protected structured deposit plan with the potential to pay 7% annual income. Backed by the Royal Bank of Scotland. Also available as a cash ISA and for ISA transfer.
Schroders Monthly High Income Fundyes
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The Schroder Monthly High Income Fund aims to generate a high income, whilst not compromising capital, by investing in a diversified basket of fixed income securities. 100% Discount off Initial Charges.
Invesco Perpetual Monthly Income Plus Fund ISAyes
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Popular monthly income fund that aims to achieve a high level of income whilst seeking to maximise total return through investing in high yielding corporate and Government bonds, together with UK equities. 100% discount on initial charges.
Henderson Strategic Bond Fundyes
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The aim of this fund is to deliver a quarterly income to investors by investing in higher yielding assets, which will include most types of fixed interest securities such as high yield bonds, investment grade bonds and government gilts, as well as having the ability to invest a proportion of the fund in equities. Income is paid to you quarterly.
Schroders Income Maximiseryes
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The Schroder Income Maximiser Fund ISA aims to deliver a target income yield of 7% pa, also providing potential capital growth. Income is paid to you quarterly. 100% Discount off Initial Charges.
Invesco Perpetual Corporate Bond ISAyes
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This highly popular fund aims to achieve a high level of overall return with relative security to capital. Income Paid to you twice yearly. Up to 100% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
Artemis Income ISAyes
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One of the leading UK Equity Income Funds. The Fund managers hunt out companies with strong free cash flow and solid balance sheets. Income is paid to you twice yearly. 100% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
Jupiter Corporate Bond Fund ISAyes
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The Jupiter Corporate Bond aims to achieve a high level of income with the opportunity for capital growth, through mainly investing in fixed interest securities. Income is paid to you twice yearly. 87.5% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
Invesco Perpetual High Income Fund ISAyes
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One of the UK's most popular income fund ISAs the Invesco Perpetual High Income has delivered consistently good long term returns through a variety of market conditions. Income is paid to you twice yearly. Up to a 100% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
M&G Corporate Bond ISAyes
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The M&G Corporate Bond Fund is a conservative ‘blue chip’ sterling fund that aims to produce a higher return than UK government bonds. Income is Paid to you Quarterly. 100% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
Jupiter Merlin Income Portfolioyes
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The Jupiter Merlin Income Portfolio fund aims to achieve a high and rising income with some potential for capital growth. Income Distributions are made to you quarterly. 95% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
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†† Income payments are dependent upon the FTSE 100 Index.

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