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Investment income is king

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 May 2012

Investing for income is always a popular investment theme, never more so than in recent months with income solutions ruling the roost over the ISA season for both the cash ISAs and investment ISAs. ... Read more

Investment Focus: Gilliat Income Builder Plus

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 May 2012

Of all the investment themes, income is consistently at the forefront of the investor’s mind, whether you are working and need to supplement your earnings, or retired and looking to add to you... Read more

5 x FTSE growth - potential returns of up to 100%

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 May 2012

"If you think the FTSE will rise over the medium term then this plan could be just for you. The Best Entry plan from Morgan Stanley offers a return of 5 x any rise in the FTSE 100 Index with a ... Read more

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Barclays Investments

Learn more about Barclays investments...

Barclays investments range from cash savings accounts to structured investment products, so depending on your circumstances you could find a Barclays investment option for you.

You can find out what some Barclays investment products offer by looking at the table below. See how Barclays deals match up to other leading investment opportunities and click on the links for more information:

Barclays investments come in all shapes and sizes, including:

  • Child trust funds – Put money aside for your child’s future
  • ISAs – Tax efficient way to save
  • Short-term savings – Earn interest on your savings without being tied down to a long-term agreement
  • Pension plans – Begin saving now to ensure you have a comfortable retirement

To compare Barclays investments plans against a wide selection of plans from other fund management companies click the link below to use the comparison table.
 Product NameISA OptionIncome YieldMore Info
Invesco Perpetual Monthly Income Plusyes7.01%More Info >
Income Paid Monthly. Popular 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. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Newton Higher Incomeyes7.02%More Info >
Income Paid Quarterly. The objective of the Fund is to achieve increasing distributions on a calendar year basis with long term capital growth. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Invesco Perpetual Distributionyes6.70%More Info >
Income Paid Monthly. Invesco Perpetual Distribution offers a balance between both income and capital growth through investment in UK based equities and fixed interest securities. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Schroders Income Maximiseryes6.27%More Info >
Income Paid Quarterly. The Fund’s investment objective is to provide income with potential for capital growth primarily through investment in equity and equity related securities of UK companies. The fund will also use derivative instruments to generate additional income. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Henderson Strategic Bondyes5.90%More Info >
Income Paid Quarterly. Investing in higher yielding assets which will include most types of fixed interest securities, this fund aims to deliver a quarterly income to investors. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Invesco Perpetual Corporate Bondyes5.54%More Info >
Income Paid Twice Yearly. The Invesco Perpetual Corporate Bond Fund aims achieve a high level of overall return, with relative security of capital. It intends to invest primarily in fixed interest securities. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Global Equity Income Fund yes4.56%**More Info >
Equity and equity related investments across global markets aiming to provide income and growth. Save 100% on initial charges.
M&G Optimal Incomeyes4.67%More Info >
Income Paid Twice Yearly.The fund aims to provide a total return to investors based on exposure to optimal income streams in investment markets. The fund invests across a broad range of fixed income assets according to where the fund manager identifies value. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Strategic Bond yes4.42%More Info >
The primary investment objective is to maximise total return (income plus capital ) by investing in global debt instruments,denominated in any currency, ranging from AAA Government Bonds through to high yield and emerging market corporate bonds. At least 50% of the fund will be invested in sterling and other currency denominated bonds hedged back to sterling. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Artemis Incomeyes 4.50%More Info >
Income Paid Twice Yearly. This fund aims to provide an increasing income and capital growth from investing mainly in ordinary shares, preference shares, convertible bonds and fixed-interest securities in the UK. We will not be restricted in our choice of investments, either by the size of the company, the industry it trades in, or the geographical split of the portfolio. See latest fund factsheet for details.
UK Income Fundyes4.30%More Info >
Income Paid Quarterly.To provide an above-average and growing income without sacrificing the benefits of long-term capital growth by investing primarily in the shares of companies incorporated or listed in the UK. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Invesco Perpetual Incomeyes3.63%More Info >
Income Paid Twice Yearly. The Invesco Perpetual Income Fund aims to achieve a reasonable level of income, together with capital growth. The fund intends to invest primarily in companies listed in the UK, with the balance invested internationally. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Invesco Perpetual High Income Fundyes3.87%More Info >
Income Paid Twice Yearly. Popular with investors, this fund aims to deliver a high level of income combined with capital growth by investing primarily in UK based companies. See latest fund factsheet for details.
*Current Income Yields are Gross, Variable and Not Guaranteed
**Historic Yield reflects distributions declared over the past 12 months as a percentage of the mid-market price of the fund.
*** This is the target yield the fund aims to achieve per year, it is not guaranteed and could change according to prevailing market conditions. The target yield is net of basic rate tax.
Information correct as at 08/02/2012.

The value of investments and any return from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information below. 

 Important Risk Information:

This website contains information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation in any way whatsoever. The value of investments and income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current tax law and there is no guarantee that tax rules will stay the same in the future.

Different types of investment carry different levels of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information for further details. Prior to making any decision to invest, you should ensure that you are familiar with the risks associated with a particular investment and should read the product literature. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of a particular investment, both in respect of its objectives and its risk profile, you should seek independent financial advice.

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