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Investment Focus: Legal & General Inflation Protected Deposit Plan

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 November 2011

The current rate of inflation is well above the Bank of England’s target of 2% and is a major cause of concern for savers across the UK. We take a look at a recent new entrant to the market wh... Read more

Investment Focus: Meteor Income Deposit Plan

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 November 2011

The current economic environment is one of the most challenging ever seen and those that are feeling it most are savers and investors seeking an income from their capital. We take a look at one part... Read more

Investment Focus: Gilliat Deposit Kick Out Plan

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 15 November 2011

Finding a product that offers an attractive solution in the current economic climate is certainly a challenge. However, despite some of the most challenging conditions ever seen, we take a look at o... Read more

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What lies in store in 2012

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 January 2012

2011 has certainly been a year of strong themes which have dramatically shaped the market as well as the opportunities available for savers and investors. We take a look at what these have been and ... Read more

A review of the FTSE in 2011 and what we can learn

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 January 2012

The FTSE is one of the most important indicators of investment performance and acts as a key benchmark for many investors in the UK. For this reason we take a look back at 2011 and review what happe... Read more

Our Top 10 most popular plans in 2011

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 09 January 2012

With 2012 well underway, there is already a competitive range of plans available across a wide number of plan types, whether you are looking for traditional savings routes, investments with the pote... Read more

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Top 10 reasons to consider Kick Out plans

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 07 February 2012

With the interest in Kick Out plans continuing to rise and the current market offering some of the highest rates ever from this type of investment, we give you 10 reasons which help to explain why K... Read more

Kick Out plans laid bare

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 07 February 2012

Kick Out plans were the real story of 2011, with a huge surge of interest that continues to keep pace. With such a wide variety of products available in the market, we take an in-depth look under th... Read more

What lies in store in 2012

Oliver Roylance-Smith / 10 January 2012

2011 has certainly been a year of strong themes which have dramatically shaped the market as well as the opportunities available for savers and investors. We take a look at what these have been and ... Read more

Portman ISA

What happened to Portman ISAs?

If you used to have a Portman ISA, Nationwide will be taking care of it for you now because Portman merged with Nationwide in 2007.

Check out our top pick ISA deals in the table below to compare to what a Portman ISA used to provide:


 Product NameISA OptionIncome YieldMore Info
Income Builder yes7.50%
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A 5 years and 3 weeks structured investment plan paying a potential maximum quarterly income of 1.875% (equivalent to 7.50% per year). Also available for Stocks & Shares ISA and ISA transfer.
FTSE Income Deposit Planyes7.25%
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A 6 year capital protected structured deposit plan with the potential to pay 7.25% annual income. Backed by the Royal Bank of Scotland. Also available as a cash ISA and for ISA transfer.
FTSE 100 Bonus Income Planyes7.50%
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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.
FTSE Income Planno5.80%
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3 year structured income plan with a fixed quarterly income return of 1.45% gross. Equivalent to 5.80% gross per year. Not available for ISA investment.
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.

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. 

A Portman ISA (Individual Savings Account) will now be a Nationwide ISA, but what they offer remains similar. There are two main types of Nationwide ISA, just like the Portman ISA:
  • Cash ISAs - Save up to £5,100 (from 6 April 2010) with the safety of cash
  • Stocks and shares ISAs - Take a gamble on the stock market by investing up to £10,200 (from 6 April 2010) 

So, if you are trying to find out what to do with your Portman ISA, compare a number of top pick ISA deals by clicking on this link to get to our free comparison table:

 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.

Investments in Stocks & Shares ISAs do not contain the same degree of capital security as investments in deposits. Stocks and shares ISAs are designed as medium to long term investments of, for example, five years or more. 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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