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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

Investment Focus

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

Specialist Investment Funds

Specialist investment funds allow investors to invest in areas that are not included in the more mainstream fund sectors, such as corporate bonds and equities.

There are a range of specialist funds to choose from including funds that invest in medical discoveries or gold. You can apply for a range of leading specialist funds through our funds service. Click on the links below to learn more:

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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. 

In addition to mainstream funds, which invest in traditional assets, there are also specialist asset classes which can diversify and potentially enhance your investment portfolio, such as:

  • Specialist property funds
  • Private equity funds
  • Sovereign wealth funds
  • Feeder funds
  • Hedge funds

The specialist investment fund market was specifically created to bring alternative asset managers and investors together.

Whether you’re investing for income, growth, or both, see the table through the link below for a wide range of funds to choose from, and apply online if you find one that suits your investment portfolio.


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Income Funds - Select Range
 Product NameISA OptionIncome YieldMore Info
Monthly Income Plus Fundyes
7.50%*
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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.
Higher Income Fundyes
7.05%**
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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. 100% discount on initial charges.
Distribution Fundyes
6.98%*
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Income Paid Monthly. Offers balance between both income and capital growth through investment in UK based equities and fixed interest securities. Save 100% on Initial Charges.
*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. 

Emerging Market Funds
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Emerging Markets FundGlobal Emerging MarketsFactsheetMore Info >
Aims to provide long-term capital growth through investing in global emerging stock markets. Save 100% on Initial Charges.
RCM BRIC Stars FundSpecialistFactsheetMore Info >
Capital growth fund that invests in the equity markets in Brazil, Russia, India and China. Save 100% on Initial Charges.
Russia and Greater Russia FundSpecialistFactsheetMore Info >
A capital growth fund that invests predominately in securities issued by companies based in Russia and Greater Russia. Save 100% on Initial Charges.

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.

Passive Funds
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FTSE 100 IndexFactsheetMore Info
The Fund aims to provide long term capital growth by matching the return of the FTSE 100 Index. The Fund will invest in companies that make up the FTSE 100 Index.
Emerging Markets Stock IndexFactsheetMore Info
Seeks to track the performance of the Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") Emerging Markets Index, a market-capitalisation-weighted index of companies in emerging markets in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Middle East.
All Stocks Gilt IndexFactsheetMore Info
The investment objective of this Trust is to track the total return of UK Government Securities as represented by the investment in a representative sample of stocks.

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. 

Commodity Funds
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Gold & General FundSpecialistFactsheetMore Info >
Specialist growth fund that invests in gold, mining and precious metal related shares. Save 100% on Initial Charges.
Global Resources Fund SpecialistFactsheetMore Info >
Aims to achieve capital growth by investing in the natural resources and energy sectors globally. Save 100% on initial fund charges.
Natural Resources FundSpecialistFactsheetMore Info >
Investing in shares of global companies involved in commodities, this fund aims to deliver long-term capital. Save 100% on Initial Charges.

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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