Compare 2024/25 Stocks & Shares ISA Deals

If you are looking to use your 2024/25 ISA allowance see our selected options for stocks and shares based ISAs.

For investment ISAs there are a range of options including ISA funds which offer you the option of selecting your own funds based on attitude to risk, or allowing a specialist manager to invest on your behalf.

Nutmeg ISA

Stocks & Shares ISA

Nutmeg ISA – Simple and transparent. Choose an investment style that works for you
  • In-house investment team have built a range of portfolios, which are then allocated as per your chosen investment style
  • Choice of five investment styles built by experts and using exchange traded funds to diversify across stocks, bonds, industries, even countries. Choose the one that works for you
  • Open or transfer your ISA account 
  • Log in and start with as little as £500, and with 100% cash if you so wish
  • 24/7 access to your account, so you can always see where your stocks and shares ISA is invested and how it’s performing
Our view: Choose a portfolio that’s managed by an expert team. No tie-ins, no set-up fees, no exit charges. Live chat, customer support and investor tools and guides. Portfolio management fees of 0.45%-0.75% up to £100k, 0.25%-0.35% beyond £100k. Authorised and regulated by the FCA. Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Fund costs and market spread will apply. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. Capital at risk. Go to the Nutmeg Site »   Approved by Nutmeg 09/08/2024

High Growth Investment Plan

Walker Crips UK Annual Kick Out Plan

Potential Return – 8% pa

  • Return paid if the FTSE 100 Index goes up by any amount on an annual observation date
  • Potential early return every year from year 2 onwards
  • 6 year maximum term
  • ISA Option
  • Invest from £10,000
Capital at risk More information »

Investment Growth Plan ISAs

Plan Name

Meteor FTSE Annual 100 Kick Out Plan

Maximum Potential Return
8.3%
per annum
Term
Up to 5 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Walker Crips UK Annual Kick Out Plan

Maximum Potential Return
8%
per annum
Term
Up to 6 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Mariana FTSE 100 Kick Out Plan

Maximum Potential Return
8% pa
per annum
Term
Up to 7 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

MB UK 5Y Annual 100 Kick Out Plan Y1 60

Maximum Potential Return
7.83%
per annum
Term
Up to 5 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Meteor FTSE Daily 100 Kick Out Plan

Maximum Potential Return
7.4%
per annum
Term
Up to 6 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

MB UK 5Y Annual Step Down to 85 Kick Out Plan Y2 65

Maximum Potential Return
7.11%
per annum
Term
Up to 5 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Mariana FTSE 100 Defensive Kick Out Plan

Maximum Potential Return
7%
per annum
Term
Up to 7 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Arcus 6Y UK Defensive Step Down Kick Out Plan

Maximum Potential Return
6.55%
per annum
Term
Up to 6 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Meteor FTSE Annual 90 Kick Out Plan

Maximum Potential Return
6.55%
per annum
Term
Up to 5 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Meteor FTSE Annual Step Down to 80 Kick Out Plan

Maximum Potential Return
6.55%
per annum
Term
Up to 5 years
ISA Option

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.

Investment Income Plan ISAs

Plan Name

Meteor FTSE Quarterly 85 Income Kick Out Plan

Potential Income
Up to 6.8% pa
Term
Up to 10 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Mariana FTSE 100 Defensive Income Kick Out Plan

Potential Income
Up to 6.1%
per year
Term
Up to 6 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

MB UK 6Y Monthly 85 Income Kick Out Plan

Potential Income
Up to 6.0%
per year
Term
Up to 6 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Meteor FTSE Quarterly 75 Income Kick Out Plan

Potential Income
Up to 5.8%
per year
Term
Up to 10 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Walker Crips UK Fixed Income  Plan

Annual Income
5.5%
fixed income per year
Term
5 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Arcus 6Y UK Monthly Fixed Income Plan

Annual Income
5.4%
fixed income per year
Term
6 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Hop Investing UK Monthly Fixed Income Plan

Annual Income
5.35%
fixed income per year
Term
7 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Meteor FTSE Monthly Fixed Income Plan

Annual Income
5.34%
fixed income per year
Term
6 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

Causeway Securities UK 5 Year Fixed Monthly Income Plan

Annual Income
5.28%
fixed income per year
Term
5 years
ISA Option

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.

Plan Name

MB UK 4Y Monthly Fixed Income Kick Out Plan Y2 65

Annual Income
5.07%
fixed income per year
Term
Up to 4 years
ISA Option

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.

Investment Fund ISAs

Invest From
Any lump sum or £25 per month
Fund Choice
40,000+ UK and global stocks
Features
Low flat fee structure. Regular investing is free.
ISA Transfers

Pay no account fee for 6 months when you open an ii ISA. No minimum deposit required. Offer ends 31st December. Capital at risk. Terms & trading fees apply. New customers only

Why we like it: An award-winning ISA that gives you complete control. The second largest platform in the UK with the widest choice of investment options in the market including funds, investment trusts, ETF’s and more. Open online in less than 10 minutes. Access to expert independent ideas and analysis. Low cost fees and trading. Capital at risk.
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Invest From
£50
Fund Choice
Over 2,000 funds
Features
Invest in over 2,000 funds plus Exchange Traded Funds, Investment Trusts, UK & International shares and more
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: Voted Best Stockbroker at the Online Money Awards 2023. Low cost investing, with no charge to buy or sell funds. UK based support team available by phone and online.
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Invest From
No minimum
Fund Choice
Over 12,500 investments, or a choice of five managed funds
Protection Scheme
FSCS
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: Take charge of your investment decisions and invest from just £1 to build your investment portfolio from over 12,500 investments, from stocks and shares, funds, ETFs and more. Low platform fee is a maximum 0.30%. Alternatively choose an expertly managed portfolio by selecting from a range of five actively managed funds that most closely matches your investment objectives and risk appetite with an annual review to to ensure your money is being managed in a suitable investment strategy. Advice is restricted to Charles Stanley Direct’s in-house funds and is subject to a minimum investment £20,000. Capital at risk.
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Invest From
£25 per month or £1.50 per deal
Fund Choice
Over 2,000 funds, shares and more across 25 markets
Features
Manage your investments by providing a wealth of investment tools, videos, research and for customers with more than £4,000 in their account free access to Shares magazine.
ISA Transfers

SPECIAL OFFER: Win one of ten £1,000 John Lewis vouchers when you open and deposit £1,000 into an AJ Bell SIPP, Stocks and Shares ISA or Stocks and Shares LISA account before 30th April 2024. T&C’s apply

Why we like it: Invest in over 2,000 funds, shares and more across 25 markets. Invest from £25 per month. Which? Recommended Provider for Investment Platforms 2019–2023. Low-cost online dealing from £1.50.  Open your account in minutes from app or website, manage your portfolio on the move. FSCS protected. Capital at risk
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Invest From
£1
Fund Choice
Choose from a range of 36 funds and ETFs and 20 US stocks
Features
Select one of three simple starting options with a range of tracker funds or build your own investment portfolio by customising your investment options
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: Choose from a range of 36 funds and ETFs and 20 US stocks to invest with Moneybox. Earn 3.5% AER Variable on any uninvested cash you hold. There are additional fees charged directly by the fund provider. Please check the key investor information document (KIID) for a particular fund for more information. Keep things simple and get started with one of our three starting options: Cautious, Balanced or Adventurous – and customise your investments to align with your values. Open with as little as £1. When investing, your capital is at risk
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Invest From
£30 a month or a lump sum from £100
Fund Choice
With-Profits Fund
Protection Scheme
FSCS
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: You don’t have to make any tricky investment decisions; your money will be invested in Shepherds With Profits Fund, and the bonuses you could receive will depend on the future performance of the fund. To try to achieve higher returns for you, your money is invested in a variety of assets, the majority of which consist of stocks and shares, but also property, bonds and cash. While returns are not guaranteed in stocks and shares investments and the value can go down as well as up, Shepherds apply a process known as ‘smoothing’ that attempts to even out fluctuations in the value and aims to keep a consistent level of bonus payments. Capital at risk.
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. Please note: As with all investing, your capital is at risk you may get back less than you have put in. The value of the ISA will depend on the performance of the investments and any bonuses cannot be guaranteed. Additionally, if investment conditions are poor, we may apply a Market Value Reduction (MVR)
Invest From
£1
Investment Type
10 managed portfolios to choose from
Features
Choose your risk profile and have an investment Plan built and managed for you. Ethical Plan options. Part of the Aviva group
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: Choose your level of risk from cautious to adventurous and have a plan expertly created and managed for you. Create multiple Plans – including Ethical Plans – with different risk levels. Invest as little or much as you like, add regular payments and top up whenever you like. Withdraw money or transfer out without notice or penalty fees. Wealthify app lets you check how your Plan is performing, manage your transactions and provide investment news and insights. Simple annual management charge of 0.6%.
Capital at risk.
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Invest From
£25 through regular savings or £1,000 as a lump sum
Fund Choice
Over 4,000+ funds, plus shares, investment trusts and exchange-traded funds.
Features
Great value service fee. Easy to set up. Online guidance to help with your investment decisions
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: This award-winning ISA has an extensive range of investment options, including thousands of funds and shares, plus a guidance service to help you find investment ideas. There is a low service fee (typically 0.35%), easy online application process and apps to manage your money on the move. Additional charges apply depending on your choice of investments. Plus, everything is backed by Fidelity’s 50 years of investment experience. Boring Money Best Buy ISA 2023
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. Eligibility to invest in an ISA and tax treatment depends on personal circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. Please note that this information is not a personal recommendation in respect of a particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice.
Invest From
£25 per month or £100 single
Fund Choice
2,500+ funds
Features
Do-it-yourself or Ready-made-portfolios.
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: Hargreaves Lansdown are the UK’s no. 1 investment platform for private investors – kickstart your investing with their award-winning ISA. Choose your own investments with expert research and ideas to help you, or simply pick a ready-made portfolio. Manage via website, app or phone. Capital at risk.
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Invest From
£2
Fund Choice
Invest in over 6,100+ US, UK & EU stocks & ETFs commission-free
Features
Trusted by 1.5 million people. FSCS protected. Capital at risk. ISA eligibility and tax rules apply. Other charges may apply
ISA Transfers

Sign up to Freetrade and you’ll get a free share worth £10 to £100. T&C’s apply

Why we like it: Commission-free investing: No fees for buying or selling stocks (other charges may apply). Support: Fast and friendly customer support. A wide range of investments: 6,100+ US, UK, and European stocks, ETFs, and investment trusts. Low monthly fees: From £4.99/month. Capital at risk
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Invest From
£10 per month or £100 single
Fund Choice
Unitised With-Profits fund
Protection Scheme
FSCS
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: Invest from only £10 a month, lump sums from just £100 or a combination of both using your tax-free Investment ISA allowance. You can stop, restart, raise or lower your payments or your investments and cash in whenever you want. When you set up a My MoneyBuilder Select (ISA), your money will be invested in a single fund – the Unitised With-Profits fund. A mixed managed fund from Scottish Friendly where premiums are pooled with those of other clients and returns are linked to the performance of the underlying assets within the fund. Remember the value of investments can go down as well as up, and you could get back less than you’ve paid in. If you cash in before the end of 5 years there will be a £50 deduction from your cash-in value.
Important information: Investment ISAs are tax-efficient wrappers for long term investments. Capital at risk. Charges may apply.  Tax rules may change in the future and whether particular tax rules benefit you, will depend on your individual circumstances. ISA transfer charges may apply, please check with your provider.
Invest From
No minimum
Fund Choice
Over 2,500 funds, UK shares, investment trusts and ETFs
or choose Ready Made & Managed Portfolios
Features
Investment search tool makes it easy to browse and filter investments, use free guides and articles if you need any inspiration
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: Pick your own investments or choose a Ready-made Portfolio. Some of the lowest investment ISA account fees available. Tiered service fees of 0.2% or less a year, no set-up fees and share dealing for just £4.95 per trade. You don’t pay anything to open your ISA or buy funds, and share dealing costs just £4.95 per trade. Voted Best ISA Provider at the City of London Wealth Management Awards 2020. Capital at risk.
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Invest From
£1,500
Investment Type
7 managed portfolios to choose from
Features
Choose your risk profile & have it matched to an investment portfolio expertly built and managed
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: Answer questions about your goals, financial situation and attitude to risk, and Moneyfarm will recommend the right ISA portfolio for you, built and managed by experts to help your money grow. You’ll always be invested in a portfolio that’s suitable for you, and you can manage this through the Advice Centre. See what you’re invested in, how you’re performing and how much you’re paying anywhere and any time with the Moneyfarm app. Add money to your ISA by setting up a direct debit, investing a lump-sum, or by transferring old ISAs for free. Capital at risk.
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Invest From
£25 lump sum or regular payment
Fund Choice
A wide range of funds, shares, investment trusts and ETFs
Features
Flexible ISA. If you take money from your account, provided you put it back during the same tax year, it won’t count against your annual ISA allowance
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: Multi-award winning ISA with a wide range of investment choices. The Willis Owen ISA is a flexible ISA, which means that if you take money (either as a cash withdrawal or from your income payments) from your account, provided you put it back during the same tax year, replacement of the money won’t count against your annual ISA allowance. Expert insights, guides and tools to help you invest. Low minimum investment of £25, and/or transfer existing ISA’s in. View your portfolio 24/7 on easy to use and secure platform. Tiered annual fees ranging from 0.15% to 0.40%. Capital at risk.
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.

Share Dealing ISAs

Share Dealing ISA
Trade From
£4.99 a month
Using the Investor Essentials Plan
Frequent Trader Rate
Free if regular investing each month
Platform Fees
No transfer or exit fees. From £4.99 using the Investor Essentials Plan

Pay no account fee for 6 months when you open an ii ISA. No minimum deposit required. Offer ends 31st December. Capital at risk. Terms & trading fees apply. New customers only

Why we like it: An award-winning ISA that gives you complete control. The second largest platform in the UK with the widest choice of investment options in the market including funds, investment trusts, ETF’s and more. Open online in less than 10 minutes. Access to expert independent ideas and analysis. Low cost fees and trading. Capital at risk.

Invest From
£50
Fund Choice
Over 2,000 funds
Features
Invest in over 2,000 funds plus Exchange Traded Funds, Investment Trusts, UK & International shares and more
ISA Transfers
Why we like it: Voted Best Stockbroker at the Online Money Awards 2023. Low cost investing, with no charge to buy or sell funds. UK based support team available by phone and online.
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invested. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future.
Share Dealing ISA
Trade From
£60
Features
ADVFN "Best Execution Only Broker 2020"
Platform Fees
From 0.25% pa

SPECIAL OFFER: Win one of ten £1,000 John Lewis vouchers when you open and deposit £1,000 into an AJ Bell SIPP, Stocks and Shares ISA or Stocks and Shares LISA account before 30th April 2024. T&C’s apply

Good to know: Deal from £1.50 and never pay more than £5.00 per online deal. ‘Self Select ISA Provider of the Year’ at the 2020 ADVFN International Financial Awards. Capital at risk.

Share Dealing ISA
Trade From
£11.95
Frequent Trader Rate
£5.95 to £8.95
Platform Fees
From 0.45% pa (Capped at £45 pa for shares)

Good to know: HL are the UK’s No 1 broker. Live prices are free & you get the best price when buying or selling shares for HL customers. 2,500 funds, shares and more. Expert investment ideas. Award winning mobile app. Capital at risk.

An investment ISA is simply where you use your annual ISA allowance (currently £20,000 in 2024/25) to invest in non cash assets such as shares, investment trusts, open-ended investment companies (OEICs), life insurance policies, corporate bonds, and gilts.

An investment ISA, as with all investments, involves an element of risk, so it’s important that you are comfortable with this and you are in a sufficiently stable financial position. If you are unsure you should seek independent financial advice.

Before you open an investment ISA, make sure that:

  • Your debts are under control – you’ve either paid them off or have affordable arrangements in place to do so.
  • You have emergency savings that you can access easily if something unexpected occurs – if your car breaks down or you’re made redundant, you’ll need savings that you can use straight away.

If you’re very new to saving and don’t yet have a basic emergency fund, you may find that a cash ISA is more suitable for you at this stage. Once you’ve built up some accessible savings in this way, you might then want to consider an investment ISA.

 

  • You should be prepared to invest for the medium to long term with a investment ISA – for example, for five years or more.
  • If you think you might require access to your cash in the next couple of years, a investment ISA may not be the right choice for you. Share prices can be volatile – and so if you were to withdraw your investment in the next twelve to eighteen months, you could end up with less money than you started with.
  • Different investment ISAs have different investment options. These range from as little as £10 per month (e.g. through a fund) to a specified minimum investment (e.g. £500).
  • Some ISA providers will give you online access to your account, allowing you to see the investment performance of your ISA and keep up to date with any charges incurred.
  • If your investment ISA isn’t performing as well as you’d like, you will usually be permitted to transfer it another provider. To do this, speak to your new ISA manager who will arrange the transfer, allowing you to avoid losing any tax benefits by withdrawing your cash.
  • You can transfer shares you get from an HMRC-approved SAYE (save as you earn) scheme run by your employer, or a share incentive plan, into a investment component of an ISA without incurring capital gains tax, up to your annual ISA allowance.
  • You will not be able to transfer any existing non-ISA shares, or shares you’ve inherited, into an investment ISA.
  • With an investment ISA, there is greater long-term growth potential than a cash ISA – however, bear in mind that the value of your investment can go down as well as up.
  • If you have an investment ISA from a previous tax year, you’re permitted to move this into a current investment ISA or split it between more than one investment ISA.
  • If you want to open a Junior ISA (JISA) for your child, you can also invest in investment on their behalf up to a maximum of £9,000.

 

A stocks and shares ISA acts as a tax-efficient ‘wrapper’ for your investments, allowing you invest up to a set amount per year (currently £20,000 for the 2024/25 tax year) while paying a reduced amount of tax on any investment income you make.

Your personal allowance for a stocks and shares ISA is £20,000 for the 2024/25 tax year. Investing this amount would use up your full ISA allowance, but if you prefer, you can divide your ISA allowance between a cash ISA and a stocks and shares ISA.

You could, for example, put some of your allowance in a cash ISA and the remaining balance can be invested in stocks and shares.

When considering a stocks and shares ISA, bear in mind that tax treatment may vary and is subject to change in the future.

You can switch your investments within the stocks and shares ISA, or transfer your ISA to another provider without it affecting your allowance for that tax year.

To transfer a stocks and shares ISA from one provider to another, speak to the new provider, who will arrange it on your behalf.

Different stocks and shares ISA providers offer different levels of risk, as well as varying potential returns. Some are focused on specific types of asset, while others are more varied.

If you want the opportunity to spread your investments around different areas – and thus avoid putting all your eggs in one basket – you could choose a stocks and shares ISA provider that specializes in diverse portfolio management.

One of the key advantages of a stocks and shares ISA is that it can offer the potential to deliver higher returns than a cash ISA, especially if you plan to hold it over the long term.

Holding a stocks and shares ISA for a longer period of time increases your chances of riding out fluctuations in the market.

If you’re looking to hold your investment for at least five years, and are happy to take on a level of risk, then a stocks and shares ISA might be a suitable choice for you.

However, stocks and shares ISAs don’t provide the same level of security as cash ISAs. If you’re saving for the short term, need easy access to your money, can’t afford to risk your capital, or are simply risk-averse, then a stocks and shares ISA probably won’t be suitable for you.

As with all financial decisions, it’s best to seek independent advice if you’re unsure.

If a stocks and shares ISA isn’t the right choice for you, we also provide access to a leading range of cash ISAs.

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