AXA Self Investor Stocks & Shares ISA

[M7 ATW]

Evening,

I'm looking to set up a stocks and shares ISA and am considering the AXA Self investor one, as if it's set up before 30th April 2015, you do not pay no account fee until 1st May 2016.

I've downloaded the financial summary factsheet, but I'm struggling to assess what shares I can purchase and can this be a mixture of selected shares and funds?

Ideally id like to have the odd flutter on some AIM shares and then some safer funds i.e. Fidelity & Vanguard etc.

As you can probably guess, I'm totally new to these products therefore i'm after any general advice or pointers.

Thanks

[M7 ATW]

Ah thanks - that's very helpful.

Does anyone use an alternative S&S ISA that might fit my requirements that's fairly reasonable on charges?

Because I'm not particularly familiar with the terminology and charges, it's can be quite difficult to compare the true charges for the various products.

Thanks.

[M7 ATW]

Hi Ginge - thanks for your comments.

I understand your concerns with AIM, but these would only account for a few riskier 'punts' if you would, with the bulk of the money going into funds. I am not talking about huge amounts of money, but rather just to try to develop some long term savings.

I've started looking into some of the funds available, but for a novice there's a lot to get your head round.

Thanks again