Child investments

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neil-c

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458 posts

182 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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My son was born a few weeks ago and we now have an envelope containing around £1000 from gifts. Where is the best place to invest?

Don't totally like the sound of child ISAs to be honest though may stick some in at some point.

A very generous grandparent also want to set up a standing order for £200 per month into an account for him. Any suggestions on where to put it would be gratefully received





neil-c

Original Poster:

458 posts

182 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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dalenorth said:
Junior ISA with 10 plus differant funds
Sorry can you explain what you mean by the 10 plus different funds, never heard this term

neil-c

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458 posts

182 months

Tuesday 13th November 2012
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Still not sure I like the locked away nature of the child ISA for the full amount. I take it I could invest in a product like this

http://www2.firstdirect.com/1/2/savings/regular-sa...

I'm presuming as the monthly cash is from a grandparent there would be no tax payable?