Investment Products
If you invest in shares for the long term you can make more money than just sticking your cash in the bank. Find out about some of the important products that can save you tax and reduce the risks.

   Investment Trusts

 Investment Trusts are companies that invest in other companies.

They provide a way of spreading the risk of investing in the stock market by offering exposure to a wide spread of shares - rather than you putting all your eggs in one basket.

An Investment Trust is known as a collective investment vehicle, because it pools your money with that of other savers to give you better buying power. This money is then invested by professionals and if the value of the trust goes up, you benefit.

Investment Trusts are extremely affordable - you can invest a lump sum from just £250 or even invest monthly, with some starting from as little as £25 a month.

Investment Trusts invest in both large and small companies in the UK, but can also venture further afield to invest in countries and companies around the world.

You can use Investment Trusts in a number of ways, the most common applications being, as an Independent Savings Account (ISA), as a mortgage, a pension, or even as a way to invest for your childrens' future.

Unlike Unit Trusts, Investment Trusts are quoted on the London Stock Exchange and can be bought and sold like other shares.

Each Investment Trust comes with a different level of risk, and which you choose will depend on your own preferences and circumstances.

DigitalLook.com will be introducing a comprehensive and interactive guide to Investment Trusts in the near future - explaining what you need to know before you invest, how to invest, what products are on offer, charges involved and what to look out for.
 
 
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