I took out a stocks & shares mini ISA in January with a lump sum. I have been making regular monthly contributions in the current tax year. I invest in two of their funds , European Growth and Global Dynamic Themes.
The application process was simple and my money was invested promptly. ... Read review
Advantages: Good returns, prompt service Disadvantages: None
I took out a stocks & shares mini ISA in January with a lump sum. I have been making regular monthly contributions in the current tax year. I invest in two of their funds , European Growth and Global Dynamic Themes.
The application process was simple and my money was invested promptly. The paperwork was correct and simple, which is all that I want.
The one query I made (via e-mail) was answered promptly and courteously. more
I took out a stocks & shares mini ISA in January with a lump sum. I have been making regular monthly contributions in the current tax year. I invest in two of their funds , European Growth and Global Dynamic Themes.
The application process was simple and my money was invested promptly. The paperwork was correct and simple, which is all that I want.
The one query I made (via e-mail) was answered promptly and courteously.
Charges are reasonable provided you use one of the discount brokers to make the original purchase. It is usually a mistake to buy such products directly from the provider.
I am satisfied with both the service and invstment returns.
Advantages: Great performance... Disadvantages: ...until recently
I have had an Invesco European Smaller companies unit trust for almost three years now and it has been one of the best investments I have made. This unit trust took a quarter of the money I invested in a PEP, just before PEPs were replaced by ISAs. In the time I have had it, my investment has doubled.
The Smaller companies unit trust from Invesco has been a consistent performer over the last few years and, while it's value does fluctuate like any other investment, it has shown a steady state of growth and it looks like it should continue to do so.
Europe appears to be a good place to invest money and the Smaller Companies unit trust, while being more volatile than European Growth fund, does have the potential for greater growth.
Invesco describe this fund as being medium to high risk, so it is not for the nervous but it is a good ...
Advantages: Global exposure and very cheap at the moment. Disadvantages: 5.25% initial charge but can be reduced with execution only broker.
This relatively new fund is poised to go much higher. The recent over-correction of world markets has made this a very cheap investment. Theme funds are trendy at the moment and many groups are jumping on the bandwagon, but Invesco have over three years experience of running this fund and have done very well so far. I'm about to put my second lump sum in a month into this fund, with the expectation of doubling my money within three years. Yes, I know, investments can go down as well as up and you can say "I told you so" if I'm nowhere near my target in 3 years time, but I believe they have the geographic and thematic mixes about right. With about 50% invested in the US and the rest distributed throughout the world, the main themes they are concentrating on are as follows:
Technology 24.0
Telecommunications 15.2
Consumer ...
Advantages: Impressive growth Disadvantages: Five and half % initial charge
This is a large fund , managed by Rory Powe. It has been a star performer in the Invesco range of products since its launch in 1985.
Provided you see a future for European growth , there is no reason why this fund should not be a bed rock of a well managed portfolio.
Powe invests in technology , for example there is a large stakeholding in Nokia , but he also looks for smaller emerging companies which will represent value shares as they grow .
The price of the units has fallen this year , but this is only representative of the volatility of the market , and does not reflect the under lying value of the fund. ...
