James2nd

James_2nd

am going to invest in NS& I but would it be best to purchase now or after next months figures?

Jonbvn

James_2nd wrote: »

am going to invest in NS& I but would it be best to purchase now or after next months figures?

Sorry, but my crystal ball is not working today!

Seriously, how do you expect anyone to predict next months inflation rate?

IMPO. it is somewhat irrelevant when you invest, provided you hold for the full term.

Sceptic001

Looking at the Retail Prices Index figures, if you invest in May the start figure will be 220.7. If you wait until June the start figure will be 222.8. By investing in May you build in the 0.95% monthly increase into the final return.

artha

James_2nd wrote: »

am going to invest in NS& I but would it be best to purchase now or after next months figures?

I don't think it's something that's answerable by anything other than speculation and second guessing.

Personally I have bought this month (May) as I expect VAT to increase following the 22nd June Budget. When/whether that will happen I don't know but I guess it will contribute to RPI in months to come on top of other inflationary pressures.
Whatever happens my investment will do no worse than inflation and thats all you can guarantee (unless of course you don't feel that RPI/CPI is an accurate measure of your own personal inflation situation - something I've often wondered about but never got around to estimating - it's possibly the starter for a whole new thread

ESKIMO

Obviously missed the boat by now then.