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Genuinely good investment options

I've filled my cash ISA for this year and should be able to fill it up straight away in the new tax year. I was just wondering if there was a universally accepted market-leading investment option (ie the Lloyds TSB Monthly Saver but for shares!) to put my remaining cash in. I know there is risk in all investments but peoples' opinions would be greatly appreciated.

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  • tom188
    tom188 Posts: 2,330 Forumite
    No because strategies that have done well in the past may not do well in the future.

    But a well diversified portfolio suitable for your risk profile should stand you in good stead.
  • Best option might be to spread it between a number of funds (even the 'best' ones can have bad years) so £4k for example between 4 funds with 1k in each rather than 4k all in one fund.
    "The happiest of people don't necessarily have the
    best of everything; they just make the best
    of everything that comes along their way."
    -- Author Unknown --
  • Techno
    Techno Posts: 1,169 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    or you can drip feed into funds over the year which in an uncertain market can be the way to go
    ;) If you think you are too small to make a difference, try getting in bed with a mosquito!
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