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JISA problems/best provider?

Hi there, I have done a bit of research into this and cannot find a provider that suits my needs. Also with all platforms subject to changing charges this doesnt help either.

I'm looking for a provider that lets you access a decent amount of funds like the adult version. The stumbling block is the minimum lump sum of £500 which I think is quite high. Granparents etc....will give around £250 at Christmas/birthdays to add to her JISA, how can you tell them this is not enough?

Quick checks seem to suggest those that allow less then £500 have high charges compared to HL/Fidelity and poor fund choices etc.....so children with rich families are ok? Not fair considering it is meant to be a government run scheme with the right intensions for children they are not on a level playing field.

Any ideas on fund providers for CTF & JISAs that offer a decent selection of funds but with low ish fees?

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  • xylophone
    xylophone Posts: 45,963 Forumite
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    According to the Key facts for the James Sharp JISA http://www.jamessharp.co.uk/
    What!are!the!main!features!of!the!James!Sharp!self‐select!JISA?!
    o No!initial!charge!!
    o No!minimum!deposit!
    What!are!the!main!features!of!the!James!Sharp!self‐select!JISA?!
    o No!initial!charge!!
    o No!minimum!deposit!

    What!Investments!are!eligible!for!a!Junior!ISA?!
    o UK!fully!listed!companies;!
    o Overseas! companies! listed! on! a! HM! Revenue! &! Customs! Recognised! Stock!
    Exchange;!
    o Investment!Trusts!and!Unit!Trusts!(subject!to!limitations);!
    o Fixed!Interest!Securities!(subject!to!limitations);!!and!!
    o Gilts!(subject!to!limitations)! !
    Might be worth an enquiry?

    Might be something here http://www.moneyobserver.com/news/11-10-28/everything-you-need-know-about-junior-isas
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