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Confused About Investment Choices

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  • PixieFace
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    A further confusion I have is regarding which platforms to use. If I am reading the above comments correctly, I should invest in the Vanguard Lifestrategy Fund via Vanguard Investor, but the LISA with Vanguard (or A.N.Other) via AJ Bell YouInvest. Is that because Vanguard does not offer a LISA?
  • TheShape
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    PixieFace wrote: »
    A further confusion I have is regarding which platforms to use. If I am reading the above comments correctly, I should invest in the Vanguard Lifestrategy Fund via Vanguard Investor, but the LISA with Vanguard (or A.N.Other) via AJ Bell YouInvest. Is that because Vanguard does not offer a LISA?

    That's correct, Vanguard do not offer a LISA.
  • Is a LISA wrapper worth investing in via a S&S ISA.
    25% bonus just seems to good to be true or am I missing something.
    I'm 35 so would be looking saving for retirement.
  • eskbanker
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    Is a LISA wrapper worth investing in via a S&S ISA.
    25% bonus just seems to good to be true or am I missing something.
    I'm 35 so would be looking saving for retirement.
    The 25% bonus is generally worth having, for anyone who's prepared to tie the money up long-term (no penalty-free withdrawal until 60 unless buying first property) and accept the small annual contribution limit of £4K (versus £20K for all other non-HTB ISAs).

    LISA is technically a different type of ISA from a S&S ISA but comes in both cash and S&S forms (i.e. there's a difference between a S&S ISA and a S&S LISA), but S&S is undoubtedly better than cash for long-term holders.
  • eskbanker wrote: »
    The 25% bonus is generally worth having, for anyone who's prepared to tie the money up long-term (no penalty-free withdrawal until 60 unless buying first property) and accept the small annual contribution limit of £4K (versus £20K for all other non-HTB ISAs).

    LISA is technically a different type of ISA from a S&S ISA but comes in both cash and S&S forms (i.e. there's a difference between a S&S ISA and a S&S LISA), but S&S is undoubtedly better than cash for long-term holders.

    Thanks Eskbanker.
    Can you hold a S&S LISA and a regular S&S isa at same time?
  • eskbanker
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    Thanks Eskbanker.
    Can you hold a S&S LISA and a regular S&S isa at same time?
    Yes, the rule is that it's only allowed to pay new money into one ISA of each type in any given tax year, so because S&S ISA and LISA are different types, it's permitted to pay into both.
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