Coop Bank ISA

By: EconomyWatch   Date: 30 September 2009

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Coop Bank ISA is an individual savings account that lets an investor get the returns and income from savings without paying income or capital gains taxes. Coop Bank offers both cash and stocks and shares ISAs. Cash ISA is a secure deposit account with a limit of £3,600 per tax year. One can invest up to £7,200 in stocks and shares. The limit, including both cash and stocks and shares ISAs, is £7,200 per tax year.

Coop Bank ISA - Offerings

Coop Bank offers various types of tax-saving products. Broadly, the Coop Bank ISAs can be divided into two categories:

Cash ISAs: Cash Coop Bank ISAs are easy to operate and the bank does not impose too many restrictions and penalties. One can withdraw the money anytime through online banking or the phone. If environmental and social justice issues are important to you, it is worth considering a Coop bank individual savings account, since the bank is considered by many as an ethical bank.

Stocks and Shares ISAs: One can save up to £7,200 in a stocks and shares Coop Bank ISA each year, without having to pay capital gains and income tax on the return. However, if you are a low rate tax payer, you need to pay taxes on dividends. Higher rate tax payers need not to pay tax on dividends.

When you invest in Coop Bank ISAs, you have the option to choose from various funds and unit trusts, such as Sustainable World Trust, Sustainable Leaders Trust, Sustainable Diversified Trust, UK Growth, UK Income with Growth, etc. One can select a fund or unit trust based on the investment objectives. For example, if you are open to high levels of risk and expect higher returns, you could opt for the European Growth or US growth fund. If you want a combination of income and growth funds, you should consider the Sustainable Leaders Fund. A stocks and shares Coop Bank ISA is a good option for long term investors.

You can seek the help of a financial advisor from Coop Bank, who will study your attitude towards risks and your growth or income needs. The advisor will be able to help you develop a portfolio that is best suited to your needs.


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