Six last minute ISA ideas to beat the taxman's deadline

Six investment ideas for those yet to use their ISA allowance for the 2013-2014 tax year

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Adrian Lowcock, senior investment manager at Hargreaves Lansdown, has put forward six investment ideas for those yet to use their ISA allowance, as the 2013-2014 tax year comes to a close.

With equities having retreated from highs in recent weeks, and gold still 15% lower than a year ago, there are a number of areas investors can look at. Depending on investors' goals there are a wide range of solutions available. Below Lowcock outlines five ISA ideas for those with their tax-free allowance still to use, as well as one for junior ISA investors. 1. Newton Global Higher Income, for income investors Manager James Harries’ overriding objective for the fund is to provide growth in income and capital over time. This fund provides a way to for income-seekers to diversify ...

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