Tax advantage investing: VCT and EIS in economic headwinds

VCTs and EIS are not mutually exclusive

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Peter Steele looks at the world of VCT and EIS in the current economic headwinds and says provider expertise is key…

July and August are typically quieter months in the tax advantaged sector before activity picks up again in September, but the savvier investors will already be setting their plans and selecting the product managers who will feature on their panels. There are a few economic headwinds this time round which might put a different slant on matters but in some ways, the inherent benefits of tax advantaged investing merit even closer inspection.  Do your DD early There is a lot to consider in both the VCT and EIS arena with a multitude of different strategies on offer. The VCT market is ...

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