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Six best ISAs for savers and investors explained – including key ‘loophole’ (Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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As the end of the tax year when the bulk of investors make their ISA contributions approaches, many may be questioning which pot to deposit their money into.<\/p>\n

There are currently six varying types of ISAs and each is beneficial for different savings goals, an expert has said.<\/p>\n

Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell said: \u201cThe ISA is 25 years old, but since the good old days of Maxi and Mini ISAs, there have been a number of additions to the ISA family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additionally, Mr Khalad pointed out a “significant increase” in the ISA allowance, which initially began at \u00a37,000 for a Stocks and Shares ISA and now stands at \u00a320,000.<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cWhile the ISA has been a big success, it\u2019s fair to say with six different ISAs to choose from, savers and investors now need to pause for thought before filling their boots.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There has been a “significant increase” in the ISA allowance since its launch in 1999 (Image: Getty)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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To help people along, Mr Khalaf has shared \u201csome pointers\u201d on how each ISA can be used to meet particular financial goals – including a Junior ISA “loophole”.<\/p>\n

Stocks and Shares ISAs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Stocks and Shares ISAs are a tax-efficient and flexible wrapper people can use to grow their wealth and \u201cprotect\u201d it from inflation.<\/p>\n

Mr Khalaf said: \u201cIt can be used for a variety of longer-term investment goals, such as saving for school or university fees, to pay off a mortgage, or to boost your retirement fund.\u201d<\/p>\n

Given the wide range of investments people can choose from, such as funds, shares, investment trusts, bonds and cash, this ISA can be customised to risk tolerance and growth preferences.<\/p>\n

However, Mr Khalaf noted: \u201cUsing your stocks and shares ISA allowance to shelter your investments has never been more important because the Government is taking an axe to tax-free dividends and CGT allowances.\u201d<\/p>\n

The annual dividend allowance is being reduced from \u00a32,000 last year to \u00a31,000 this year and \u00a3500 next year. Additionally, the CGT allowance is being reduced from \u00a312,300 last year to \u00a36,000 this year and \u00a33,000 next year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The ISA allowance for the 2023\/24 tax year is \u00a320,000 (Image: EXPRESS)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Cash ISAs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to Mr Khalaf, Cash ISAs are not very flexible, in that they can only ever hold cash. However, he said this does make them good for storing money that people might need \u201cat the drop of a hat\u201d.<\/p>\n

He explained: \u201cThat\u2019s because the value of your Cash ISA will never fall, unlike a stocks and shares ISA, though over time it may be vulnerable to the effects of inflation if prices are rising faster than the interest rate your Cash ISA is paying.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is a range of Cash ISAs available, from easy access and fixed rates to notice accounts, and the top rates right now can be found here.<\/p>\n

However, Mr Khalaf noted: \u201cFor longer-term savings, Cash ISAs are likely to provide lower returns than a Stocks and Shares ISA. Data from the Barclays Equity Gilt study shows that over a 10-year period, UK shares have a 91 percent chance of beating cash.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n