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Money Box Live: DIY Investing

DIY Investing

30/04/2014

BBC Radio 4 - Money Box Live, DIY Investing

Want to be a DIY investor? Call Ruth Alexander on Wed, or email moneybox@bbc.co.uk now.

During this programme it was stated that Capital Gains Tax is charged at 40% which is not the case. Capital Gains Tax for individuals is charged at 18% or 28% depending on the total amount of taxable income. The CGT Annual Exempt Amount for individuals this tax year (2014/15) is £11,000.

Want to be a DIY Investor? Whether you're new to investing and wondering where to start or you would like to expand the range of investments you already hold why not ask the panel for their view.

Should you consider gilts, funds, investment trusts, bonds or shares?

What are the choices if you're looking for a lower risk investment to buy and hold?

Or perhaps you want to keep an eye on your cash and trade more frequently?

Maybe you want to ask about the New ISA rules?

Whatever your question, joining presenter Ruth Alexander to share their views and experience will be:

Darius McDermott, Managing Director, Chelsea Financial Services.
Rebecca O'Keeffe, Head of Investment, Interactive Investor.
Merryn Somerset Webb, Editor-in-Chief, MoneyWeek.

To talk to the team call 03700 100 444 from 1pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday or e-mail your question to moneybox@bbc.co.uk now. Standard geographic call charges apply.

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