Cash and cash-like funds
Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity's advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice.
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Cash held in your account is available to invest immediately. It makes use of your tax-efficient allowances if held in an ISA or SIPP. It also earns interest (with no service fees attached).
We take your fees from cash in here, before selling investments. Your money earns interest but won’t go towards your tax-efficient allowances unless you move it to an ISA or SIPP.
Cash and money market funds offer a relatively lower risk investment route to cash-like investing (although there are no guarantees). If held in an ISA or SIPP, any returns are tax free.
Acts as an emergency fund - it's good to have at least three months' living expenses should you need it to cover you for any emergencies.
Allows you to take advantage of opportunities - it's good to keep some cash to move money into investments quickly to benefit from market upturns or seize new opportunities.
Stops you from being forced to sell - it's good to keep some spare cash so you're not forced to sell your investments and lock in any losses if markets fall.
Plays a role in a diversified portfolio - asset classes (such as cash, bonds and equities) act differently in different economic conditions. Investors can try to reduce some of the effects of volatility to their portfolio by investing across different sectors and market areas. This doesn't necessarily mean higher growth potential but it can help to deliver a steadier return.
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| Account | Gross rate of annual interest | Annual Equivalent Rate (AER) |
|---|---|---|
| ISA (including Junior ISA) | 3.10% | 3.14% |
| Investment Account | 3.10% | 3.14% |
| Cash Management Account | 3.10% | 3.14% |
| SIPP (including Junior SIPP) | 3.20% | 3.25% |
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