Our award-winning Stocks and Shares Junior ISA is a tax-efficient way to invest in your children’s future.
Any family member can invest into the Junior ISA and you can invest up to £4,368 in the 2019/20 tax year.
If a child already has a Child Trust Fund (CTF), they can’t have a Junior ISA too. But you can transfer a Child Trust Fund into a Junior ISA.
There’s an element of risk involved with a stocks and shares investment ISA. The value of your investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you originally put in. You need to be aged 18 or over and be a UK resident, and you should consider this as a longer-term investment. Tax allowances and the benefits of tax-efficient accounts are subject to change and tax treatment depends upon your individual circumstances.
Our experienced fund managers make informed investment decisions for you. We invest in a range of equities, bonds, property and private equity.
Whether you are looking for growth or income you can create an investment portfolio that meets your needs.
When you invest with a Junior ISA, you don’t pay any additional income tax or capital gains tax on any investment profits you may make.
Opening a new BMO account or topping up your existing account is easy. Get all the information you need about how to invest.
Before investing, please make sure you read the Key Features and Terms & Conditions, the relevant Key Information Document and Pre-Sales Disclosure documents.
Make sure you read the pre-sales costs disclosure before you invest. You will need to sign a declaration on our forms that confirm you have read it.
Invest from as little as £1 per day – you can build a nest egg for your child by saving from as little as £30 per month, that’s less than £1 a day. Or invest a lump sum of £250 (after an initial first investment of £500). So you can top up your child’s account in the way that best suits you.
Access all 10 of our investment trusts – our investment trusts invest in a range of asset types in the UK and globally. These include equities, bonds, property and private equity. These investment trusts all benefit from the skills and expertise of our team of fund managers.
The whole family can take part – grandparents, godparents, friends and relatives can all add money to your little one’s savings pot. Great for birthday or Christmas gifts.
Tax-efficient investments – You won’t pay tax on income or capital gains in the BMO Junior ISA and neither will your child. So your child can make more of the money you’ve saved. The annual subscription limit for 2019/20 is £4,368.
Invest in the long-term potential of the stock market – take advantage of the benefits that investing in the stock market can offer with the potential for long-term capital growth. Capital isn’t guaranteed as it is in a cash account but historically equities have significantly outperformed cash over the long term.
Investing in the Junior ISA is quick and straightforward. You can apply online in minutes or simply complete a BMO Junior ISA application form.
Choose your investment trusts
Decide which of our investment trusts you’d like to invest into.
Decide on how much you want to invest
You can invest monthly, in lump sums or a combination of both.
Make sure you’re happy to go ahead
Read the Key Features and Terms & Conditions for our products. Make sure that you understand them including any charges that apply to the products and are happy to go ahead.
Recent changes to the rules announced by the government mean you can now transfer your Child Trust Fund to an BMO Junior ISA. For more information look at the Questions and Answers document we’ve pulled together to help you understand the changes.
If a child already has a Child Trust Fund, they can’t have a Junior ISA too. But they can transfer a Child Trust Fund into a Junior ISA.
To transfer an existing BMO CTF to a BMO Junior ISA, please complete the Transferring from a BMO Child Trust Fund to the BMO Junior ISA form.
To transfer a CTF with another provider to a BMO Junior ISA, please complete the Child Trust Fund or Junior ISA transfer to the BMO Junior ISA form.
What is a Junior ISA?
Junior ISAs were introduced in 2011 after the Child Trust Fund (CTF) Scheme closed. Up to £4,368 per year can be invested into a Junior ISA without tax being paid on any interest or gains.
Who is eligible for a Junior ISA?
All children under the age of 18 that did not qualify for a CTF can open a new Junior ISA and savers with an existing CTF can now transfer this to a Junior ISA.
Do I need to transfer my CTF to a Junior ISA?
No, you do not have to, but you are free to transfer your CTF investments to a Junior ISA.
How will this change impact my existing CTF?
Existing CTFs remain unaffected and you can continue to save as usual if you choose not to transfer to a Junior ISA. If you do decide to transfer, please be aware that the BMO FTSE All-Share Tracker Fund will no longer be available to our stakeholder customers as this fund is not available within the BMO Junior ISA.
What’s the difference between the BMO CTF and a BMO Junior ISA?
Can I invest in both?
No, you can’t hold both accounts for the same child.
Can I access the money paid into a Junior ISA?
No, the account is set up for the child. As with the CTF, only they can access the money and only after they turn 18.
What happens when my child reaches age 18?
The Junior ISA and CTF both transfer into an adult ISA in the child’s name, so they can keep saving if they wish.
If I transfer, will I lose my initial government CTF voucher?
No you will be able to transfer the total amount in your CTF account to a Junior ISA.
All children under the age of 18 are eligible for a Junior ISA. If your child has a Child Trust Fund (CTF), you can also now transfer this to a Junior ISA.
No, if a child already has a CTF they cannot also have a Junior ISA. You can however, transfer a CTF into a Junior ISA.
The maximum that can be invested annually in the 2019/20 tax year is £4,368 and you can invest from as little as £30 a month in line with the child’s birthday.
Grandparents, godparents, friends and relatives can all contribute to your child’s Junior ISA.
No, funds in the Junior ISA cannot be withdrawn until the child reaches 18.
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