Getting started: How do I invest tax efficiently?

If you’re new to investing, one of the most important things you need to think about is how to invest tax efficiently.

As Jonathan Hollow explains in the latest video in this series for first-time investors, it’s a bad idea to pay more tax than you need to — or not to take advantage of the substantial tax incentives on offer to UK investors.

JONATHAN HOLLOW worked for the UK Government’s Money and Pensions Service and is a writer and commentator on consumer education and protection. He is the co-author, with Robin Powell, of the award-winning book How to Fund the Life You Want, which is published by Bloomsbury.

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PLEASE NOTE: The value of investments can go down in value as well as up, so you could get back less than you invest. It is therefore important that you understand the risks. This article, as with all of our content, is for general financial education purposes only and does not constitute personal advice based on your circumstances. If you are unsure about the suitability of a particular investment or course of action, we strongly recommend that you speak to a suitable professional adviser.

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