One fifth of ISA investors plan to use ETFs

The firm's head of investments Barbara-Ann King says in this low interest rate environment, investors should also develop diversified portfolios in order to obtain returns. She says: "Our clients are responding effectively to the challenges of rapidly changing markets by branching out from the traditional shares, gilts and bonds and utilising investment instruments such as exchange-traded funds." A survey by Barclays Stockbrokers shows around 81% of its investors intend to invest in equities within their ISA next tax year, while 34% plan to invest in funds and 21% ETFs. It says 71%...