Top ISA funds: what the experts say...

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Whether you're an adventurous investor or shy away from risk, there's a wide range of funds to pick from for your ISA.

This article first appeared on Your Money. ADVENTUROUS INVESTORS Max King, manager, Investec Managed Growth fund "In the topsy-turvy world of quantitative easing, investment strategies at the cautious end of the spectrum guarantee real losses, while strategies normally regarded as "adventurous" are the only ones likely to protect investors from persistent inflation and devaluation. "That means a heavy focus on equities but there is no need to be reckless; a well-diversified portfolio is better than a big bet in any one area - for example, constructing a portfolio where no holdin...

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