Investment Questionnaire

Complete this form if you have money to invest, but are not sure which product or funds to choose. Once you have completed and sent this to us, it will enable our experienced advisers to determine to most appropriate investment route for you.

Section 1 - Personal

*Required Field

Title * Last name * First name

Middle name(s) DOB * NI Number

Type in your home address Post code

Daytime telephone * Email *

I pay *

Section 2 - Contributions

Contribution lump sum (£) Contribution regular (£)

Have you used any or all of your ISA allowance for this tax year?

Yes Stocks & Shares Cash ISA

Section 3 - Investment Objective

Investment Purpose If 'Other' please specify

Section 4 - Risk Profile

Q1. Which of the following statements best explains your objectives in terms of this investment?

I would like to take a 4% income from my investments and I want to minimise the risk of capital loss

I would like to take a 6% income from my investments and I can accept small, short term losses in the value of my portfolio to acheive this

I would like to take a 9% income from my investments and I understand that this could have substantial impact on the value of my portfolio

I do not wish to take an income at this time. Little or no risk of loss is important. My main concern is the safety of my initial investment

I do not wish to take an income at this time. I can accept small, short term losses, but I am concerned about the safety of my investment

I do not wish to take an income at this time. I am seeking a balance between safety and investment growth potential

I do not wish to take an income at this time. I am seeking investment growth and I am prepared to accept some losses for potentially higher growth

I do not wish to take an income at this time. I am willing to accept a significant amount of risk and potential losses in pursuit of higher long-term investment growth

Q2. Do you have any emergency cash fund to provide for any unexpected expenses?

Yes, but very small

Less than 6 months income

Approx. 1 years income

More than 2 years income

Q3. How much of a drop in value would you tolerate over 12 months before changing your investment?

Less than 5%

5% but less than 10%

10% but less than 15%

15% but less than 20%

Not concerned about any amount of a drop in value

Q4. At the beginning of the year you have £100,000 invested. The table below shows the performance of five different hypothetical investments. Each Portfolio gives a range of possible values at the end of one year. Which Portfolio are you most comfortable with?

Portfolio A Worst - £98,000 Best - £105,000

Portfolio B Worst - £95,000 Best - £115,000

Portfolio C Worst - £90,000 Best - £125,000

Portfolio D Worst - £85,000 Best - £140,000

Portfolio E Worst - £80,000 Best - £150,000

Q5. What Percentage of your total assets (excluding your home) are you proposing to invest now?

More than 75%

Between 50% and 75%

Between 25% and 50%

Less than 25%

Q6. Short-term ups and downs in the value of your investment may lead to better long-term values. Which of the following statements best describe your attitude towards these short-term ups and downs?

Minimising a risk of a fall in the value of my investments is critical, so I am willing to accept lower long term returns

Taking some short-term drop in value in an effort to achieve higher long-term returns is fine, but I would prefer the majority of my investment was in more conservative funds

Seeking long-term returns is important to me, so I am willing to accept some significant losses in the short term that may result from investing in less conservative investments

Maximising long-term investments is my main objective, so I am willing to accept larger losses in the short term

Q7. Suppose that one year ago, you invested £20,000 in an investment fund. The market value has gone down during the period and your investment is worth £16,000; you decide to:

Sell the fund and invest the proceeds in a much safer fund

Sell part and invest in a safer fund

Sit tight and wait for improvement

Buy more shares in the fund

Sell the fund and invest the proceeds in something riskier to try to recoup your losses

Q8. Which statement most closely reflects your current financial situation? Which statement most closely reflects your current financial situation?

A lot of financial obligations

A mortgage and a few other financial obligations

A reasonable amount to repay on the mortgage, but no other debts

Mortgage free but have a few other financial obligations

Completely debt free

Q9. How long are you planning to hold on to your investment?

Less than 4 years

At least 4 years and less than 7

At least 7 years and less than 10

At least 10 years and less than 13

At least 13 years and less than 16

At least 16 years and less than 20

At least 20 years and less than 25 or throughout retirement

25 years or more or throughout retirement

Send your application

Title

Information box