Did you know AIM-quoted companies qualify for additional tax breaks, including IHT relief, in order to encourage people to invest in small growth companies? These companies could be significant drivers of future GDP growth and employment in the UK, so the government lets investors in certain AIM companies benefit from Business Property Relief which means that the value of their portfolio will fall outside of their estate for inheritance tax purposes after two years, as long as it’s held at the time of death. What’s more, AIM companies can be held in an ISA – giving you three tax benefits in one.
We talk to Richard Power of Octopus Investments to find out about investing on AIM for inheritance tax relief. What sort of AIM companies is Richard and his team investing in? And how Covid-19 has affected the portfolio – for better or for worse?
Octopus AIM Inheritance Tax Service puts together a portfolio of companies to provide investors with first and foremost a growth portfolio, but also to benefit from this IHT relief. It is one of the biggest and best known services of its kind, so where better to start our podcast series than by talking to Richard. You can find out more details on Octopus AIM Inheritance Tax Service, including documents & how to invest, at https://www.wealthclub.co.uk/y/octopus-aim-iht/.
Here are some of the highlights:
0:00 What does Octopus AIM Inheritance Tax service do for investors?
1:39 About Octopus and where it has built its reputation
2:35 What specific type of business do they look for?
3:16 What gives a company resilience during periods of economic headwinds?
3:50 AIM has evolved a great deal over the last 10 years
4:20 Investing in Learning Technologies Group
5:15 Investing in Dot Digital
5:59 A ‘stalwart’ AIM investment: RWS Holdings plc
7:01 The discipline of when to sell an AIM stock
8:02 What kind of companies do they steer clear from?
9:05 How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected the portfolio?
10:41 Is now a good time to invest in AIM?
11:52 How risky are AIM shares?
12:53 Ultimately why should investors concerned about IHT put some of their money with Octopus? IMPORTANT The opinions expressed in this episode are the interviewee’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Wealth Club Limited. This interview, like our service, is not advice and the products featured are not suitable for everyone. AIM shares are higher risk, more volatile and less liquid than mainstream investments. You could get back less than you invest. Tax rules can change and tax benefits depend on your circumstances. If you’re unsure an investment is right for you, please seek professional advice.