News and Insight - WiseAlpha Launches High-Yield Bond ISA
With WiseAlpha’s innovative ISA product, retail investors can access high-yield corporate bonds.
High-Yield Corporate Bond ISA: A Game-Changer for Retail Investors
For the first time, retail investors can access high-yield corporate bonds with WiseAlpha’s innovative ISA product. Learn how this new offering is democratising access to an asset class previously reserved for institutions.
Accessing Corporate Bonds: Breaking Down Barriers
Traditionally, corporate bonds have been out of reach for retail investors due to high minimum trade sizes, often set at £100,000. WiseAlpha’s High-Yield Corporate Bond ISA changes this landscape by offering trades starting at just £100 per bond.
CEO Rezaah Ahmad highlights this milestone:
“For the first time, investors can access an entire asset class that was previously reserved for institutions. Our High-Yield Corporate Bond Isa represents a leap forward in our mission to democratise finance.”
Key Features:
- Low Entry Point: Retail investors can now trade corporate bonds with minimal capital.
- Tax-Free Income Potential: The ISA structure allows for higher, tax-efficient returns.
- Ease of Transfer: Investors can move existing ISAs into WiseAlpha’s offering seamlessly.
Meeting the Needs of Concerned Equity Investors
With some equity investors concerned about high valuations, WiseAlpha’s ISA provides a pathway to access corporate bonds issued by the same companies in the equity markets.
This product is particularly appealing to equity investors who want to shift focus without compromising on growth opportunities.
Empowering Everyday Investors
WiseAlpha’s mission to open up financial markets to smaller investors is at the heart of this new product. Ahmad added:
“We’re empowering everyday investors to achieve higher tax-free income. This new product aligns with our vision of opening up the financial world to smaller investors and giving them the tools they need to succeed.”
The High-Yield Corporate Bond ISA represents a bold step toward financial inclusivity, offering retail investors access to an entire asset class.
About WiseAlpha
The UK’s leading digital corporate bond market. WiseAlpha provides Fractional Bond trading and automated portfolio services for individuals and institutions to gain exposure to the corporate bond asset class.
WiseAlpha has been a member of Level39 since 2017.
Source: FT Adviser
An article by:
Aimee Tiernan
