Ever since Alternative Investment Market (Aim) shares were deemed allowable for Isas in August, interest in the junior market has taken off with volumes soaring and the index outpacing its larger peers. In this week’s cover feature we highlight the best companies on Aim, dividing them into growth, income, value and blue sky prospects to allow investors to pick their Ideal Aim Portfolio.
Meanwhile, for those looking at also using their Aim Isas for inheritance tax purposes, Katie Morley has examined the best ways to go about this. To complement our Aim theme, revisit Algy Hall’s stock screen this week which highlighted eight cheap, high growth Aim shares.
In this week’s secondary feature Jonas Crosland has taken a closer look at the world of non-bank financing. With small and medium enterprises still often finding their bank managers’ doors firmly shut they are increasingly seeking out other sources of funding and Jonas highlights who is benefiting.
