 | | Invest now and make sure they don't miss out. Shares accounts invest in stocks and shares. Given your CTF account is going to last for up to 18 years, this type of account offers considerable flexibility and a wide choice of investment options, including our range of award-winning investment trusts. | Summary of CTF shares account -
Choice of 12 Investment trusts -
No initial charge and no annual plan charge -
Running costs paid from the trust’s assets, not from your investment -
Choice of UK and international equity investments -
Minimum monthly investment £25 per trust -
Minimum lump sum £100 per trust -
Two free trust switches per year, £25+VAT per switch thereafter | | 
Jason Hollands answers questions on investing for children. | However, you should bear in mind that past performance is no guide to future performance, and stock market investments can fall as well as rise, so you may not get back the amount you originally invested. | | |
