Instant access ISA rates at 1%
3 year ISA bonds at 1.4%
5 years ISA bonds at 1.7%

Inflation at 2.3% which would erode capital. I perceive a instant access at 1% to be better value than locking myself into 5 years at 1.7% as rates will rise start to rise soon.

I'm looking for alternative investments ideas. The critierial are:
1. Capital must not be at risk (or nearly no risk) as I have enough exposure to UK equities I don't want any more.
2. Happy to lock my money up for up to 5-10 years
3. Must be inside an ISA wrapper

I'm considering corporate bonds on highstreet names where it appears I could do a little better. Would this make sense?

Cheers DC .

And get your entry in for May FTSE. :-))