'Now is a good time to consider equities'

Torquil Clark Invest has welcomed the prediction that the FTSE 100 will touch 6,000 by Christmas, providing a better return on investments than the current savings interest rates offer.

Predictions have been based on a robust half-year earnings season coupled with a pickup in pace of global merger and acquisition news, which have allayed fears of a double dip recession.

Many savers frustrated by poor savings interest rates will see the potential ten per cent return on investment as a very attractive proposition.

Nigel Walker, of TQ Invest, said: "Upbeat market predictions should not influence your decision to invest, however for those no longer content to have money sitting in cash accounts and are prepared to take a risk with their money and invest over the long term, now could be a good time to consider equities."

TQ Invest has recommended the Investec special situations fund, the Newton UK opportunities fund and the Invesco perpetual high income fund as being suitable for those looking to invest with caution.

Cater Allen recently announce a new range of four-year and six-year structured investment products which are linked to the performance of the FTSE 100.

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