Junior ISA investment ideas
Investing in your Junior ISA is easy with our experts’ top picks, ready-made funds and the most popular investments with our customers.
Important information: The value of any investment can go down as well as up and your child might not get back what was originally invested. The tax treatment of a Junior ISA depends on individual circumstances and tax rules may change. Please be aware that grandparents do not automatically have parental responsibility. If you’re unsure about the suitability of a Junior ISA or any investment please speak to a suitably qualified financial adviser.
Expert ideas for your Junior ISA
We've made it easy to get started with investing in your Junior ISA (JISA).
Our award-winning team of financial journalists and market experts write daily tips, commentary and insight on market performance.
Take inspiration from our Quick-start Funds, or get a helping hand with our Highly Rated Funds tool.
Top tips for JISA investing
Investment ideas to get you started
Highly Rated Funds
The Highly rated funds tool is a selection of funds, investment trusts and ETFs that hold strong analyst ratings from our Data provider, Morningstar.
Quick-start Funds
Get off the mark quickly, with one of these low-cost, multi-asset funds. A simple way to help you start investing.
Aberdeen funds and trusts
Take a look at the Aberdeen funds and investment trusts available on the ii platform.
Top Junior ISA investments with ii customers
Here are the shares, funds, investment trusts and ETFs that are trending our JISA customers (most held in order of GBP value, as at 30 April 2026).
How to invest long term in a JISA
Starting your child on their investing journey early means you can watch their money grow with them. Investing with your children isn’t just about building wealth, its about building financial confidence for life.
See what our Funds & Investment Education Editor Kyle Caldwell has to say about investing in a JISA long term.
A wide choice of investments for your JISA
The ii JISA gives you a range of options to suit all investors.
Shares
With direct access to the UK, US and several other international markets, you’ll have the world of investing at your fingertips. Search our shares and find tips and ideas to help you build your portfolio.
Funds
Passive, active, income and accumulation - the full spectrum of fund types are here for your choosing. Explore the range, see our expert picks and learn more about this type of investment.
ETFs
With over 1,000 Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to explore, you’ll get access to one of the widest ranges of low-cost ETFs around. Discover more about investing this way and find the ETFs for you.
Investment trusts
Our selection of investment trusts includes many of the most popular and top-traded choices by investors. Get insights from our experts to help you choose the right trusts for your portfolio.
Bonds and gilts
Balance your risk and get regular income, with a wide range of corporate and government bonds from the UK and beyond. Browse our bonds and learn why many choose to include them in their portfolio.
Learn more about Junior ISAs
Looking to save for a child’s future? Learn all about Junior ISAs and how they work.
