IB Analyst Investing in Public Markets

Hi all,

I have an SA lined up this summer and hoping to work in IB for FT next year. I have a capital that is worth investing ie more than 10k but that ins't massive as you'd expect. I'd like to set up something for at least a few years - ie not changing strategy soon.

I was wondering what are the regulations/how you can invest/trade whilst in IB. SPECIFICALLY for the UK for IBD/M&A/Coverage teams.

I don't want to invest in ETFs as markets are quite high at the moment, I'd rather wait for a severe market correction before buying in.

I am looking at having my own ISA which is attractive, I have pitched investments to family members and successfully made money. I think I can learn a lot by doing this as well as making a bit of money.

I could invest in mutual funds but returns tend to be lower than the returns I achieved with family money.

Is there some attractive fiscal benefits of some strategy in addition less hassle due for active management due to IB. I know the ISA is tax free for capital below £20k - most of my returns would therefore be tax free. But am I missing something else? I don't want to get into some super complex legal structures to optimise taxes through Jersey or something, but if there is something simple that optimises my taxes I'd take it.

Thanks!

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