Zopa Enters the Investments Market with New Funds for First-Time Investors
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Zopa is taking a key step in the UK FinTech landscape as it launches Zopa Investments to help Brits put idle cash to work.
With £614 billion sitting unused, the company is targeting first-time investors who want simple and confident ways to grow their money.
At launch, Zopa is introducing two funds, Balanced and Bold, with average annual returns of 4.5 per cent and 9.3 per cent. They will be available through General Investment and ISA wrappers.
The portfolios are managed by Invesco, with connectivity powered by Upvest’s API infrastructure.
Customers can start investing from just £1. The product is rolling out in beta to existing users before opening to the public in early 2026. It sits alongside products like the Zopa Smart ISA and the Biscuit account.
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🇬🇧 Zopa launches Investments to help Brits grow their money confidently. At launch, Zopa will offer two funds, Balanced and Bold, with a track record of 4.5% and 9.3% average annual returns, respectively, available in General Investment and ISA wrappers.
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