Investing lump sum wisely

[Platypus]

Then forget about "investing" of any sort. Just still it in the bank at the highest rate you can find out there at the moment. Pretty much everything else will either have a fluctuating ROI or will involve some level of risk to your capital.

Yeah, maybe you're right, but I wanted to ask people who have experience and knowledge in this area. But I couldn't find any, hence my post here (boom boom)

Personally, I'd go the premium bonds route, but it isn't my money, so it will probably end up being moved around various building society accounts. But the (genuinely very useful) replies on here confirmed that I wasn't missing something obvious.

Thanks all

[KentPhilip]

Flip it, Just stick it all on black. Rinse and repeat

[MrMark]

I invested in some Greek shares recently...the 10% dividends have now been paid out.

"He who dares"

How difficult is it to buy/sell shares abroad? Do you use a foreign trader? What are the tax implications?