<![CDATA[New Portfolio Switching Changes?]]>Hi
I received an email from Cobens this morning that reiterated some of the recent changes already advised but added "We are introducing a structured portfolio switching service, with switch requests available twice each month on the 1st and 14th.". I have not seen this mentioned previously. Assuming this is correct when will this be implemented? Also, does this include switches to cash for withdrawal?
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]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/topic/159/new-portfolio-switching-changesRSS for NodeSat, 20 Jun 2026 18:51:00 GMTFri, 19 Jun 2026 14:53:07 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:34:31 GMT]]>@Nik-Burrows Ok, thanks Nik. So if I reinstate the small DD monthly it will still invest every month as it always used to. That is my preferred way to pay in to the JISA.

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2659https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2659Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:34:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:05:23 GMT]]>Thanks for reply Nik, have a good weekend.

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2658https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2658Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:05:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:03:27 GMT]]>@Jason-Knowles You can make as many switches as you want to, they just need to be on the 1st or 14th of the month. So multiple switches across your holdings or accounts are possible
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]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2657https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2657Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:03:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:24:35 GMT]]>Hi
Your interpretation is correct and I understand your frustration and can only offer my apologies. Given the original WBS terms a £300 min for investment in the active funds was the best way to make sure you, as clients, gained the correct exposure to the holdings. However we felt that the imposition of a £300 min for investment was not ideal and were working with WBS to find a solution, this wasn't possible before the deadline for the original communication.
We did then manage to find the outcome we were looking for while the implementation process was in flight and so were able to offer no minimums for d/d which I think is a good outcome and so we made the change. Aplogies again that the journey wasn't ideal but I do think the end result is a good one
Cheers

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2656https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2656Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:24:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:03:49 GMT]]>You missed the point, or perhaps I've interpreted the second email wrong. I've been doing a very small DD monthly for my daughter's JISA. The first email said I can't do this any more so I adjusted accordingly the amount and frequency. The latest email said it doesn't matter any more and I would've preferred to leave things as they were. So as far as I know the goalposts did get moved, and moved again after I tried to comply with the first set.

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2655https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2655Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:03:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:42:42 GMT]]>@Gallons-Per-Mile - I wouldn't characterise it as 'moving goalposts' WBS offered us a way to get close to the previous offer. After the initial Quai communication, Nik looked into a way to find a compromise and this is it.

We had two choices. Either we allowed any frequency which would mean minimum £ OR we offered two transaction dates with no minimums.

Treebeard hits the nail on the head. What we want to discourage is small high volume switching/trading. It creates a lot of work and is contrary to proven investment principles. We chose this solution to allow us to continue to offer all models to everyone rather than restrict their use.

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2654https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2654Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:42:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:20:19 GMT]]>@Adam-Kay said in New Portfolio Switching Changes?:

Hi Treebeard. Correct on both.

Thank you Adam. Andy

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2653https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2653Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:20:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:52:35 GMT]]>@Adam-Kay It's annoying that the goalposts were moved a second time in the latest email. I acted on the first email and changed a direct debit accordingly. I wouldn't have done so with the latest information, assuming what you're saying is correct that small DD's are now ok and will be invested as they were previously.

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2652https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2652Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:52:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:16:04 GMT]]>Hi Treebeard. Correct on both.

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2651https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2651Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:16:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:48:41 GMT]]>So if I want to move holdings to cash and it's several £k to total holding I can ask at anytime and it will be available as cash within a couple of days?

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2650https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2650Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:48:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:08:27 GMT]]>Does this just affect switches fund to fund or new investments from cash?

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2649https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2649Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:08:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:59:54 GMT]]>Any direct debits will carry on as before yes. No minimums. Implementation from now. We have built in flexibility so to answer Treebeard's question. If anyone wishes to enter a transaction outside those dates we can accommodate. The policy was originally looked at to avoid very small transactions

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2648https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2648Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:59:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New Portfolio Switching Changes? on Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:43:18 GMT]]>Just read the lattest email. So I assume now we can make two switches per month FOC on dates stated. My son had a direct debit set up for £100 a month i assume this will just carry on and the minimum £300 mentioned in prior email now is not happening.

]]>https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2647https://forum.cobensdirect.co.uk/post/2647Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:43:18 GMT