Funds
Investing in funds allows you to spread risk across a range of companies and markets. But paying for active management doesn’t guarantee good performance. A passive approach, such as an exchange-traded fund (ETF), is best for most investors.
Recent articles
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(20 November 09)
It's been a pretty dire year for one of Britain's most respected fund managers. But investors should stick with him.
(20 November 09)– Subscriber only
Residential property funds are back. On the strength of a modest rebound in house prices since April, a host of new funds will be launched in the coming months. But don't be tempted, says Jody Clarke.
(13 November 09)
The world is facing a "two stage" recovery - emerging markets offer some good, while Britain and America are stuck in boggy ground.