Funds help diversify your portfolio as a fund manager buys and sells a mix of investments on your behalf.
Remember, the value of investments can fall as well as rise and you could get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice.
The details of our most popular funds are updated monthly, using the number of purchase deals placed by our Smart Investor customers during the calendar month.
You may be interested to see what other customers have done, however this may have limited value in making a decision on the investments that are most suitable for you. This is not a personal recommendation and should not be seen as independent advice.
Funds help diversify your portfolio as a fund manager buys and sells a mix of investments on your behalf. Most funds invest in a single asset class, although multi- asset funds hold a range of investments such as shares, bonds, property, commodities and more.
You should remember the investment goals you have set, and consider if an investment helps you build a diversified and balanced portfolio.
To find out more about any of these investments, please click on the name of the fund you are interested in below, and it will take you directly to the fund factsheet.
The product factsheet contains important information you should understand, including the risks relevant to the investment, and gives you access to all the key documents related to the investment.
| Rank | Fund name | Sector | Sedol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundsmith Equity I Acc | Global | B41YBW7 |
| 2 | Barclays Wealth Gbl Mkts 3 R A | Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares | B4Z0MR3 |
| 3 | Barclays Wealth Gbl Mkts 4 R Acc | Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares | B4ZFH28 |
| 4 | Barclays Wealth Gbl Mkts 5 R Acc | Flexible Investment | B4YPY06 |
| 5 | Polar Capital Gbl Tech I GBP | Technology & Telecommunications | B42W4J8 |
| 6 | Fidelity Gbl Tech W GBP | Technology & Telecommunications | BJVDZ16 |
| 7 | Lindsell Train Global Equity B GBP | Global | B3NS4D2 |
| 8 | L&G Gbl Technology Idx Trst I Acc | Technology & Telecommunications | B0CNH16 |
| 9 | AXA Framlington Gbl Tech Z Acc | Technology & Telecommunications | B4W52V5 |
| 10 | Barclays Wealth Gbl Mkts 2 R A £ | Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares | B510V99 |
| 11 | Baillie Gifford American B Acc | North America | 0606196 |
| 12 | Jupiter European I Acc | Europe-ex UK | B5STJW8 |
| 13 | Vanguard LifeStrategy 80% Eq A | Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares | B4PQW15 |
| 14 | Fidelity Asia W Acc | As Pacific ex Japan | B6Y7NF4 |
| 15 | Baillie Gifford Gbl Discovery B Acc | Global | 0605933 |
| 16 | Vanguard LifeStrategy 100% Eq A Acc | Global | B41XG30 |
| 17 | HSBC FTSE 250 Index C Acc | UK All Companies | B80QG05 |
| 18 | LF Lindsell Train UK Equity Acc | UK All Companies | B18B9X7 |
| 19 | HSBC American Index C Acc | North America | B80QG61 |
| 20 | Baillie Gifford Greater China B Acc | China/Greater China | B39RMM8 |
The value of investments can fall as well as rise; you may not get back what you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice. Tax rules can change and their effects on you will depend on your individual circumstances.
An easy way to start investing
Also known as a stocks and shares ISA, an Investment ISA is a tax-efficient1, simple way to invest for your future. Invest up to £20,000 per year and the returns you make from your investments are tax-free.
A fully flexible way to invest
A flexible, straightforward account with no limits on the amount you can invest.
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