Most popular
INVESTMENTS
Here, you’ll find a list of the most popular funds, shares, ETFs, and investment trusts as chosen by our investors, and the top fund picks depending on the type of account – whether an ISA, or SIPP. The details of our most popular funds are updated monthly.
The value of investments can fall as well as rise so you may get back less than you invest. Tax rules can change and their effects vary depending on your individual circumstances. Please check the costs involved before transferring.
Investments
Most popular ETFs
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) offer exposure to a wide range of global financial markets while charging much less than actively managed funds. They’re typically passive investments which means they track a benchmark such as an index.
Most popular funds
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.
Most popular funds in an ISA
An Individual Savings Account (ISA) protects the returns on your investments from income tax and capital gains tax.
Most popular funds in a SIPP
A Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) gives you control over how your retirement savings are invested.
Most popular UK shares
Investing in individual shares carries more risk than other asset classes. However, shares also potentially offer higher returns.
Most popular international shares
Find out what are the most popular international shares among Smart Investor customers.
Most popular investment trusts
Investment trusts can help diversify your portfolio as the trust buys and sells a mix of investments on behalf of its shareholders.
Most popular gilts and bonds
Find out what are the most popular gilts and bonds among Smart Investor customers.
Ways to invest
The value of investments can fall as well as rise so you may get back less than you invest. Tax rules can change and their effects vary depending on your individual circumstances. Please check the costs involved before transferring.
Smart Investor
To choose and manage your own investments from a range of funds, shares, ETFs and bonds, get started today by simply opening up an Investment (Stocks & Shares) ISA, Investment Account or SIPP Account with Smart Investor.
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