Vanguard’s ‘keep it simple’ retirement offerings seem attractive, but there are a few factors to be aware of before taking the plunge.
Exploring the world of investment trusts
Vanguard’s ‘keep it simple’ retirement offerings seem attractive, but there are a few factors to be aware of before taking the plunge.
Like many folks, I have been astonished by events at Woodford Investment Management. I knew it had some issues but not having followed the situation too closely, I didn’t realise quite what a massive hole it had dug for itself. And new revelations seem to be coming out on a daily basis.
Measuring the progress of your portfolio is vital as an active investor. But choosing the right benchmark isn’t that easy.
HICL Infrastructure Company is the oldest and largest infrastructure trust in the UK. It was set up in 2006 and now boasts nearly £3bn in assets. Its annualised return since launch has been 9.4%, handily ahead of the 7-8% target set at its IPO.
It’s hard to deny that passive investing, particularly using global equity trackers, is one of the best strategies you can follow. Some of my money is invested this way with the Vanguard All-World ETF. It’s not been without a few niggles, though.
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