Keeping on track
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UKindex-tracking funds have received publicity with the launch of a new fund by Virgin which hasattracted 40 million pounds sterling from investors and has introduced price competition into themarket. Tracker funds tend to be neglected in favor of more actively managed funds, but theirperformance varies. Charges account for part of the variation, but the mix of shares also affectsperformance. Trackers can follow indexes from outside the UK, and investors should be aware ofwhat the index means.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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Mixed appeal
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United Kingdom investors can choose funds of funds but there are often unsure of the benefits. The performance of unit trusts varies greatly, and diversification is increased by funds of funds. Managers can also select funds according to risk profiles and other criteria. Some funds of funds offer the chance of high returns, though risks may also be high. Charges for funds of funds tend to be higher since investors have to pay for two layers of expertise.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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Banking blues
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UK banks have to displayinformation on the limited range of products they sell, and the funds of the large UK banks tendto perform poorly with high charges. Such funds are sold through bank branches and there is noneed for them to compete with other products since they are not sold through independentfinancial advisers but through the banks' branches. The funds thus do not have to compete in theway that products sold through an independent adviser do.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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