The outperforming funds flying under the radar

About this episode

This episode discusses how to identify high-performing funds early in their lifecycle and the tools available for DIY investors.

Many top funds deliver their best returns in the early years, when the portfolio is small and the investment team is hungry for success. But spotting these names before the crowd is easier said than done if you're a DIY investor. The latest episode of our On The Money podcast looks at what tools you can use, what you should look for in a fund, and some of the names that have stood out in the past. On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and ideas, visit www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news . Important information: This podcast is intended for information purposes only and is not a personal recommendation. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of your investments may go down as well as up, and you may not get back all the money that you invest. Full performance information can be found on the company or index summary page on the interactive investor website. The ii Personal Pension (SIPP) is for people who want to make their own decisions when investing for retirement. Usually, you won’t be able to withdraw your money until age 55 (57 from 2028). If you are in any doubt about the suitability of the ii Personal Pension…

People in this episode

Host: interactive investor

Topics covered

• fund performance
• investment strategies
• DIY investing
• fund selection tools
• early-stage funds

Keywords

• funds
• investment
• returns
• performance
• DIY investor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: interactive investor, Financial Conduct Authority

Products: ii Personal Pension (SIPP), Stocks & Shares ISA, Trading Account

Places: UK

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