New to funds?

If you're new to investing, funds are a great way to dip your toes into the markets, as experts make the investment decisions for you. Here, we explain exactly how these collective investment schemes work and the important role they can play in your portfolio. You can also find out more about the two main types of funds - unit trusts and open ended investment companies (OEICs) - and learn about the role of the fund manager. And if you're wondering where to begin when it comes to choosing a fund, you can read about the different sectors that all funds are grouped into. Click here to view the full range of Fund Managers and Funds within our Funds Market.

What are funds?       Your introduction to collective investment schemes and why they could be right for you.		Types of fund      How these main types of funds work, and whether you're after income or growth, why a fund could be the answer.
7 reasons to invest in funds       From diversification to tax efficiencies, great reasons why you should include funds in your portfolio.		Managers & Sectors       How a fund is managed, the decisions the fund manager makes for you, and finding your way around the different sectors that group funds together.