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Jupiter launches new fund

James Caldwell / 03 May 2012

Jupiter have launched a new fund with a focus on capital growth and low volatility. The Jupiter Strategic Reserve Fund is to be managed by the highly regarded investment multi asset team of Mile Gel... Read more

2012 ISA Ideas

David Hughes / 20 February 2012

With the ISA season well and truly upon us, now is the time to consider all of the options available. We therefore give you a detailed round-up of our selection of the best that the market has to of... Read more

Cautious Managed Funds Dominate Fund Supermarket Sales

David Hughes / 06 February 2012

Cautious Managed funds maintained their stronghold on the investment funds market last month, accounting for over 52 per cent of net sales according to the latest sales trends figures from Cofunds, ... Read more

Growth Fund Selection

Oliver Roylance-Smith
"Our growth fund selection is collated by leading independent research house OBSR. They apply a diversified set of criteria, including investment process, clearly defined objectives and past performance. We have divided our selection into themes: UK Growth, Global Growth, Emerging Markets and Absolute Return. There are also selections of Specialist, Ethical, and Managed funds. All our Select Range funds are available at 0.00% initial charge. If you're ready to invest, you can apply online or request an investment pack by post."
Oliver Roylance-Smith , Head of Savings & Investments

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See our growth fund selections which provide options for investors looking for international investment opportunities provided by global growth funds or specialist funds that focus on specific sectors such as emerging market funds or gold funds which offer the potential of higher returns but also greater associated investment risk.

 

For investors wishing to focus on investment opportunities closer to home see our UK growth funds selections and European growth fund selection for ideas. In these uncertain times many people are opting to invest in managed growth funds which provide less exposure to equities and we have provided a selection for you to consider. 

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Fund ManagerFundFund Manager Initial Charge¹Your SavingSaving On ISA²AMC³Select Fund°Fact SheetApply Now
Aberdeen Emerging Markets 0%4.25%£4531.75% 1.55%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund aims to provide long term capital growth from direct or indirect investment in emerging stock markets worldwide or companies with significant activities in emerging markets. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Gold & General0%5.00%£5341.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
This is a specialist unit trust which aims to achieve long term capital growth by investing in gold mining and precious metal-related shares. It tends to be volatile and is particularly suitable for diversification in a larger portfolio. See latest fund factsheet for details.
First State Global Emerging Markets Leaders 0%4.00%£4271.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth. The Fund invests worldwide in large and mid capitalisation equities in emerging economies, including those of companies listed on developed market exchanges whose activities predominantly take place in emerging market countries. See latest fund factsheet for details.

¹The Initial Charge after 100% of the Fair Investment Company Charge has been rebated as well as any fund manager discounts we can pass on to you if applicable.

²Based on 2011/12 ISA allowance of £10,680.

³AMC is the Annual Management Charge applied by the Fund Manager. By using our Fund Supermarket we can rebate up to 0.20% of the AMC back to you. This rebate is paid into a cash account which is set up for you when you first invest.

°Select Fund - Has a OBSR A Star Rating or more and a 100% initial charge discount.

Select Growth Funds - Global Growth
Fund ManagerFundFund Manager Initial Charge¹Your SavingSaving On ISA²AMC³Select Fund°Fact SheetApply Now
M&G Global Basics0%4.00%£4271.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund’s sole aim is long-term capital growth. The Fund is a global equity fund which invests wholly or mainly in companies operating in basic industries (‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ industries) and also in companies that service these industries. The Fund may also invest in other global equities. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Global Equity Fund 0%5.00%£5341.75% 1.55%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The investment objective of Neptune Global Equity Fund is to generate capital growth from a concentrated portfolio of global securities, selected from across world equity markets, with a view to attaining top quartile performance within the appropriate peer group. This is an international fund but there will be no restriction in terms of regional allocation. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Aberdeen World Equity0%4.25%£4531.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The investment objective of Aberdeen World Equity Fund is to provide long term total return from an internationally diversified portfolio of equities. See latest fund factsheet for details.

¹The Initial Charge after 100% of the Fair Investment Company Charge has been rebated as well as any fund manager discounts we can pass on to you if applicable.

²Based on 2011/12 ISA allowance of £10,680.

³AMC is the Annual Management Charge applied by the Fund Manager. By using our Fund Supermarket we can rebate up to 0.20% of the AMC back to you. This rebate is paid into a cash account which is set up for you when you first invest.

°Select Fund - Has a OBSR A Star Rating or more and a 100% initial charge discount.

Growth Select Funds - Cautious Managed
Fund ManagerFundFund Manager Initial Charge¹Your SavingSaving On ISA²AMC³Select Fund°Fact SheetApply Now
Invesco Perpetual Distribution0%5%£5341.38% 1.18%yesFactsheetMore Info >
Income Paid Monthly. Invesco Perpetual Distribution offers a balance between both income and capital growth through investment in UK based equities and fixed interest securities. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Investec Cautious Managed0%4.50%£4801.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund aims to provide a combination of income and long term capital growth by investing conservatively in a diversified portfolio of equities, bonds and other fixed interest securities of high quality and marketability. At all times the Fund’s equity exposure will be limited to a maximum of 60% of the portfolio value. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Henderson Cautious Managed 0%5.00%£5341.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund aims to provide income and long-term capital growth by investing in a combination of company shares and a range of bonds in any country. The fund will invest no more than 60% of its value in company shares. See latest fund factsheet for details.

¹The Initial Charge after 100% of the Fair Investment Company Charge has been rebated as well as any fund manager discounts we can pass on to you if applicable.

²Based on 2011/12 ISA allowance of £10,680.

³AMC is the Annual Management Charge applied by the Fund Manager. By using our Fund Supermarket we can rebate up to 0.20% of the AMC back to you. This rebate is paid into a cash account which is set up for you when you first invest.

°Select Fund - Has a OBSR A Star Rating or more and a 100% initial charge discount.

Growth Select Funds - Balanced Managed
Fund ManagerFundFund Manager Initial Charge¹Your SavingSaving On ISA²AMC³Select Fund°Fact SheetApply Now
Balanced0%5.00%£5341.60% 1.40%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The investment objective of Neptune Balanced Fund is to generate a positive total return from investment predominantly in equities and bonds, with a view to attaining top quartile performance amongst the relevant peer group. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Balanced Managed 0%5.00%£5341.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund aims to achieve a balance between capital growth and reasonable income through investment in shares or units of regulated and/or unregulated collective investment schemes and/or closed ended funds. See latest fund factsheet for details.

¹The Initial Charge after 100% of the Fair Investment Company Charge has been rebated as well as any fund manager discounts we can pass on to you if applicable.

²Based on 2011/12 ISA allowance of £10,680.

³AMC is the Annual Management Charge applied by the Fund Manager. By using our Fund Supermarket we can rebate up to 0.20% of the AMC back to you. This rebate is paid into a cash account which is set up for you when you first invest.

°Select Fund - Has a OBSR A Star Rating or more and a 100% initial charge discount.

Growth Select Funds - Multi Manager
Fund ManagerFundFund Manager Initial Charge¹Your SavingSaving On ISA²AMC³Select Fund°Fact SheetApply Now
Cautious Managed 0%5.00%£5341.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund aims to achieve income and capital growth through investment in shares or units of regulated and/or unregulated collective investment schemes and/or closed ended funds. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Balanced Managed 0%5.00%£5341.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund aims to achieve a balance between capital growth and reasonable income through investment in shares or units of regulated and/or unregulated collective investment schemes and/or closed ended funds. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Global Boutiques0%5.00%£5341.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund aims to achieve capital growth by investing in shares/units of regulated and/or unregulated collective investment schemes and/or closed ended funds managed by houses judged to be boutique. See latest fund factsheet for details.

¹The Initial Charge after 100% of the Fair Investment Company Charge has been rebated as well as any fund manager discounts we can pass on to you if applicable.

²Based on 2011/12 ISA allowance of £10,680.

³AMC is the Annual Management Charge applied by the Fund Manager. By using our Fund Supermarket we can rebate up to 0.20% of the AMC back to you. This rebate is paid into a cash account which is set up for you when you first invest.

°Select Fund - Has a OBSR A Star Rating or more and a 100% initial charge discount.

Select Growth Funds - UK Growth
Fund ManagerFundFund Manager Initial Charge¹Your SavingSaving On ISA²AMC³Select Fund°Fact SheetApply Now
M&G Recovery0%4.00%£4271.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund’s sole aim is capital growth by investing predominantly in a diversified range of securities issued by companies which are out of favour, in difficulty or whose future prospects are not fully recognised by the market. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Schroders UK Alpha Plus0%5.25%£5601.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
The Fund’s investment objective is to provide capital growth through investment in UK and other companies. In order to achieve the objective the manager will invest in a focussed portfolio of securities. The emphasis of the Fund will be investment in UK companies. The fund may also invest in companies headquartered or quoted outside the UK where those companies have material or critical operations within, or derive significant business from, the UK. See latest fund factsheet for details.
UK Select Opportunities0%5.25%£5601.50% 1.30%yesFactsheetMore Info >
To achieve capital growth by investing in companies, primarily of UK origin, where the Manager believes above average returns can be realised. See latest fund factsheet for details.

¹The Initial Charge after 100% of the Fair Investment Company Charge has been rebated as well as any fund manager discounts we can pass on to you if applicable.

²Based on 2011/12 ISA allowance of £10,680 when you invest through Fair Investment Company Fund Supermarket.

³AMC is the Annual Management Charge applied by the Fund Manager. By using our Fund Supermarket we can rebate up to 0.20% of the AMC back to you. This rebate is paid into a cash account which is set up for you when you first invest.

°Select Fund - Has a OBSR A Star Rating or more and a 100% initial charge discount.

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