Tracker Investments

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iShares Core FTSE 100 ETF

ISA, SIPP & Direct Investment
Our view: This is a super low cost FTSE 100 tracker. The fund has a record of tracking its benchmark to a high degree of accuracy and scored ahead of rivals on this measure. Income generated is reinvested. Important information: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.  
Available via: Interactive Investor Platform »
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£25 per month or £100 single
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HSBC ETFS PLC FTSE 100 UCITS ETF

ISA, SIPP & Direct Investment
Our view: This is a super low cost FTSE 100 tracker. The investment objective of the Fund is to replicate the performance of the FTSE 100 Index (the “Index”), while minimising as far as possible the tracking error between the Fund’s performance and that of the Index. Income generated is reinvested. Important information: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.  
Available via: Hargreaves Lansdown Platform »
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£25 per month or £100 single
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iShares 100 UK Equity Index

ISA, SIPP & Direct Investment
Our view: This is a super low cost FTSE 100 tracker. The aim of the Fund is to seek to achieve capital growth for investors by tracking closely the performance of the FTSE 100 Index by investing in companies in the Index.  Income generated is reinvested. Important information: Please remember the value of your investment and any income from it may fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed. You may get back less than you invest.
Available via: Hargreaves Lansdown Platform »

Tracker Investments

Tracker investments are often referred to as index funds as they track the performance of a particular index, such as the FTSE 100.

The aim of tracker investments is to replicate the movements of a specific index to produce returns for the investor. Tracker investments can also be seen as a passive investment because it does not attempt to beat the market by buying and selling shares continuously, as the market is considered by some to be unbeatable.

If a tracker investment appeals to you and you want find out more, use the information below to help you make a more informed decision:

  • Tend to have lower fees as a fund manager is not actively managing the investment
  • Seen as a long-term investment as you hold on to shares for a longer period of time
  • Element of risk involved means you could lose part of your initial investment

Using our comparison tables, you can get a better idea about what type of investment will best suit your financial situation

Important Risk Information: This website contains information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation in any way whatsoever. The value of investments and income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current tax law and there is no guarantee that tax rules will stay the same in the future. Different types of investment carry different levels of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Prior to making any decision to invest, you should ensure that you are familiar with the risks associated with a particular investment and should read the product literature. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of a particular investment, both in respect of its objectives and its risk profile, you should seek independent financial advice. * Details of how the Financial Services Compensation Scheme applies to investment firms can be found at fscs.org.uk.