Why choose Global Index Funds?

Our Global Index Funds give your clients the choice of five professionally-managed, multi-asset investment portfolios made up of different combinations of equities and bonds.  

They invest in index funds managed by Vanguard, one of the world's largest fund managers. Each of the funds are continuously rebalanced, to ensure the allocation to equities and bonds remains constant over time. 

These funds are designed to help your clients meet their financial goals and are a relatively low-cost way to invest in a diversified, all-in-one portfolio, with each of our five funds having an annual management charge of 0.95%. 

Risk versus returns

In the simplest possible terms, the more risk clients are comfortable taking in their investments, the greater the potential reward over time. That also means, however, that there is greater potential for loss. 

Our five funds are designed and constructed to offer a range of options by combining different percentages of bonds, generally considered as lower-risk investments, and higher-risk equities. 

More information about our Global Index Funds

The guides below give you more information about each of our funds and how they are managed

Global Index Fund - adviser flyer

Download here

Global Index Fund - customer brochure

View key features document

Global Index Funds Suitability Aid

View choices and changes guide

Your attitude to risk

Useful links

  • Risk Profiler

    Help your clients make investment decisions by understanding how they feel about risk.

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