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Index Funds and ETFs
Index Funds and ETFs reviews, comparisons and buying guides from Rational GB.
No. 01
Best Index Funds and ETFs for UK Investors
The best index funds UK investors actually use: global trackers, the all-world ETFs, and budget developed-market options, compared on coverage and cost.
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No. 02
Vanguard vs HSBC vs Fidelity Index Fund: Global Trackers Compared
Vanguard vs HSBC vs Fidelity index fund, compared for UK investors: charges, what each tracks, small-cap and emerging market exposure, and which to pick.
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No. 03
Index Funds vs ETFs: Which Is Better for UK Passive Investors
Index funds vs ETFs in the UK explained, the real differences in trading, cost and platform fees, and a simple rule for which to pick for passive investing.
Read guideBest Global Tracker Funds: One-Fund Portfolios Compared
The best global tracker fund options for UK investors compared: FTSE Global All Cap, FTSE All-World and MSCI World, plus how to pick one for a whole portfolio.
Read guideBest S&P 500 Index Funds and ETFs in the UK
The best S&P 500 index fund UK investors can hold: the leading low-cost trackers and ETFs compared on cost and structure, plus the risks worth knowing.
Read guideBest Dividend ETFs for UK Investors: A Measured Guide
The best dividend ETFs for UK investors, from IUKD to VHYL, plus why total return and fees matter more than headline yield. Capital at risk.
Read guideVanguard LifeStrategy Review: 60/40 and 80/20 Compared
An evidence-based Vanguard LifeStrategy review: how the 60/40 and 80/20 funds work, the low OCF, the UK home bias, and who a one-fund portfolio really suits.
Read guideAccumulation vs Income Funds and Units: Which Share Class to Buy
Accumulation vs income funds explained for UK investors: how each share class works, the tax on notional distributions, and which one to actually buy.
Read guideWhat Is the OCF (Ongoing Charges Figure) and Why It Matters
The ongoing charges figure (OCF) explained: what the fund fee includes, what it leaves out, and how a small percentage quietly compounds into a big loss.
Read guideHow Many Index Funds Should You Own? What a UK Portfolio Needs
How many index funds should I own? Why one global tracker is often enough, when a second fund helps, and how adding more can quietly duplicate holdings.
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