Child Trust Funds

Child Trust Funds

Child Trust Funds

If considering investing in stocks and shares but not wanting to buy either a single share or invest directly in the markets, then an investment in a unit trust is one option. Unit trusts are offered by a wide range of financial institutions and service providers and provide an easy way to assess the financial markets.

Unit Trusts: How an Index Tracker Fund Works

In essence an index tracker fund is a managed fund which allows the investor to gain an exposure to one of the world’s major indices such as the FTSE100 or the Dow Jones. Index tracker funds are managed by a fund manager who maintains a portfolio of stocks and shares in the fund, which is weighted according to the proportion of shares in the index.