Choosing which funds are for you is all about deciding how much financial risk you're comfortable with, the need for balance between this risk and opportunity for growth, and how much involvement you'd like in your investment decisions.
By thinking about these things and understanding what you want to achieve, you might find it easier to choose where to invest your money.
Questions you need to think about
- What kind of investor am I?
- How long do I have until I retire?
- Do I understand the choice of funds?
- Assets - how do funds invest?
- Active or Passive funds, what’s the difference?
You can find detailed information on what to consider when choosing your funds in the Your Investment Choices booklet. Please also read the Correction to the Your Investment Choices flyer.
The return on your investment in investment-linked funds is directly related to the performance of the assets in which they invest and the charges on the fund. The price of units in investment-linked funds depends on the value of the underlying assets and can go down as well as up. You may not get back as much as you invest.
If at any time you are unsure of what to do, in the first instance, contact Standard Life on 0800 066 5432. If you require advice on the payment and investment options, we strongly recommend that you speak to a financial adviser.
There may be a cost associated with this and you should note that neither BT nor Standard Life will be able to provide any advice to you. If you do not have your own financial adviser, you can find one in your area by visiting unbiased.co.uk
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