Maximizing Your Investment: Top Vanguard Funds from 2021 to 2022
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Vanguard Investments
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Disclaimer:
Please note that I am not a financial advisor. The information provided here is purely for informational purposes, so please use it as you see fit.
I personally utilize two investment platforms: Vanguard UK and the Free Trade app. In this article, I will highlight the ten top-performing funds from the past year.
Section 1.1: Top 10 Vanguard Funds
10th: FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF
Return: 12.38%
This fund offers solid dividends and shows promising growth potential.
9th: Life Strategy 100%
Return: 12.67%
Arguably the best Life Strategy fund, it contains no bonds and is suitable for retirement portfolios.
8th: FTSE Developed Europe ex UK UCITS ETF
Return: 12.69%
Provides excellent exposure to European markets, excluding the UK.
7th: FTSE North America UCITS ETF
Return: 14.30%
A major ETF focusing on the USA and other North American companies.
6th: FTSE Developed World ex-U.K. Equity
Return: 14.42%
This fund encompasses companies from various developed nations, excluding the UK.
5th: FTSE Dev Europe ETF
Return: 15%
An ETF focused on developed European nations, including the UK.
4th: S&P 500 UCITS ETF
Return: 16.07%
A favorite of Warren Buffett, this fund covers the top 500 US companies and has minimal fees of just 0.07% annually.
3rd: US Equity Index Fund
Return: 16.31%
This fund offers extensive coverage of American companies, yielding similar returns to the S&P 500.
2nd: FTSE 100 ETF
Return: 19.02%
Mirroring the S&P 500, this fund includes the top UK companies. Although it faced a slowdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now recovering well.
1st: Global Equity Income Fund
Return: 20.76%
This fund has unexpectedly risen to the top after the January market crash, boasting a diverse global portfolio.
Section 1.2: Conclusion
Despite the market's current fluctuations, there are still opportunities to generate returns. Remember, investing is a long-term game, and markets will experience both highs and lows. Historically, the global economy tends to grow over time, so if you have been considering entering the investment space, now might be an ideal time.
If you have over £600 to invest, I recommend using Vanguard. For smaller amounts, Free Trade is a commendable choice, as they do not charge commission aside from standard trading fees.
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