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Here are some of the best-performing FTSE 100 funds according to JustETF.
Note: We’ve added a link next to each of these funds, which takes you to a share trading app where you can sign up to invest in that FTSE 100 fund.
Icon | Fund | 5-year performance | 1-year performance (to March 2023) | Link to invest |
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Vanguard FTSE 100 (VUKE) | 32.37% | 14.59% | InvestInvestCapital at risk | |
iShares Core FTSE 100 (CUKX) | 31.75% | 14.57% | InvestInvestCapital at risk | |
Invesco FTSE 100 (S100) | 30.23% | 14.42% | InvestInvestCapital at risk | |
HSBC FTSE 100 (HUKX) | 31.54% | 14.03% | InvestInvestCapital at risk | |
Lyxor FTSE 100 (100D) | 30.59% | 14.26% | InvestInvestCapital at risk | |
Xtrackers FTSE 100 (XDUK) | 31.66% | 14.36% | InvestInvestCapital at risk |
Even if you’re new to investing, you’ve probably heard of the FTSE 100 – the UK’s best-known stock market index. Find out why it’s popular with investors in the UK and worldwide, which stocks make up the FTSE 100, and how you can invest in it.
These trading apps allow you to invest in companies within the FTSE 100 directly or to invest in FTSE 100 funds/ETFs.
The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 (FTSE 100 for short, which is pronounced “footsy”) is a stock market index comprising the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange (by market capitalisation). This includes companies such as Barclays, BP, HSBC and Sainsbury’s.
You may hear investment experts talk about investing in the FTSE 100, so it’s easy to make the assumption that it is an investment fund. But it’s actually an index. Think of an index as a hypothetical portfolio, designed to monitor the performance of the assets it contains (in this case, stocks in large UK companies). As such, you can’t actually invest directly in the FTSE 100.
However, you can gain exposure to FTSE 100 companies by either buying shares in each individual company or by investing in a fund – such as an exchange traded fund (ETF) – that tracks the performance of the stocks in the FTSE 100.
"Investing in the FTSE 100 tends to be regarded as a relatively safe and low-risk bet – insofar as investing is ever “safe and low-risk”. No investment is risk-free.
Because it’s made up of the UK’s biggest companies, the FTSE 100 tends to include businesses that have been around a while. Companies that have a track record of solid performance. This might mean they’re not the most exciting (or potentially most rewarding) companies to invest in, but the chances of them crashing are also lower than average. All of this makes the FTSE 100 a decent bet if you want to manage your risk levels. Plus, if you opt to buy shares, many FTSE 100 stocks pay dividends.
As we always bang on about, though, it’s essential to have a diverse investment portfolio. So, while a FTSE 100 tracker fund will likely feature in many investors’ portfolios, there’s no need to put all your eggs in one basket. There’s nothing stopping you from investing in the FTSE 100, while also bolstering your portfolio with an even lower-risk investment (such as bonds) and a selection of higher-risk, higher-reward assets."
There are a couple of ways to invest in the FTSE 100:
The FTSE 100 is made up of some really exciting companies, including Burberry, Coca-Cola and Ocado. Because of its appeal, there are lots of funds and ETFs that track the index.
Investors can also choose to invest in all the individual stocks themselves, but this would take a lot of time, especially as the index changes regularly. You would need to keep tabs on which stocks have moved out of the index, which have moved in, and whether any weightings need to be changed. An index fund would be a great deal easier and could save you money on commission too.
To make comparing even easier we came up with the Finder Score. Costs, features, ease and range of investments across 30+ platforms are all weighted and scaled to produce a score out of 10. The higher the score the better the platform – simple.
Read the full methodologyAll investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
The FTSE 100 contains some of the best-known British brands, such as Lloyds, Rightmove and Rolls-Royce. You can invest in all 100 stocks individually if you have the time, but it could be more expensive this way. There are index funds and ETFs that track the indices, which could be a more cost-effective way to get exposure to these stocks. Make sure you consider the fees involved and that your broker lets you invest in stocks on the London Stock Exchange.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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