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The best Private Pension provider

Hi

Which Personal Pension provider is the best in terms of lowest costs and hightest returns? e.g. aviva, pru etc?

Also when ppl suggest to invest in funds in S+S ISA's, how do you all decide which ones to invest in??

thanks

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  • jem16
    jem16 Posts: 19,766 Forumite
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    Hi

    Which Personal Pension provider is the best in terms of lowest costs and hightest returns? e.g. aviva, pru etc?

    There is no "best" provider as everybody's needs are different. The costs and returns are nothing to do with the provider who just provides the wrapper and all to do with the investments (i.e. funds) chosen to go inside that wrapper.
    Also when ppl suggest to invest in funds in S+S ISA's, how do you all decide which ones to invest in??

    thanks

    By doing lots of research if going DIY or by using an IFA.
  • peterg1965
    peterg1965 Posts: 2,164 Forumite
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    Hi



    Also when ppl suggest to invest in funds in S+S ISA's, how do you all decide which ones to invest in??

    thanks

    Research, research and research. Check out HL.co.uk, Trustnet and Morning Star, decide what sort of risk you are prepared to accept, decide on your sector allocations (UK,Europe, Specialist, Emerging Markets, BRIC, commodities, North American) Then take the plunge. If you go it alone, check out the various fund supermarkets for discounted fees. I personally use Hargreaves Lansdown for my SIPP and S&S ISAs.

    If it is all too much, go and find an IFA. https://www.unbiased.co.uk
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