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FTSE 100 vs All Share

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  • moneylover
    moneylover Posts: 1,664 Forumite
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    yes, I am thinking of investing in a cheap tracker with H L - it is the first time I will have had an investment. Is there any real difference in how a FTSE 100 share tracker and an all share index does at the moment? I cannot make up my mind which to dip my toe into!
    Many thanks
    Hilary
  • Linton
    Linton Posts: 18,481 Forumite
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    moneylover wrote: »
    yes, I am thinking of investing in a cheap tracker with H L - it is the first time I will have had an investment. Is there any real difference in how a FTSE 100 share tracker and an all share index does at the moment? I cannot make up my mind which to dip my toe into!
    Many thanks
    Hilary


    Not much difference - FTSE-100 companies comprise 80% of the all share.
  • moneylover
    moneylover Posts: 1,664 Forumite
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    yes, thats why I wondered. Stick a pin in it?
  • cepheus
    cepheus Posts: 20,053 Forumite
    I think the best way to reduce risk is to diversify into different sectors, and filter in the money over a number of years.
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