Are these funds ok?

cashbackproblems

Hi

Im new to this and going to be investing small amounts in 4/5 funds every month, i am happy taking risk but not sure on my choices as theres so many too choose from!

First State Global Emerging Mkt Leaders Class A Accumulation

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Accumulation Shares

JPMorgan Natural Resources Accumulation Units

HSBC FTSE 100 Index Accumulation Units OR Invesco Perputal High Income

Looking for any funds covering Russia and South America, would appreciate any recommendations i can look into!!

thanks

StevieJ

The Neptune Greater Russia fund is quite good and Neptune seem to specialise in the area, I am looking for a Latin America funds as well.

cashbackproblems

Thanks for that i will look into Neptune. What do you think of my other ones?

One latin american fund iv found is BlackRock Latin America Fund (Offshore) A2 Accumulation GBP but it probably isnt the best

switch76

You could buy ETFs. You could even buy one that tracks performance in BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China).

cashbackproblems

switch76 wrote: »

You could buy ETFs. You could even buy one that tracks performance in BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China).

How do you find ETF's? Im searching on the HL website and cant find any mention to them. Do you have any recommendations?

bobsy31

I have First State's Latin America fund, which could be an option for you to consider.......

Neptune Russia & Greater Russia is also one in my portoflio, as per Stevie's recommendation.

switch76

cashbackproblems wrote: »

How do you find ETF's? Im searching on the HL website and cant find any mention to them. Do you have any recommendations?

http://www.h-l.co.uk/shares/exchange-traded-funds-etfs/list-of-etfs

I don't have any specific recommendations. Just do a keyword search and find one that most closely matches what you are interested in.

DavidHayton

cashbackproblems wrote: »

How do you find ETF's? Im searching on the HL website and cant find any mention to them. Do you have any recommendations?

Hi! You can buy ETFs through HL - see switch76's post - but there are cheaper platforms around than HL for buying them. HL are aimed principally towards investment in funds (unit trusts and OEICs).

David

StevieJ

cashbackproblems wrote: »

Thanks for that i will look into Neptune. What do you think of my other ones?

One latin american fund iv found is BlackRock Latin America Fund (Offshore) A2 Accumulation GBP but it probably isnt the best

I tend to switch between Aberdeen/FirstState/Fidelity for my EM and funds when crystallising gains so I quite like your choices, I think the First State is a a more defensive fund which is no bad thing in a high risk area. I also have switched between First State and JPM for resources although I have decided to give resources a miss this year. With regards to the income fund I guess Woodford is due a good year and a lot of analysts are predicting the stocks he holds may be ready for a rerating upwards e.g. glaxo.

jimjames

DavidHayton wrote: »

Hi! You can buy ETFs through HL - see switch76's post - but there are cheaper platforms around than HL for buying them. HL are aimed principally towards investment in funds (unit trusts and OEICs).

David

Just seen this article about ETFs and the potential risks which might be of interest to ETF investors.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/apr/17/imf-commodities-funds-sub-prime

sorcerer

switch76 wrote: »

You could buy ETFs. You could even buy one that tracks performance in BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China).

This is not practical if your only investing monthly, it would cost you £15 every month to buy each ETF.