Investing in Sectors funds

abdul56

Hello,

I was wondering if there was any way of finding funds which specifically invest in certain sectors, ie Healthcare, Communications, mining?

Thanks in advance

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jimjames

Yes. There are many sector funds. Most are in the Specialist sector so you can search within that.

Some examples here
http://www.hl.co.uk/funds/fund-discounts,-prices--and--factsheets/search-results?companyid=&tab=prices&sectorid=129&tab=prices

Totton

Trustnet (http://www.trustnet.com) and Morningstar also support sector research. http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/fundquickrank/default.aspx

HTH,
Mickey

kidmugsy

Or you can use investment trusts.
http://www.theaic.co.uk/sites/default/files/statistics/attachment/AICStats30Nov2013.pdf

Or ETFs.

dunstonh

It should be noted that focused specialist funds are generally regarded as very high risk and would normally form only a small part of an overall portfolio.

Techs, mining/natural resources, financials etc have all had extreme volatility and significant losses beyond the wider market in recent times. If you are just trying to extend a bit of exposure in a certain area then that is what the funds are for. However, if you intend to go into them in a large way then you really need to consider the risk you are taking.