Do I need several SIPP investments?

ColdIron

Macka09 said:

The Vanguard small cap seems to have quite high annual charges. 

You didn't specify charges, your metric was 'any'

Macka09 said:

I can’t seem to find any. 

Small cap funds are generally more expensive even when using a tracker. 0.30% isn't outrageous

EthicsGradient

Macka09 said:

The Vanguard small cap seems to have quite high annual charges. 

Considering that it has to hold 4,200 stocks, over many countries, 0.29% doesn't seem bad. 

boingy

I'd consider that high by modern standards.

eskbanker

boingy said:

I'd consider that high by modern standards.

What do you consider to be the going rate for global small cap funds, and which ones in particular would you recommend on the basis of cost?

dealyboy

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Linton

L&G also do a global small cap index fund.  IT looks very similar to the Vanguard fund both in underlying holdings and charges.

I think you will fuid that small cap funds have somewhat higher charges than large company funds generally - I guess the index changes more, the costs of dealing are higher (eg bid offer spreads) and also there is less competition.