Best Index Funds For Long Term: One ETF To Rule Them All

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Published 2023-08-12
People are usually surprised to hear that I have just one global stock fund in my core portfolio. In this video, I look at the considerations when choosing a good fund that you can stick with over the long term and I give you my opinion about which funds are best in various scenarios.

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All Comments (21)
  • @Pensioncraft
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  • @foxmanchester
    Thank you so much for this video. I was confused by the investco tickers as T212 didnt show ACC or Dist
  • @nigeltrivass4128
    Hi Ramin, great video as always. Do you have a Vanguard bond fund you recommend?
  • @andreaisonline
    Thank you Ramin! Funny, I started buying into the Invesco FTSE All World UCITS after watching your short video few weeks ago.
  • @tsw.95
    Hi Ramin, thanks for the video, really interesting and helfpul. A quick question if i may, how much consideration should be given to the current price of an ETF if the planned investment and holding period is long term?
  • @wunfungchan2649
    Thought there might be a mention of an etf run by legal and general (LGGG) which tracks equities in global, developed markets. It charges 0.1% so is cheaper than many of the funds discussed in the video, but it does a similar job..
  • @keithgray1221
    Hi Ramin, that was really helpful, thank you. Do you hold your global fund within an ISA? If you have one, which platform do you use for it?
  • Brilliant, brilliant video full of useful information. Pretty chuffed that I only have one fund too in my core portfolio (fidelity as mentioned in video). However what I do need to do is, if I can, switch from OEIC to ETF as the charges are so much less on my platform.
  • @czeital
    Very useful as ever. Was surprised , wondered why LGGG didn’t make the list
  • @TheCeo_
    Really great thanks - Whats the differenc between VVDVWE and VADEA??
  • @nigelaustin9672
    Ramin, thanks for the video and the selection process. I have been thru a similar process about 18mths ago which included a study of the global indices. I think the FTSE Global All Cap index is better than MSCI. It does large, mid, small cap across developed and emerging markets (90/10). Vanguard provide an etf on the LSE in USD or GBP and as either Acc or Inc. ticker V3AB, V3AA plus ...cost is 0.24%. These etf track the FTSE Global All Cap. The EM have held back overall performance....which has been led by Developed markets. My benchmark is Vanguard VT etf only available in the USA.
  • Great video as usual. What do you think about SWDA iShares Global fund? Also what do you think about diversifying into 2/3 different global index funds, does it make sense from your perspective?
  • @jinngeechia9715
    This is very good content for someone in Singapore. Most single fund holders here prefer the Irish-domiciled ETFs to hold and most are listed on the LSE. The darling in our community here is VWRA but it looks like FWRA has given us more options.
  • @palm33
    So just to clarify you think invesco is the best global fund? Do I invest directly through them or u think best through a platform like 212? Thanks
  • @Casualclips17
    Thanks Ramin, what else do you have in your portfolio any individual stocks bonds etc?
  • @daveselvester
    Great video. I specifically use the HSBC FTSE All World Acc Class C. Be great if you did a similar video on bond funds
  • @karsinds
    VWRL is the axial etf of my portfolio. I prefer always distributing etf.
  • @simplydividends
    Vanguard already have a global weighed fund, FTSE Global All Cap. Yes its a little more expensive but 0.23% including all EM within that isn't bad, coupled with Vanguards low platform fees.