Rating Crown ratings from FE evaluate stockpicking, consistency and risk control. They range from 1 crown, indicating the fund has failed to impress, to 5 crowns, indicating the fund has displayed superior performance. More details

Product Type The type of assets a fund contains can vary, and it’s a good idea to hold a diverse range of these to maintain a well-balanced portfolio.  Generally, equity funds focus on company shares; fixed interest funds include bonds; and mixed asset funds include a combination.

Return (5 Yr) How much has money invested in the fund grown by in the past 5 years? i.e. If you had invested £100 in 2015, and it now stands at £120, that’s 20% growth.

Risk Crown ratings from FE evaluate stockpicking, consistency and risk control. They range from 1 crown, indicating the fund has failed to impress, to 5 crowns, indicating the fund has displayed superior performance. More details

Recommended
by you How many of the fund’s customers would recommend you invest in it? Percentage based on reviews of the fund on the Boring Money site.

Cost This is the Ongoing Charges Figure, which is the fee should you expect to pay the fund provider for use of their fund. i.e. If you invest £100 and the fee is 0.9%, you’ll have to pay an additional 90p. You may also face extra fees from an investment platform you use as middleman to buy your funds.