Do you sell straightforward stocks and shares trackers?

Q: Do you have a straightforward stocks and shares tracker? One which I will not have to make decisions on, and which merely tracks an index, like the FTSE or another exchange?

A: Yes - what you’re describing is essentially an index fund - also known as a tracker fund. These types of investments offer a simple and ‘hands-off’ way to invest. An index fund aims to track the performance of an index like the FTSE 100 or S&P 500, meaning you don’t need to pick individual stocks yourself.

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Your main options

1. Index funds

These track a specific index, such as the FTSE 100. They typically invest across all the companies in an index, often holding each in proportion to its size. These funds are typically focused on one specific market or region, offering a simple, and low-cost way to invest.

2. Global tracker funds

These are still index funds, but instead of tracking one country or market, they follow a global index such as the MSCI World or FTSE Global All Cap. For investors looking for broader diversification across countries and sectors, global trackers are often the preferred choice.

3. Equal-weighted funds

These aren’t ‘standard’ tracker funds, as they take a slightly different approach. Rather than giving more weight to larger companies, equal-weighted funds offer an alternative approach by spreading your investments evenly across all holdings. Investing in these types of funds allows exposure to a different balance of risk and return compared to standard trackers. As a result, they may involve more frequent rebalancing, which can make them more expensive than ‘standard’ tracker funds.

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Tools to help you find them

On our platform, you can easily explore these options using our tools:

• Select 50 - a curated list of 50 funds chosen by our experts, including a range of low-cost index funds. You can learn more about the 15 index funds on our Select 50 here.
• Investment finder - a tool that lets you search from over 3,000 funds and filter between different index funds, global trackers and equal-weighted options, helping you narrow down your choices.

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Important information - investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. Select 50 is not a personal recommendation to buy or sell a fund. Overseas investments will be affected by movements in currency exchange rates. When you are thinking about investing in shares, it’s generally a good idea to consider holding them alongside other investments in a diversified portfolio of assets. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice.