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Why have a regular savings plan?
Important information - please keep in mind that the value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. 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 an authorised financial adviser.
Regular savings for coping with volatility
As a natural part of your investment journey, there will be periods when prices go down as well as up. Investing in the dips means buying into your long-term investment at a lower price and bringing down the average price you have paid across the life of the investment. In financial terms this is known as pound-cost averaging.
The difficult part is deciding when to invest and this relies on timing the low points – something even the pros treat with caution. So investing regular amounts every month helps take the guess work out of it, by helping you catch the high points as well as the low, smoothing your returns over the long term.
Long-term growth potential
Making regular monthly contributions to your investments as part of a savings plan can help them grow into a sizeable sum over the long term, even if you’re only investing a small amount.
Investing smaller sums on a regular basis might also mean you can start investing sooner, giving you time to take advantage of the growth potential of compounding and the markets themselves.
You may be surprised at how much even small amounts can grow to over a number of years. The table below shows how an investment can grow over time, assuming growth of 4.5%, ongoing charges of 0.95% and a typical service fee of 0.35% a year*.
The below figures are for illustration, the growth rate isn't guaranteed, and you could get back less than you invest.
| Monthly payment | 10 years | 20 years | 30 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| £50 | £7,079 | £16,823 | £30,237 |
| £100 | £14,158 | £33,647 | £60,474 |
| £250 | £35,395 | £84,117 | £151,186 |
*Depends on the amount of money you have invested with us. More information on our service fees and charges.
How to set up a regular savings plan
If you already have an account with us you can set up your regular savings plan online.
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The Fidelity Select 50 Balanced Fund
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Managing investments in uncertain times
What is volatility? And how can you deal with it?
Learn more about volatility
An intro to risk and volatility
Understanding the difference between volatility and risk can help you deal with unnerving markets.
Opportunity in uncertain times
Market volatility can feel like an investor’s worst nightmare, but if you take a few simple steps to prepare, you can keep a calm head when it arrives.
Learn about diversification
Holding a diverse range of asset classes in line with your goals and risk tolerance will help minimise the impact of one on your portfolio.
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- To be eligible to enter the prize draw you must be 18 years of age or older and a UK resident. Fidelity employees and its contracted staff are not eligible to enter.
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The following examples, without limitation, will not be Qualifying Investments:
* ISA transfers or re-registrations from other providers
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Your ISA checklist
Make sure you have the following information with you:
- Your National Insurance number
- Debit card details (for a single payment)
- Bank or building society details (if you’re planning on setting up a regular savings plan)
