Four things to look for when choosing an investment fund

If you're picking a fund to invest in, we have the list of the ten top-rated managers, plus four other essential factors to consider when making your choice.

Given the overwhelming response to Anthony Bolton's exit from Fidelity, you'd think a manager was the only thing to worry about when choosing a fund. Certainly, some managers a very select minority have proved consistent outperformers. Citywire.co.uk has a comprehensive breakdown of all UK fund managers' performances. Managers with an A or AA rating are better than average, while those with an AAA rating are in the top 5% of all UK fund managers. The rating is calculated according to the amount of risk a manager takes on and their performance against their own benchmark over a three-year period.

Choosing an investment fund: the top ten managers

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