Fundsmith to be crowned largest fund in the UK (1 Viewer)

[Jim lea]

Would imagine you’d have done well investing from the start. I haven’t myself but advised my son to, he seems to be doing ok for a nipper.

 

[SpeedyDux]

They say elephants can't gallop.

 

[jongood]

They say elephants can't gallop.

Are you not a fan then speedy?

where would you put your money?

 

[SpeedyDux]

Are you not a fan then speedy?

where would you put your money?

What money? A lot of it is now in the PVC!

Seriously, being more risk-averse nowadays, I don't have faith in stocks and shares in the short term. Cash ISAs and Premium Bonds are what I like until the volatile conditions start to calm down. I might miss out but I'm not going to lose any sleep.

 

[The Wino]

Ive got a bit in Fundsmith it did well even last year when the rest were down. I think a fair bit is invested outside the UK. Just checked 65% US 17% UK

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[Deneb]

I think what @SpeedyDux is alluding to, is that large funds are recognised to lack the ability to react nimbly to sudden or large changes in market conditions. Fundsmith also concentrates on a relatively small number of holdings, which could compound that issue.

Any fund is good as long as it keeps going up, and there's no arguing that Fundsmith has done particularly well, but I'd still be wary of putting all my eggs in one basket. There's no substitute for diversification. Holding Fundsmith as part of a larger portfolio may be a good choice depending on your risk level and requirements. Holding it as your only investment is not too many steps removed from a punt on the gee-gees

 

[Jim]

Trying to decide whether its a good thing or bad that i have never heard of this Fundsmith you speak of

 

[Steve and Denise]

I have never been one to trust any one with my money Ill stick to property 7-10% rental return plus 3% capital growth, Wont make me rich but it wont lose money either.

 

[BusyBuilder]

I've invested in Versarien (VRS) and done quite well.