Best Vanguard Index Funds To Buy In 2024

Here's the best Vanguard Index Funds UK to buy in 2024.
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[@chrispalmer24]

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[@BobertBaratheon]

Just a few days ago signed up to Trading212 through your affiliate. Gonna get on InvestEngine too once a few invoices clear. Any word on how the welcome bonus works with IE?

[@andrewmatthews2138]

Hi Chris, I'm tempted to move SIPP and ISA from Vanguard. My only sticking point will be drawdown as I'm 3 years away from accessing the pot. Are there any other downsides to IE SIPP?

[@chrispalmer24]

@@andrewmatthews2138 Hi Andrew! Yeah it seems that is an issue. I don't think there's any others are far as I can see, but it is in it's early stages. I guess if there's anything in particular you'd need it to do in the short term. "InvestEngine SIPPs are designed for accumulation only at this time, meaning drawdowns cannot be actioned from investors' dashboards. However, we can facilitate this upon request. If you would like to request a drawdown from your SIPP account, please let us know by emailing [e-mail] and we will assist you further." It may be worth putting the question to them?

[@sethanith3181]

Really interesting video, especially the consideration about dividends - thanks!

[@user-ws5tu6wu6t]

Such a useful video, thank you

[@AidanGeeMedia]

Really loved this video, thanks Chris!

[@malexf333]

Loved the video. Can you make a video with more detail on the emerging markets? That would be awesome :D.

[@chrispalmer24]

Great idea thanks!

[@jaigeyer9596]

Helpful. Thanks

[@shubhampalange]

Thanks for the video! Can you please make a video for various asset allotment - (your personal opinion)? Also, awaiting Investengine SIPP Video.

[@chrispalmer24]

No problem, do you mean a total portfolio update? I may do a SIPP one, it's quite niche so may perform poorly. I'll likely be doing a specific SIPP comparison soon so may bundle it all in to one.

[@shubhampalange]

@chrispalmer24 You do the monthly portfolio update anyway. I mean a video on different asset class allocation like Stocks, Index, Bonds, Gold, REITs, etc. % of portfolio. Like a 2024 refresh video for absolute beginner investors. Maybe it can turn into a series if you get adequate response?

[@danilocampolo4498]

Hi Chris, thanks as always. Would you do a video on individual factors/ multifactor (size, value, quality, momentum) etfs? As there are few KZbinrs I follow that are starting talking about this as a way to potentially outperform our bog(le) standard market cap weight global/s&p 500.

[@billerator]

I've got around a dozen Vanguard funds and interestingly the ESG funds (I have the ESG Developed World and all cap income/accumulation/GBP ones), have outperformed all of the others substantially over the past 12 months. They have returned well upwards of 20% sometimes pushing 30% over less than 12 months interestingly so it's a shame the ESG ones only make up 10% of my portfolio!

[@chrispalmer24]

That's really interesting. Have your ESG versions out performed the non-ESG counterparts?

[@billerator]

Yes they have by a significant margin - all the other funds in my Vanguard portfolio have been around 15-20% over the past 12 months (most of it is in non-ESG funds like VUSA and developed world ex-UK)@@chrispalmer24

[@billerator]

Yes noticeably so

[@chrispalmer24]

@@billerator I think comparing the all cap it seems to have done better. Those funds must be quite noticeably different for that difference, although I am noticing ESG did +23% 2023 but -22% in 2022. I'm not sure that's better than +14% by the non-esg and -8% in 2022. You'd be looking at 6% vs 1% with those stats. The developed world one, non-ESG seems to have done better - but I don't think that's comparing like for like, it's like 2,000 vs 4,000 stocks. I think we really need more data on the ESG ones are they are just so new to do a full comparison perhaps.

[@boyasaka]

Are ESG fees high ?

[@kevwales6957]

How about investment trusts? I am after income due to imminent retirement

[@Ryane994]

Is it easy to change the phone number on your vanguard account over the phone? I’ve had to get a new number no way of retrieving the old one but since it sends a text code to get in your account I’ll need to change my number over the phone 😬 hoping it is easy to do

[@paulrogers1485]

Hi Chris, could you do a video on the sterling money market fund and how it works, as I’ve just added cash and it’s gone down, not sure if it’s because I added at wrong time but vanguard weren’t clear on their explanation and information I’ve researched is limited.

[@lglg995]

Hi Chris, great video! Could you offer some advice on how you actually manage your own ISA? Eg. how many funds is good to start with and when do you need to rebalance your portfolio?

[@paraponon]

At 16:15 you say the dividend VHYL has outperformed the VUKE. But, you're comparing two different currencies, dollars and pounds. In fact, VUKE at £12,704 (approx. $16,050) has outperformed VHYL at $14,986 (approx. £11,870).

[@PAZPERDEE]

Good video

[@flora5431]

great video, what's your POV on Tech ETF funds, for example Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) performs very well.... would be for investing for 5-10 years approx. thx

[@chrispalmer24]

They are good but think it's putting all of your eggs in one basket. My top holding is 60% US and 25% in tech - My top stocks are all the big seven anyway. I think tech could be due for a drop in the next 5-10 personally, but we'll see! It's super high right now

[@larsenb4803]

Super high right now looking backwards, looking back in ten years from now it could be just the start of the upward curve though. With artificial intelligence and other technological breakthroughs who knows.

[@mattthomason6535]

Just starting out and this video was extremely informative and helpful, thank you. Looking forward to viewing your previous and future content.

[@user-fz8nq9is6x]

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[@MultiMan784]

Which would be better to focus on investing, s and p 500 or ftse all world or do i do both and if so what do i invest more in

[@MrVaghag]

It’s worth having a few etfs in your portfolio. I hold S&P 500, ftse all world, and the ftse100. My S&P pot is biggest. I’m very happy with the returns

[@timlodge8267]

I would not invest in China on principle.

[@bigslim5847]

Good 4 u

[@EzekielOluwafemiBabajide]

Please what's the difference between Vanguard VUAG and VUSA

[@GADHobby]

UCITS is pronounced You-sits 😊

[@chrispalmer24]

I daren’t look back at how many different ways I’ve said it in this 😂

[@NM-hq1io]

Chris, would you recommend a vanguard managed account? I honestly just want to put in the cash & not stress about where to allocate it

[@chrispalmer24]

Honestly I wouldn’t. Go to a really broad fund for the safest bet. That’s what I do. You can either go developed world or something like all world or all cap which is even broader. All they’ll do is make you something similar and charge you a fee for doing so. Most of the time they under perform it too

[@NM-hq1io]

@@chrispalmer24makes sense, thanks Chris!

[@NM-hq1io]

@@chrispalmer24thanks Chris, that’s great advice -> do you have any videos for beginners like myself? I want to invest £300 - £500 per month & have it patiently grow over the long term -> be great to know what safe investments to make, how to allocate the budget, etc

[@larsenb4803]

Yes, I think he's right, but it's not advice, he's not qualified to give advice, it's just his personal opinion.

[@daviddiluvicusor]

Why risk buying into the Market, when only a few shares are moving. Cash is 5%, the first £1000,00 is tax free, plus Isa's. Wait for the next crash and buy in the fall. As the election is reportedly to be October 24, it could be another flat year for investors.

[@chrispalmer24]

Problem is how much would you have missed out on the last 3 months when the market had done incredible waiting for the right time

[@attackdebris]

I'm with you in relation to VHVG, but the all time highs for many developed world funds make me consider holding off any major purchases until things settle down a little. What are your thoughts?

[@chrispalmer24]

I guess it comes down to trying to time the market. Sometimes works in your favour for sure. I think if the plans to consistently keep investing, just keep going each month and don’t look. I’ll keep buying and buy through all the dips. I sort of see it like if it falls it’s a good chance to buy more for the future. I think you also need to be careful of not missing the best days of the market

[@VoiceOfThe]

Trying to time the market is a fools game. The market constantly hits record highs and will always continue to do so over time.

[@Gina0151]

I want to invest in Global Equities ex Uk (unhedged). Which fund is that on Vanguard or elsewhere? Or say a 70/30 split 70:global equities ex uk and 30 aggregate bonds. Any ideas

[@davecoly8007]

Chris what phone are you rocking mate?

[@chrispalmer24]

Only a iPhone 14 Pro - my last update was the 10 before it I try to hold them as long as I can and buy them outright to save money

[@russdavey1919]

Well done Chris, very clear and to the point!

[@chrispalmer24]

Thanks Russ

[@annajbean]

Hi Chris! Thank you so much for this video. I am investing in the VUAG / S&P 500 accum and when I check my account there is available cash on the vanguard platform… is this okay? Why is it there? Have I done something wrong setting it up? Any help would be appreciated :)

[@chrispalmer24]

Hmm is it tax relief maybe? Or interest on cash you had? Or perhaps left over from now it’s been invested? They would be my best guesses 🙂

[@the_islandstacker]

There is always a slightly negative view on ESG funds in the wider investing market. I hold both an ESG S&P 500 and Emerging Markets fund in my ISA and both have out performed the equivalent Vanguard fund. I feel that over the next few years more and more people will start to switch to these ESG funds which I like to think means a more positive impact on the planet.

[@stevenjackson9721]

Im just about to invest tomorrow. Putting 5k in tomorrow then 300 a month.. im thinkinf of going for ftse all world, S&p 500, ftse 100, was going at 50%,40% and 10% respectively.. does this seem sensible.. 32 year old looking at long term investing 20 years plus

[@chrispalmer24]

I’d take a look at my two fund strategy 👍 it’s on my channel, I wouldn’t go for S&P and all world as they overlap and I don’t go in to the UK but it’s up to you off the top of my head some funds have around 4% in

[@timlodge8267]

I would not entertain a ESG fund.

[@timothyhewitt6736]

Chris, the VUAG S&P 500 is on 🔥 atm. Gained 1% today alone, 8%+ in last 2 months 🙂

[@chrispalmer24]

It sure is! Are you thinking of keeping it long term, or taking some of the profit?

[@timothyhewitt6736]

@@chrispalmer24 long term Chris, want to reach fiscal freedom 😉 Invesco FWRG is also on fire. Those 2 together have given me 7% growth/£800 in 3 months!

[@David-lj6dq]

Hi. Is VWRP worth having alongside Vanguard Life Strategy 60 ? Thanks

[@chrispalmer24]

Hi David are you close to retirement? Depends on your goals for accumulation I prefer VWRP

[@David-lj6dq]

@@chrispalmer24 Hi Chris. Thanks for responding. Am 54yrs, just having 1st child, planning on retiring in 5yrs. Already have x Fixed Rate Isa's as well as the Life Strategy. Paying into a pension plus have emergency fund.

[@mattrt12]

Genuine question, these EFT and recommendations, how do they compare to say Aus where I am now, Reason to say, the same you tube content but with Aus VAS/VEGS stock are being recommended. Being dual nationality with the ability to purchase either etf, what makes the FTSE version better than the ASX version regarding Vanguard offerings?

[@chrispalmer24]

Hey Matt, they are pretty much denominated in different currencies. But each country will have very similar funds. So you would just need to pick up the Aus version, it’s hard for me when I first started I listed all but it’s so much work I’ve ended up just listing the UK ones

[@gavinmaggs1]

Hi Chris, great video. I have two vanguard funds both are high equity global funds. Can you tell me, if they "track" the top 500 companies in America, does this mean the fund manager realocates funds to the new companies entering the top 500, as the companies in the top 500 list changes ?

[@TheBest-zi2fp]

As someone who deeply cares about the environment, ESG funds seem like a joke. The way our financial system is designed, these companies will never truly value sustainability. This is where the government needs to step in with sanctions and other regulatory practices. Divestment on an individual scale will have little to no impact, even if EVERY investor was on board.

[@simonrourke1978]

Hi Chris, thank you for the very informative video. I have ETF's that I invest in monthly automatically, my question is how do you manage the surplus cash you have left over each month? I leave a certain amount to cover fees etc, but I always feel like it's inefficient and that perhaps there's a better way of managing this? If I had mutual funds this wouldn't be a problem, but the funds I prefer are all ETF's!

[@jammerr23]

How come you’ve focused on Vanguard rather than HSBC All World with a fee of 0.13% for example? Just curious

[@chrispalmer24]

Just because Vanguard is so popular and people want to know the best funds. I may do one on alternatives to be honest that's on my list. I own HSBC All World actually in my Lifetime ISA - I'm having to sell it isn't an ETF and the platform fee is too expensive for it 😔 it's up 16% too which is annoying

[@jammerr23]

@@chrispalmer24 thanks for the reply. 16% is crazy.

[@Garcia061]

Wait HSBC has a 16% fee. Can’t be right.

[@ynwa14red]

Think he means returns

[@marianopomares5038]

@@chrispalmer24 which platform do you use for HSBC ALL World?

[@MQureshi1]

Hey I am a professional trader but now deciding to dip into the world of ETFs. It is difficult mentally to not look at charts. What's your fav Fund that doesn't have any sin stocks?

[@H0P5]

I have a friend who lives in Dubai and wants to invest in SMP500, but Vanguard (and a few other platforms I use) do not operate there. Any suggestions?

[@charlietucker214]

Hey what website do you use to compare multiple ETFs on the same graph?