We believe that the suitability and effectiveness of an investment strategy can be determined by five main factors:

Flexibility

Is the investment suitably flexible, giving you the right access to capital and/or income? Is there sufficient choice within the investment to enable diversification?

Risk

Is the volatility within your tolerance levels? Do the risks match the rewards?

Charges

The charges should be as low as possible. High charges have a detrimental effect on the growth potential of an investment. The charges need to be fully transparent.

Performance

The performance of the investment needs to be measured in absolute and relative terms.

Tax efficiency

The tax status of an investment suits different personal circumstances and objectives. Tax relief should be optimised where possible and when appropriate.