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Ready-made Portfolios

Choose a simple, low cost portfolio to get you started

Ready-made investments, managed by experts

Building and managing your own portfolio isn’t for everyone. That’s why we created the Ready-made Portfolio range.
They combine multiple individual funds giving you access to thousands of investments in a single portfolio. If you’re not confident selecting your own investments, or would prefer to leave this to professionals, you may want to use one of the ready-made portfolios.

The funds allow you to have access to a range of global investments, without the hassle of selecting investments yourself. They’re a kind of one-stop solution that keeps your investments on track with little intervention from you. Find out more below

The Portfolios

When you’re deciding which portfolio to choose, just think about how long you have until you want to draw your pension, and how much risk you’re willing to take.

Generally the more risk that you’re prepared to take, the greater the potential return. However, this also means a greater potential for loss. You just need to choose a portfolio that suits your investing and retirement goals.

This portfolio invests into the following funds:

49% – Vanguard LifeStrategy 20% Equity fund

49% – BlackRock Consensus 35 fund

2% – Cash

Click on each fund for more information.

This portfolio invests into the following funds:

49% – Vanguard LifeStrategy 60% Equity fund

49% – BlackRock Consensus 60 fund

2% – Cash

Click on each fund for more information.

This portfolio invests into the following funds:

49% – Vanguard LifeStrategy 80% Equity fund

49% – BlackRock Consensus 85 fund

2% – Cash

Click on each fund for more information.

This portfolio invests into the following funds:

33% – Royal London Sustainable World Trust

33% – Baillie Gifford Positive Change Fund

33% – Liontrust Sustainable Future Global Growth Fund

1% – Cash

Click on each fund for more information.

Funds from the world's leading Investment Managers

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Why use a ready-made portfolio

Diversified

The portfolios invest into multi asset funds which means your money will be spread across different assets classes as well as exposure to countries around the world.

No extra cost

There is no extra cost for using the portfolios. You just pay the product charges (SIPP, ISA, JISA, GIA) plus the ongoing charges for the underlying funds in the portfolio.

Transparent

You will be able to see how the investments are performing from your online account, 24/7.

Expert managers

The funds in the portfolios are managed on a day to day basis by some of the world's largest investment managers.

Is a ready-made portfolio right for me?

It could be right for you if:

  • You want a low cost, easy way to start investing
  • You don't know much about investing, but just want to get started
  • You want to invest for the long term (5+ years)
  • You're happy with guidance to help along the way

It's not for you if:

  • You're looking for a guaranteed return, or you are not prepared to take investment risk
  • You want the fund to provide you with a regular income
  • You're looking for a quick way to make money
  • You're seeking personal advice

Risks and things to consider

  • Once you’ve invested in a ready-made portfolio, responsibility for managing it rests with you. So you need to be sure you have the time, and confidence, to do this. The funds we’ve chosen in each one are guidance only, not a personal recommendation.
  • Investing in funds or the stock market opens the opportunity for making your money work harder, but the value of investments can go down as well as up, so you might get back less than you invest.
  • Investing tends to work better over the longer term (through the ups and downs of markets) so investing for 5 years and over improves your chances of better returns, although this isn't guaranteed.

Take control of your pension

Open a SIPP
MES Essentials SIPP MES SIPP

SIPP value
From £25,000
From £50,000

Withdrawals

Full flexi-access drawdown

Payments to overseas bank accounts in over 40 currencies

Full flexi-access drawdown

Payments to overseas bank accounts in over 40 currencies

Investments

Default investment option only

(Vanguard SustainableLife 60-70% Equity Fund)

Multi currency investments and cash

Online dealing in Global shares, ETFs & Investment Trusts

Unit Trusts and OEICs

Default investment option

Annual charge

£350

+

0.30% on full balance

Full charges schedule

£425

+

0.35% on balances up to £1m

0.20% on balances over £1m

Full charges schedule

Select the appropriate SIPP

MES Essentials SIPP
MES SIPP