Rabodirect funds

[Praetor]

Are any of these good value as compared to their competitors?

Quinn Life funds charging 1% p/a with Rabodirect 0.75% in and out aswell as 1-2% p/a

Is investing in any of these stupid?

Thanks

 

[CCOVICH]

Quinn and Rabo are among the most competitive unit linked funds on a charging basis available in Ireland. In certain circumstances, going through a broker may yield a discount on other funds available.

Rabo may charge more due to the fact that their funds are actively managed, whereas Quinn funds are index trackers. Whether it is worth paying more for active management is a much wider debate.

Even though I am all for low charges, don't invest on this basis alone. Look at what the fund aims to do (e.g. track an index etc.), what the risk profile is etc. and whether all of this suits your needs/goals.

 

[ClubMan]

with Rabodirect 0.75% in and out aswell as 1-2% p/a

Actually their annual management fees range from 0.7%-2%. See [broken link removed]. And remember that with Rabo you are on your own with regard to [broken link removed] unlike other unit linked fund providers who do this for you. See other threads about Rabo funds and tax treatment.