ETFs as part of pension

[feartheclaw]

Hi all, few questions re: ETFs within a pension

I have a Synergy executive pension which I stopped paying into a few years ago. It allows me to trade shares and ETFs through Stocktrade which I want to start doing. I'm probably going to go with ETFs that track the S&P, European stocks and emerging markets. What's the position with tax within a pension? I gather you pay CGT for the US and income tax for Euro domiciled funds in normal circumstances. Are dividends subject to tax in a pension situation? Basically I'm just trying to decide between Euro or US funds - or is this irrelevant as its sheltered by the pension vehicle? Also Stocktrade allow you to trade everything in Euros so does this mitigate currency risk? Or am I better to trade in base currency of fund? Any other opinions on ETFs in a pension greatly appreciated.

Thanks
ftc

 

[dardy]

No tax implications if it's in your pension. No need to go for CGT instruments or concern yourself with domicile of funds. Just pick whatever funds you like.