Opinions on Irish Life Inv Bond (Protected Funds)

Has anyone got any opinions on the above in respect of it's potential to give a decent return. I have observed that it seems to be performing badly over the last 6 months or so and am interested in obtaining some opinions as to whether it's worth sticking with it or not

Note that the annual management fee of 1.75% arguably seems high and there are early encashment charges if you cash in before the 6 year term is up.

Yes unfortunately I see that now (if only I knew then) however I have to say that performance over the year has been very bad and was wondering if it was worth cashing in and going for something else OR can it be expected to improve over the next year or so (and I do realise that no one has a crystal ball - it's just opinions I am looking for)

vanirl said:

Yes unfortunately I see that now (if only I knew then)

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How/where/why did you invest in this product? Did you not read the brochure or the terms & conditions of the agreement which you signed?

however I have to say that performance over the year has been very bad and was wondering if it was worth cashing in and going for something else OR can it be expected to improve over the next year or so (and I do realise that no one has a crystal ball - it's just opinions I am looking for)

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Weigh up the costs of cashing in early and compare them and the likely returns with the actual or potential returns elsewhere. If after allowing for inflation etc. the latter outweigh the former and are better than what you expect to earn by staying put then go for it. Otherwise you might want to sit tight. However few of the inputs into this analysis are easily or accurately identifiable!