The UK financial services industry has a number of options for investors looking to buy and hold unit trusts, open-ended investment funds (OEICs), and exchange traded funds (ETFs). These include high-cost full service stockbrokers and online discount brokers. Many of these offer ISA wrappers and allow investors to invest using a wide range of unit trusts and ETFs.Source :theinvestorscentre.co.uk

Some of the most popular US funds may not be available to UK investors due to regulatory restrictions, practical challenges, or costs. However, with a little research, investors can find suitable UK alternatives to top US funds that align with their financial goals and risk tolerance.

Exploring UK Alternatives to Top US Investment Funds

UK investors seeking an alternative to US large-cap funds like Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares (VFIAX) might consider the HSBC FTSE 100 Index Fund (C). This fund tracks the FTSE 100, a widely recognized measure of the leading blue-chip stocks on the London Stock Exchange that offer potential for stable returns and dividend income.

For exposure to technology and innovation, UK investors can also consider the Invesco EQQQ NASDAQ-100 UCITS ETF (EQQQ) and iShares S&P 500 IT Sector UCITS ETF (IITU). These funds track the NASDAQ 100, a group of non-financial companies that have been selected for their growth potential.

For UK alternatives to value-oriented US funds, UK investors might want to consider the Liontrust Special Situations Fund (LSNSF) and Artemis UK Select (AESPX). The former is a patient and deep value fund that seeks out companies that are trading below their true worth and waiting for them to be rerated. The latter is a ‘best ideas’ portfolio that roams across the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and Aim markets for companies with competitive advantages.