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Your contributions are invested in a range of specially selected funds.
You can manage your own funds if you want to – or you can opt for a ‘hands-off’ approach and have them managed for you in a way that is considered suitable for a typical member.
One of the best and easiest ways to manage
your pension arrangements is to register for or
sign in to your myRPS account.
If you haven't
chosen an option, you will be in the 'default' fund, which is the Long Term Growth Lifestyle Fund.
Watch the video below to learn more about investments.
Your answers will influence how you approach your IWDC investments.
You'll find lots of information in our two useful guides: IWDC investments and fund risk ratings.
Watch the video below to learn more about investment risk and the level of risk you're comfortable taking.
The funds available to you
If you have just joined the Railways Pension Scheme and don’t plan to retire soon, you may want to take more risks for higher returns.
If you are getting closer to retirement, you may have a more cautious approach to investments and opt for more ‘stable’ funds which have a lower risk of losing value.
However, your overall approach depends on your personal attitude to risk and how you want to take your benefits.
If you don’t feel comfortable managing your investments, an IWDC Lifestyle Strategy will automatically move your savings into funds which are deemed to work best for the amount of time you have left to retirement.
If you want more say in your investments, you can choose from a special range of funds. The fund factsheets for each of these is listed below.
Long Term Growth Fund
Invests in a range of asset classes across different financial markets and economies, aiming for a return in excess of inflation over the longer term. The mix of assets will change over time according to the manager's views. This fund is expected to have lower volatility than a portfolio of equities.
Aggregate Bond Fund
Invests in a mix of global non-government bonds and fixed-interest UK government bonds.
Index-linked and Global Bond Fund
Invests in a mix of global non-government bonds and index-linked UK government bonds.
Deposit Fund
May be suitable for those who prefer a lower level of financial risk. Invests in a wide range of short-term instruments, not simply deposit accounts
It is strongly recommended that you speak to an independent financial adviser (IFA) before making any decisions about your financial future. You can find a list of IFAs in your area at unbiased.co.uk.
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