The value of investments can go down as well as up and you could get back less than was paid in.
Why invest?
Investing gives your money the chance to grow. While investing can seem like a big decision, it can bring a number of benefits over simply saving your money. How much you get back depends on three main things: how much you pay in, how the different types of investments you choose perform (taking away any charges you'll pay) and how long you're invested for.
You can learn a bit more about investing and why it could be a good idea for you by reading our investing basics guide.
Investments guides
When it comes to investing, it's really important that you think about what's right for you. Our investment guides give you things to think about before you start investing or they can be a refresher if you're reviewing your investments:
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Read our diversification guideConsider diversifying your investments
Spread where your money's invested across a mix of investment types and countries. -
Take a look at our guide on where to investDIY or delegate?
Get a team of investment managers to do it for you or research, construct and manage your own investment portfolio. -
Find out more about our responsible investment optionsResponsible investment
How environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are incorporated into your investment choices.
Investing with Standard Life
The right investment choice for you might be different to the right investment choice for someone else. That’s why we have different options to suit you no matter how much or little support you want.
Explore our investment options.
Once you’ve made your investment choices, it’s important that you continue to review them regularly. Why? Well, you want to make sure your investments stay on track to meet your goals and circumstances. You can take a look at where you’re invested and review your investment options by logging in .
Investment tools
With our investment tools, you can explore fund options and check how much risk you're comfortable taking with your investments.
Check specific funds
Use our fund filter to find out more about available funds and download factsheets.
Assess your attitude to risk
Our tool can help you decide what level of investment risk you’re comfortable with.