Diversified global stocks exposure
A highly liquid ETF that tracks the strongest developed market companies across the world – not just the S&P 500. Capital growth over the long term comes from diversification and long-term growth potential.
Powered by global markets and dividend paying investments
Developed market companies are typically larger and more established businesses, operating across a range of sectors and regions. They are often used by investors seeking long-term exposure to global equity markets and a combination of capital growth and dividend income over time.
Diversification with global reach
The MSCI World Index ETF we’ve selected expands your portfolio across 23 developed countries. This global spread can be used as the core foundation for your portfolio to reduce concentration risk, smooth volatility and ensure your growth doesn’t depend on the fortunes of a single country or sector.
Please remember, investing should be viewed as longer term. Your capital is at risk - the value of investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you put in.
Tax-free gains with a Stocks and Shares ISA
Maximise your returns by holding your Global Stocks and Global Bonds investments within an ISA, at no extra charge. Enjoy the same growth while benefiting from tax-free interest and gains - helping you make the most of your investments.
Why add Global Stocks to your portfolio?
Our dedicated team is focused on maximising your wealth.
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Expert selection
Our experts have carefully selected a well-diversified global stocks ETF that tracks the MSCI World Index.
Long-term diversification
Gain exposure to established businesses across developed markets, with a focus on long-term capital growth and reinvested dividends.
Low fees
By using low-cost ETFs wherever possible, we keep fees low so more of your money stays invested.
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Any questions on Global Stocks?
Quick answers to your top questions
Is the Global Stocks portfolio designed to outperform the market?
No. The Global Stocks Portfolio is designed to provide broad exposure to global equity markets, not to outperform them.
Its objective is to capture long-term market growth rather than to beat a specific benchmark.
What is the Global Stocks portfolio designed for?
The Global Stocks Portfolio is designed for investors seeking long-term capital growth through exposure to global equity markets.
It is typically suited to long-term investing, often five years or more, where short-term volatility is acceptable in pursuit of higher long-term return potential.
Can the Global Stocks portfolio lose value?
Yes. The Global Stocks Portfolio can experience significant fluctuations in value, especially during periods of market volatility.
While global diversification helps reduce reliance on any single country or region, equity markets can still fall sharply, and losses are possible.
Can I withdraw money at any time?
Yes, you can request withdrawals at any time, and it typically take 4-5 working days for you to receive these funds back in your Sidekick wallet.
Withdrawing during periods of market volatility may result in selling at a lower value than your original investment.
What are the fees for the Global Stocks portfolio?
We try to be as transparent as possible about our fees and to keep costs down. Here is a link to our full fees and charges schedule.
To summarise, for the Global Stocks portfolio, we charge 0.25% AuM-based fees per year. This is charged as a percentage of your investment amount, and is billed monthly.
In addition, we pass through some additional trading and product, government and ancillary fees, which we call 'Portfolio Expenses'. For Global Stocks, we estimate this to be 0.12%. This includes:
- ETF costs: Any ETFs contained within the portfolio incur annual fund fees which cover the ETF fund management and transaction costs. They are charged by the ETF not by Sidekick and are deducted from the value of your investments and are subject to change.
- Market Spread: When we buy and sell assets on your behalf, the value of the price we pay will be impacted by "market spread". This is the difference between the price to buy and the price to sell - this can have have an impact on fees.
- Government or ancillary costs: E.g. UK Stamp Duty: 0.5% (applied by the UK Government when buying UK stocks electronically) and UK PTM levy: £1 on trades above £10k. These pass-through fees are subject to change and will be adjusted according to modifications by the Regulatory Authority.