04/11/2026
It can be tempting to choose an investment fund based on its recent performance. After all, if a fund has consistently outperformed its peers, why wouldn't you expect it to continue?
The evidence suggests otherwise.
According to the latest S&P Dow Jones Indices persistence data, just 3 of the 80 UK equity funds ranked in the top quartile at the end of 2021 remained there four years later.
In fact, funds that started further down the performance rankings were more likely to reach the top quartile over the following five years.
So, what does this tell us?
Past performance alone is a poor basis for selecting funds. Rather than chasing yesterday's winners, investors should consider factors such as costs, diversification, investment process and how a fund fits within their wider financial plan.
Successful investing isn't about finding last year's winning fund. It's about building a portfolio designed to support your long-term goals.
Read the full article from The Evidence-Based Investor to explore the research and what it tells us about fund performance:
UK fund persistence: why yesterday's winners rarely repeat https://monkeylink.co/29bbb5