Look ahead, not back when investing

Many investors are drawn to buy funds that sit at or near the top of the performance league tables. But as the small print of adverts warns, performance can be a poor guide to prospects.
Investors who flocked to buy technology funds in 1999 and 2000 suffered badly as the bubble burst.
More recently, savers pumped billions [...]

Look ahead, not back when investing

Many investors are drawn to buy funds that sit at or near the top of the performance league tables. But as the small print of adverts warns, performance can be a poor guide to prospects.
Investors who flocked to buy technology funds in 1999 and 2000 suffered badly as the bubble burst.
More recently, savers pumped billions [...]