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Ireland's Most Comprehensive Fund Database
The fund you choose can make a life-changing difference to your pension. We show the real, up-to-date performance of all 600+ Irish pension funds.
600+
Funds
10
Providers
€100B+
Assets Tracked
Why your fund choice matters
Two real funds, five years apart
Zurich Prisma 5
High Risk+58.6%
Aviva Cash Fund
Low Risk+5.2%
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Browse Funds by Category
Explore every Irish pension fund grouped by investment type, from high-growth equities to capital-preserving cash
Cash & Equivalents
The lowest-risk asset class — bank deposits and short-term instruments that preserve capital and stay liquid, often used near retirement.
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Fixed Income
Bonds that lend to governments and companies in return for regular interest, offering steadier, lower-volatility returns than shares.
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Multi-Asset
All-in-one funds that spread your money across shares, bonds, property and more, professionally managed and rebalanced to a set risk level.
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Alternatives
Non-traditional investments like commodities, absolute return and infrastructure that behave differently from shares and bonds, adding diversification.
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Real Estate
Commercial property earning rental income and capital growth, adding diversification and a degree of inflation protection.
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Specialist
Funds built around a specific theme or objective, from impact and ethical screening to thematic and downside-protection strategies.
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Equity
Company shares — historically the highest-returning asset class over the long term, but with bigger ups and downs along the way.
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Best Funds by Life Stage
Explore the fund types that typically suit each stage of your pension journey
Best funds for your 40s
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Compare Every Major Pension Provider
Explore the full fund range, charges, and lifecycle strategies for all 10 Irish pension providers
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Understanding Funds
Plain-language guides to help you understand funds, charges, and risk before you choose

Understanding Fund Charges
A 1% annual charge can reduce your final pension pot by 20-25% over 30 years. Learn what you're paying and what you get for it.
6 min read

Understanding Risk Ratings
Every Irish fund carries a risk rating from 1 to 7 under EU rules. Learn what the scale means and how to pick the right level for you.
5 min read

Lifecycle & Lifestyle Strategies
How lifecycle strategies automatically adjust your fund's asset mix as you approach retirement, and when they make sense.
7 min read

Active vs Passive Investing
Should a manager pick your investments, or should the fund simply track an index? We break down the trade-offs.
6 min read
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What You Need To Know.
The National Pension Helpline was established as a free and reliable source of information for pensions in Ireland. We all know that we need to save for our retirement and putting money into your pension is the best way to do that.
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