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See how your pension fund really stacks up

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%

Live data updated daily

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.

Risk Ratings Within Category

1

2

15 funds

Fixed Income

Bonds that lend to governments and companies in return for regular interest, offering steadier, lower-volatility returns than shares.

Risk Ratings Within Category

2

3

4

5

46 funds

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.

Risk Ratings Within Category

2

3

4

5

6

195 funds

Alternatives

Non-traditional investments like commodities, absolute return and infrastructure that behave differently from shares and bonds, adding diversification.

Risk Ratings Within Category

2

3

4

5

6

20 funds

Real Estate

Commercial property earning rental income and capital growth, adding diversification and a degree of inflation protection.

Risk Ratings Within Category

3

4

5

6

17 funds

Specialist

Funds built around a specific theme or objective, from impact and ethical screening to thematic and downside-protection strategies.

Risk Ratings Within Category

3

4

5

6

25 funds

Equity

Company shares — historically the highest-returning asset class over the long term, but with bigger ups and downs along the way.

Risk Ratings Within Category

3

4

5

6

7

124 funds

All categories

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Stay Ahead With Live Insights

Real-time data to guide your pension and investment decisions

Most Visited Funds

Rank

Fund Name

#1

Zurich Life Prisma 5

Managed Aggressive (>65% Equity)

#2

Irish Life Multi Asset Portfolio 5

Managed Aggressive (>65% Equity)


#3

Standard Life Managed

Managed Aggressive (>65% Equity)


#4

Aviva Multi-Asset ESG Active 5 Series C

Specialist Funds


#5

New Ireland iFunds 5

Managed Aggressive (>65% Equity)

Top Performing Funds This Year

Rank

Fund Name

YTD

#1

Zurich Life Indexed Commodities

Structured Products

28.36%

#2

Zurich Life Emerging Market Opportunities (JPM)

Equity Emerging Markets

27.09%


#3

Zurich Life Indexed Global Energy & Metals

Equity Materials

25.06%


#4

Aviva Emerging Markets Equity Index

Equity Emerging Markets

20.68%


#5

Standard Life Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund

Equity Emerging Markets

20.59%

Best Funds by Life Stage

Explore the fund types that typically suit each stage of your pension journey

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

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