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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

+57.5%

Aviva Cash Fund

Low Risk

+5.3%

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

Highly liquid assets that can be converted into cash almost instantly — physical currency, bank savings, treasury bills and money market funds for capital preservation.

Risk Ratings Within Category

1

2

15 funds

Fixed Income

Assets that pay a fixed interest or dividend until maturity, including government treasuries and corporate bonds — used to protect capital and generate predictable cash flow.

Risk Ratings Within Category

2

3

4

5

46 funds

Multi-Asset

Combine stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities and cash in one diversified fund — used for automatic diversification, risk balancing and smoothing of returns across market cycles.

Risk Ratings Within Category

2

3

4

5

6

195 funds

Alternatives

Assets beyond traditional stocks, bonds or cash — including private equity, hedge funds, private credit and real assets, used to diversify with low correlation to public markets.

Risk Ratings Within Category

2

3

4

5

6

20 funds

Real Estate

Investments tied to physical property and land — residential housing, commercial offices, industrial warehouses and REITs, producing rental income and long-term equity growth.

Risk Ratings Within Category

3

4

5

6

17 funds

Specialist

Niche funds focused on particular industry sectors, geographical regions or specific holdings like biotech, emerging markets or infrastructure for targeted growth.

Risk Ratings Within Category

3

4

5

6

25 funds

Equity

Invest in domestic and international company shares, gaining exposure to many different companies. Returns come from price appreciation and dividends, but stocks are volatile.

Risk Ratings Within Category

3

4

5

6

7

124 funds

All categories

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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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