In the S&P website, the ILP funds of NTUC Income give a higher return than similar funds managed by other insurers. The difference is about 2 percent per annum.
Is it because NTUC Income fund managers were more skilled or perhaps more lucky? I do not think so.
The most likely reason is that our funds have lower costs. Dr Money has made an analysis of the cost. It is posted in his website, www.askdrmoney.com.
If you invest $100,000 for 10 years, what is the difference of 2% per annum in yield?
It is $34,000. This is the difference between earning 5% and 7% per annum. Yes, it is a lot of money. Yes, you can earn $34,000 more by investing with NTUC Income (and earn a 2% higher return), due to our lower charges.
Hey James,
ReplyDeleteIf you have not already noticed, "Income is the Best" on this "Personal View" blog. I have highlighted that TKL's view are extremely bias and at times, misleading.
Things are simple here...
Cheap = Good
Cheaper = Better
Cheapest = Best
However, we all know in the real world, this is full of crap.
You expect advisers to be professional, upgrade, do financial planning, etc... The market place is getting complicated. Customers are well read / well-informed. Pay peanuts and you will only get monkeys.
Unless you expect agents to only take order and process the paperwork... How is the industry going to progress??? How are we to catch up with UK and Australia...?