How can I tell if an ETF is accumulating or distributing?

Often, the difference will be clear from the name. Accumulating ETFs often have ACC at the end of the name, while distributing ETFs will have DIST at the end. If they don't, or you want to be absolutely certain, read the ETF Key Investor Information Document (KIID), which should contain all the information you need to know about an ETF.

Which distributing ETF has performed best?

Have a look at our table of the best performing distributing ETFs available in the UK to compare. Based on 1-year performance, Invesco Nasdaq-100 Swap UCITS ETF Dist (EQQD) is the best dist ETF.

Which accumulating ETF has performed best?

Have a look at our table of the best performing accumulating ETFs available in the UK to compare. Based on 1-year performance, Global X Blockchain UCITS ETF USD Accumulating (BKCG) is the best acc ETF.

What's the difference between an ETF and an index fund?

Both ETFs (exchange traded funds) and index funds are collections of assets. Index funds will always track a stock market index, such as the FTSE 100. Some ETFs do the same, though you may also find ETFs that operate slightly differently and may include non-stock assets, such as bonds. Both of them will offer you good diversification and low costs. The key difference is that the 2 types of fund are traded slightly differently. ETFs are traded on stock exchanges, so their prices are "live". Index funds are bought from the fund manager (via a broker, adviser or investment platform), and shares within them are priced daily based on their current net asset value.