'It is a race to the bottom' - reaction to LGIM's 0.06% MPS launch

'Will impact the market'

Tom Ellis
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Market commentators have had their say on LGIM’s model portfolio service (MPS) launch, with some expressing more excitement about the cheap proposition than others.

The investment giant's MPS range includes 21 growth-focused model portfolios, with the annual management fee priced at 0.06% (including VAT), designed to cater to investors looking to grow their capital over time, and provides three low-cost investment styles. The index-focused model portfolios will draw upon LGIM's suite and expertise of passive vehicles, offering exposure to a broad range of ETFs.  "I think this is a very interesting launch," says the lang cat consulting director Mike Barrett. "MPS services are increasingly popular with advisers, and our research (from state of the ...

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