Straightforward
No jargon, no waffle, we make pensions simple.
See our approachesGood value
Our experts invest your money worldwide to reduce risk and help it grow, at a fair price.
Learn about our chargesResponsible
We make investment decisions that consider people and the planet.
See how we invest responsiblyRewarding
Treat yourself with rewards from the Virgin family and beyond.
Get rewarded
Four approaches to choose from
It’s easy to decide which investment approach is right for you. Our handy Investment Mix and straightforward descriptions will help you choose.
Learn about our Investment MixCareful Defensive approach
To minimise and defend against ups and downs.
Cautious Growth approach
A slower, cautious approach to growing your money.
Balanced Growth approach
For higher growth potential, but more ups and downs than with our Cautious Growth approach.
Adventurous Growth approach
For higher growth potential, but more ups and downs than with our Balanced Growth approach.
See how much your money could grow
Use our quick and easy calculator to see how bright your financial future could be
Remember, the value of investments can go up and down, so you may get back less money than you put in. Tax depends on your individual circumstances and the regulations may change in the future.
Investment Mix
Close Modal- Higher potential returns and risk
- Lower potential returns and risk
The Investment Mix shows you how much of your money typically goes into higher risk investments with higher potential returns, and how much goes into lower risk investments with lower potential returns.
For more info, check out our guide.
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- Charges
- Our charges are up to 0.75% in total each year, based on the value of your account. This is made up of two clear and simple charges. An Account Charge of 0.30% for managing your account and an Annual Management Charge of up to 0.45% for managing your investments.
More about our charges - Our Terms
- Everything you need to know, explained clearly. Includes the Key Features of the Pension and how we use your personal information.
Terms Link opens in a new window Our funds and charges Link opens in a new window - Security
- We help keep you safe online with our extra level of protection.
More about security - Protecting your money
- In the unlikely event we can’t meet our financial obligations, you may be entitled to compensation from the Financial Service Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to a maximum value of £85,000.
Find out about the FSCS - Fund Value Assessment report
- An evaluation of our funds' value for money and performance. Its purpose is to report on whether we believe we are providing good value. It also outlines our plans if there are things we think we can improve.
Find out about the Fund Value Assessment report
A quick check
Before you get stuck in just make sure you can tick off this list:
- You're a UK resident
- You're aged 18 years or over
- You’re happy making your own investment decisions
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Making it easy to keep track of your investments and pension wherever you are.
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