Fund Provider
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Updated 18 Jan 2026

A company that creates and manages funds you can buy into. Vanguard, BlackRock, and Fidelity are examples.

Fund Provider

A company that creates and manages funds you can buy into. Vanguard, BlackRock, and Fidelity are examples.

Grow Money Updated Jan 2026

What is a fund provider?

A fund provider is the company that creates and manages a fund. They decide what the fund invests in, handle all the buying and selling, and charge a yearly fee for doing so.

What are some examples of fund providers?

Vanguard, BlackRock (iShares), Legal & General, Fidelity, and HSBC are all fund providers. Each offers a range of funds covering different markets and investment styles.

How does a fund provider make money?

By charging an annual fee on every fund they run. This fee is called the OCF (Ongoing Charges Figure). If a fund has an OCF of 0.15%, the provider takes £1.50 a year for every £1,000 invested.

Is a fund provider the same as an investment platform?

No. The fund provider runs the fund. The investment platform is where you hold your investments. You might buy a Vanguard fund through Hargreaves Lansdown. Vanguard is the fund provider. Hargreaves Lansdown is the platform.

Key points about fund providers

  • Creates and runs funds. Decides what the fund invests in
  • Charges the OCF. The fund’s yearly fee
  • Different from a platform. Platforms hold your investments, providers run the funds

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