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What could Ireland's new Savings and Investment Account look like?
Beginner / 5 min read / Updated 2026A plain-English look at Ireland's proposed Savings and Investment Account and how it could sit alongside pensions.
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What does Risk 4 actually mean?
Beginner / 5 min read / Updated 2026How to read a middle risk rating without over-simplifying it.
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How to compare pension funds properly
Beginner / 5 min read / Updated 2026Look beyond one-year returns and understand time periods, volatility and consistency.
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Active vs indexed funds
Beginner / 5 min read / Updated 2026Understand the difference between manager-led funds and market-tracking funds.
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What is volatility?
Beginner / 5 min read / Updated 2026A practical explanation of movement, uncertainty and drawdowns.
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Why a fund can be up 30% and still not suit you
Beginner / 5 min read / Updated 2026Performance is only useful when matched to your goal and tolerance.
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1 year vs 5 year performance, which matters more?
Beginner / 5 min read / Updated 2026Why different time periods can tell very different stories.
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How to compare Zurich and Irish Life pension funds
Beginner / 5 min read / Updated 2026Provider comparisons that look past brand names and headline returns.
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Best performing Irish pension funds in 2026
Beginner / 5 min read / Updated 2026How to think about strong performers without chasing yesterday's winners.
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Ireland wants an investment account. Should we copy Sweden or the UK?
Insight / 4 min read / Updated 2026Ireland is weighing a new investment account. Should it borrow from the UK ISA, Sweden's ISK, or build something better for ordinary savers?
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Top 5 Irish pension funds, Risk Level 2
Insight / 4 min read / Updated 2026A data-led look at the strongest 1-year performers in the Risk Level 2 category.
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Top Zurich Irish pension funds over 3 years
Insight / 4 min read / Updated 2026A ranking of Zurich pension funds by 3-year CAGR performance.
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Top performing Irish Life pension funds over 5 years
Insight / 4 min read / Updated 2026A ranking of Irish Life pension funds by 5-year CAGR performance.
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Showing 9 of 15What is Portzo and how does it work?
FAQ / 5 min read / Updated 2026A plain-English overview of how Portzo helps Irish pension savers understand funds, risk and their overall pension portfolio.
PortzoFAQ FAQIs Portzo financial advice?
FAQ / 2 min read / Updated 2026Why Portzo is educational and does not provide personal recommendations.
PortzoFAQ FAQHow does Portzo calculate fund performance?
FAQ / 3 min read / Updated 2026How Portzo uses fund values to show return information over time.
PortzoFAQPerformance FAQHow often is Portzo fund data updated?
FAQ / 2 min read / Updated 2026How to think about fund update timing and data freshness on Portzo.
PortzoFAQData FAQWhat pension providers are covered on Portzo?
FAQ / 2 min read / Updated 2026An overview of how Portzo thinks about pension provider coverage.
PortzoFAQProviders FAQHow do I compare funds on Portzo?
FAQ / 3 min read / Updated 2026How to use Portzo to compare fund risk, category and performance.
PortzoFAQFund Analysis FAQHow does the Portzo portfolio builder work?
FAQ / 3 min read / Updated 2026How Portzo can help you build a clearer view of the funds you own.
PortzoFAQPortfolio FAQWhat is the difference between Explore, Portfolio and Plan?
FAQ / 3 min read / Updated 2026How the main Portzo areas work together for pension savers.
PortzoFAQ FAQCan I track more than one pension on Portzo?
FAQ / 2 min read / Updated 2026How Portzo can help when your pension savings are split across funds or providers.
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