About Vanilla
Vanilla funds represents a straightforward approach to investing in the same way that a simple, passively managed index fund can be a smart investment decision. However, as the world of fund investments has evolved, so have the demands placed on the role of the fund selector. With so much choice available, choosing the right ones has become increasingly more and more complex.
Vanilla Portfolios’ aim is to provide a series of Exchange Traded Portfolios, ETPs, offering investors access to carefully designed portfolios to match individual investors’ requirements.
Why Choose Us?
Vanilla Funds concentrate on big, reputable businesses that have earned fame for their stability and buildout prospect. This gives investors access to superior assets that are generally less erratic. Investors can purchase and dispose ETP shares at market prices at any time during the trading day which gives more room for flexible asset management. Vanilla funds are completely transparent about their holdings and outcomes and investing in them can provide balance to make an investment basket more diversified. Vanilla Funds seeks to simplify investing by offering meticulously crafted portfolios that cater to the needs of individual clients.
Why Choose Vanilla Funds
- Simple, Transparent Solutions
Vanilla Funds are built to make portfolio construction straightforward - offering model portfolios and listed ETPs that are easy to understand, easy to explain, and fully transparent in their holdings and methodology. - Institutional-Grade Research, Delivered Accessibly
Behind the portfolios is Algo-Chain’s institutional research engine - combining machine learning models, macroeconomic forecasting, and systematic portfolio construction techniques. Advisors gain access to the same depth of analysis used by top asset managers, but in a format tailored for wealth management. - Diversification with Discipline
The funds are designed to balance growth opportunities with capital protection: - Blue Chip Portfolio: Concentrated in world-class companies driving global megatrends.
- Global Balanced Portfolio: Multi-asset ETF allocation that adapts to shifting economic regimes. Both follow disciplined rebalancing rules to reduce unnecessary churn and costs, while remaining flexible to market conditions.
- Cost Efficiency & Liquidity
Built using ETFs and listed on the London Stock Exchange, Vanilla Funds combine competitive pricing with daily liquidity - aligning with advisors’ fiduciary duty to seek cost-effective, flexible solutions. - Trusted Expertise
Led by Algo-Chain’s founding partners, Allan Lane and Irene Bauer, both ex-BlackRock and Barclays Global Investors, Vanilla Funds are managed by seasoned experts with decades of experience in ETFs, portfolio construction, and systematic investing.
Why Choose the Blue Chip Portfolio?
- Invest in Stability, Grow with the Best
Exposure to world-leading companies with global revenues and strong track records. - Smart, Disciplined Selection
A data-driven process pinpoints the most promising sectors and stocks, blending AI signals with expert oversight. - Core Strength with Berkshire Hathaway
Anchored by a trusted name that brings long-term resilience and confidence. - Diversified Blue-Chip Leaders
Around 20 household names - from Microsoft and NVIDIA to Coca-Cola and Amazon - across multiple sectors. - Built for Long-Term Investors
Low turnover, simple rebalancing, and cost efficiency keep the focus on steady growth. - Easy Access
Listed on the London Stock Exchange (ISIN: XS2788042245) for full transparency and liquidity.
Why Choose the Global Balanced Portfolio?
- Globally Diversified
Access to a broad mix of ETFs across equities, bonds, commodities, and themes - covering the US, Europe, UK, Asia, and beyond. - Adaptive & Data-Driven
Uses advanced machine learning models to analyse macroeconomic and market data, dynamically adjusting allocations to stay ahead of trends. - Smart Risk Management
Targeting risk rather than returns leads to more consistent outcomes. A disciplined rebalancing approach reduces unnecessary trading and costs. - Robust ETF Selection
Rigorous screening and cluster analysis ensure only the most liquid and reliable ETFs are included, with allocations optimised by Algo-Chain’s 3rd generation Mean-Variance Optimizer. - Balanced for All Conditions
Designed to protect capital in downturns while positioning to capture opportunities in recoveries and growth cycles. - Accessible & Transparent
Listed on the London Stock Exchange (ISIN: XS2788042245), offering transparency, liquidity, and simplicity for investors.
What Makes Vanilla Different?
Vanilla Funds are built around simplicity, transparency, and value. While many investment products can be complex and difficult to compare, our approach is designed to be clear, straightforward, and easy to understand. We strip away unnecessary layers, focusing on delivering consistent performance, competitive costs, and a process you can trust.
Unlike many providers, we place equal emphasis on accessibility and guidance. You can invest through your financial adviser or via leading investment platforms, with the reassurance that our team is always available to support you. Our goal is not just to provide a fund, but to give you confidence in how your money is managed and clarity about how it can work for you.