SIPP: ETFs or shares?

[johnfm]

I assume the benefit of ETFs is that they are effectively 'diversified' so may more loss resistant than a small portfolio of individual stocks - enabling me to, say, invest in brazilian resources, or Chinese tech, or Aussie mining etc.


I assume ETFs do not pay any dividend at all - just all capital growth?

I like the 'idea' of a few blue chips with a decent divi and a small allocation to, say, oil smallcaps.

Stick with shares or have a look at ETFs too?

[johnfm]

Anyone know if I can get my employer to make their pension contribution into my SIPP?

I assume so.