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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 114 (from laksa120)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa114.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.barclays.co.uk/smart-investor/investments-explained/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.barclays.co.uk/smart-investor/investments-explained/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/","crawl_time":1776855131,"first_indexed_time":1544723532,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"uk,co,barclays!www,\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/ s443","src_root_hash":"17056827255805469914","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Funds, ETFs and Investment Trusts | Barclays Smart Investor","meta_descriptions":["Funds, ETFs and Investment Trusts are all types of collective investments. Our articles explain how they can help spread overall risk."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Barclays Investment Solutions Limited provides wealth and investment products and services (including the Smart Investor investment services) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is a member of the London Stock Exchange and Aquis. Registered in England. Registered No. 2752982. Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.\nBarclays Bank UK PLC provides banking services to its customers and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register No. 759676). Registered in England. Registered No. 9740322. Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.","attrs_markdown":"Skip to:\n\n[Main content](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/#main-content)   [Footer](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/#FooterArea)\n\n[Barclays Home ![](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/content\/dam\/icons\/favicons\/barclays\/Eagle_RGB_Cyan_Large.svg)![Barclays](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/content\/dam\/icons\/favicons\/barclays\/Wordmark_RGB_Cyan_Large.svg)](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/)\n\nPersonal\n\nClose\n\nMenu\n\n- [Premier](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/premier-banking\/ \"Premier\")\n- [Business](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/business-banking\/ \"Business\")\n- [Wealth Management](https:\/\/privatebank.barclays.com\/private-bank-wm\/products-services\/wealth-management\/ \"Wealth Management\")\n- [Corporate](https:\/\/www.barclayscorporate.com\/ \"Corporate, Open in new tab\")\n- [Private Bank](https:\/\/privatebank.barclays.com\/ \"Private Bank, Open in new tab\")\n- [International Banking](https:\/\/international.barclays.com\/ \"International Banking, Open in new tab\")\n\nClose\n\n[Contact us](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/help\/contact-us\/ \"Contact us\")\n\n[Find Barclays](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/branch-finder\/ \"Find Barclays\")\n\n[Search](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/help\/ \"Search\")\n\n[Log in](https:\/\/bank.barclays.co.uk\/olb\/authlogin\/loginAppContainer.do \"Log in\")\n\nMenu\n\n- Accounts\n  Back\n  \n  ## Accounts\n  ### Accounts\n  - [Compare current accounts](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/current-accounts\/)\n  - [Barclays Bank Account](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/current-accounts\/bank-account\/)\n  - [Premier Current Account](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/premier-banking\/current-accounts\/)\n  - [Joint Bank Account](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/current-accounts\/bank-account\/joint-account\/)\n  - [Student Bank Account](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/current-accounts\/student-account\/)\n  - [Children’s Bank Account (age 11-17)](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/current-accounts\/childrens-bank-account\/)\n  - [Barclays Basic Current Account](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/current-accounts\/basic-account\/)\n  \n  ### Rewards\n  - [Barclays Avios Rewards](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/premier-banking\/barclays-avios-rewards\/)\n  - [Blue Rewards](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/current-accounts\/blue-rewards\/)\n  \n  ### Tools and services\n  - [Switch to a Barclays bank account](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/current-accounts\/switch-bank-account\/)\n  - 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[Borrow more on your mortgage](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/mortgages\/existing-customer-centre\/additional-borrowing\/)\n  - [Switch your mortgage to Barclays](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/mortgages\/remortgage\/)\n  \n  ### Tools and Services\n  - [All mortgage services](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/mortgages\/)\n  - [All mortgage calculators](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/mortgages\/mortgage-calculator\/)\n  - [Borrowing calculator](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/mortgages\/mortgage-calculator\/borrowing-calculator\/)\n  - [Repayment calculator](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/mortgages\/mortgage-calculator\/repayment-calculator\/)\n  - [Agreement in principle](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/mortgages\/agreement-in-principle\/)\n  - [Switch to a new rate](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/mortgages\/switching-mortgage-deals\/)\n  - [Manage your mortgage with us](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/mortgages\/existing-customer-centre\/)\n  - [Track an application](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/ways-to-bank\/track-it\/)\n  \n  ### Help\n  - 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[What does APR mean?](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/loans\/what-does-apr-mean\/)\n  - [What is a credit rating?](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/what-is-a-credit-rating\/)\n  - [Money worries](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/money-management\/managing-money-problems\/)\n- Credit cards\n  Back\n  \n  ## Credit cards\n  ### Credit cards\n  - [Compare credit cards](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/)\n  - [Purchase offer credit cards](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/purchase-credit-cards\/)\n  - [Balance transfer credit cards](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/balance-transfer-credit-cards\/)\n  - [Rewards offer credit cards](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/reward-cards\/)\n  - [Amazon rewards credit card](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/reward-cards\/the-amazon-barclaycard\/)\n  - [Avios credit cards](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/avios-cards\/)\n  - [Credit building credit cards](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/credit-building-credit-cards\/)\n  \n  ### Tools and services\n  - [Check if you’re eligible for a credit card](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/check-your-eligibility\/)\n  - [Barclaycard app](https:\/\/www.barclaycard.co.uk\/personal\/customer\/barclaycard-app)\n  - [Log into Barclaycard](https:\/\/bcol.barclaycard.co.uk\/as3\/UI\/#%2Flogin%2F)\n  \n  ### Help\n  - [Credit card terms explained](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/jargon-buster\/)\n  - [Compare ways to borrow](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/loans\/ways-to-borrow\/)\n  - [What does APR mean?](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/loans\/what-does-apr-mean\/)\n  - [What is a credit rating?](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/credit-cards\/what-is-a-credit-rating\/)\n  - [Lost, stolen or damaged card](https:\/\/www.barclaycard.co.uk\/personal\/customer\/lost-stolen-damaged-cards)\n  - [Contact Barclaycard](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/help\/contact-us\/barclaycard\/)\n- Savings\n  Back\n  \n  ## Savings\n  ### Savings accounts\n  - [Compare savings accounts](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/)\n  - [Compare ISA accounts](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/isas\/)\n  - [Compare bond accounts](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/bonds\/)\n  - [1-Year Flexible Cash ISA](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/isas\/1-year-flexible-cash-isa\/)\n  - [Blue Rewards Saver](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/instant-access\/blue-reward-saver\/)\n  - [Children’s Savings account](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/instant-access\/barclays-childrens-savings\/)\n  - [1-Year Fixed Rate Bond](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/bonds\/1-year-fixed-rate-savings-bond\/)\n  - [Rainy Day Saver](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/instant-access\/rainy-day-saver\/)\n  \n  ### Insight\n  - [Should you save or invest?](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/quick-guide-to-saving\/)\n  - [Could you save money being more sustainable?](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/sustainability\/greener-money-tips\/)\n  - [Tax year-end planning](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/tax-year-end-planning\/)\n  \n  ### Tools and services\n  - [All interest rates](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/interest-rates\/)\n  \n  ### Help\n  - [Savings FAQs](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/help\/products\/savings---investments\/)\n  - [Guide to ISAs](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/isas\/guide-to-isas\/)\n  - [Managing your Help to Buy ISA](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/savings\/isas\/help-to-buy-isa\/)\n  - [Money management](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/money-management\/#savingandinvesting)\n- Investments\n  Back\n  \n  ## Investments\n  ### Investment accounts\n  - [Compare investment accounts](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/)\n  - [Investment (Stocks and Shares) ISA](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/accounts\/investment-isa\/)\n  - [General Investment Account](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/accounts\/investment-account\/)\n  - [Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/accounts\/sipp-pension\/)\n  - [Ready-made Investments](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/ready-made-investments\/)\n  \n  ### Insight\n  - [News and research](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/news-and-research\/)\n  - [Should you save or invest?](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/new-to-investing\/before-you-start\/should-you-save-cash-or-invest\/)\n  - [Barclays Funds List](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments\/barclays-funds-list\/)\n  - [Most popular investments](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments\/most-popular\/)\n  - [International trading](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments\/international-trading\/)\n  - [Sustainable investing](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/what-is-esg-investing\/)\n  - [Testimonials from our customers](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/customer-reviews\/)\n  \n  ### Help\n  - [Investment FAQs](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/help\/products\/savings---investments\/investments\/)\n  - [Transfer your investments](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/investments\/moving-investments\/)\n  - [Our costs and charges](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments\/investment-costs\/)\n  - [New to investing](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/new-to-investing\/)\n  - [Investment types explained](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/)\n  - [Contact our investments team](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/help\/contact-us\/investments\/)\n  - [Disclosures](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/important-information\/what-you-need-to-know\/)\n- Insurance\n  Back\n  \n  ## Insurance\n  ### Insurance\n  - [Compare life insurance](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/insurance\/life-insurance\/)\n  - [Compare travel and breakdown insurance](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/insurance\/travel-insurance\/)\n  - [Compare tech insurance](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/insurance\/gadget-and-mobile-phone-insurance\/)\n  \n  ### Tools and services\n  - [Life insurance cover calculator](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/insurance\/life-insurance\/cover-calculator\/)\n  - [Tips for travel](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/travel\/)\n  \n  ### Help\n  - [Life insurance FAQs](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/insurance\/life-insurance\/)\n  - [Travel and breakdown insurance FAQs](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/help\/products\/insurance\/travel-insurance\/)\n  - [Tech insurance FAQs](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/help\/products\/insurance\/mobile-insurance\/)\n- Ways to bank\n  Back\n  \n  ## Ways to bank\n  ### Access to banking\n  - [All ways to bank](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/ways-to-bank\/)\n  - [Barclays app](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/ways-to-bank\/mobile-banking-app\/)\n  - [Online Banking](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/ways-to-bank\/online-banking\/)\n  - [Our locations](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/our-locations-explained\/)\n  - [International Payments](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/ways-to-bank\/international-bank-transfers\/)\n- Help and support\n  Back\n  \n  ## Help and support\n  ### Help\n  - [Visit our help centre](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/help\/)\n  - [Report fraud or scam](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/fraud-and-scams\/reporting-scams-and-reporting-fraud\/)\n  - [Fraud and security](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/fraud-and-scams\/)\n  - [Lost, stolen or damaged card](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/help\/cards\/debit-card\/lost-stolen-damaged\/)\n  - [Accessibility and disability support](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/accessibility\/)\n  - [Access inactive accounts](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/current-accounts\/dormant-lost-accounts\/)\n  - [Pay in and withdraw cash](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/ways-to-bank\/access-to-cash\/access-to-cash-assessments\/)\n  - [Control your privacy and data](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/important-information\/control-your-data\/)\n  - [Our sustainability ambitions](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/sustainability\/)\n  \n  ### Finances\n  - [Money confidence](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/money-management\/)\n  - [Money tips and tools](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/money-mentors\/)\n  - [Spending within your means](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/money-management\/budgeting\/spending-within-your-means\/)\n  - [Create a budget plan](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/money-management\/budgeting\/creating-a-budget-plan\/)\n  - [Could you save money being more sustainable?](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/sustainability\/greener-money-tips\/)\n  \n  ### Difficult times\n  - [Bereavement](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/what-to-do-when-someone-dies\/)\n  - [Illness and debt](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/money-management\/managing-money-problems\/coping-with-illness\/)\n  - [Gambling support](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/money-worries\/gambling-support\/)\n  - [Losing your job](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/money-management\/managing-money-problems\/lost-my-job\/)\n  - [Mental health support](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/moments\/mental-health\/)\n  - [Money worries](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/money-management\/managing-money-problems\/)\n  \n  ### Life moments\n  - [Explore all life moments](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/moments\/)\n  - [Buying a car](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/moments\/buying-a-car\/)\n  - [Buying your first home](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/moments\/steps-to-buying-your-first-home\/)\n  - [Improving your home](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/moments\/improving-your-home\/)\n  - [Travel](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/travel\/)\n  - [Getting married](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/moments\/getting-married\/)\n  - [Going to university](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/moments\/going-to-university\/)\n  - [Helping younger generations](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/moments\/helping-younger-generations\/)\n  - [Teaching children about money](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/moments\/children-and-money\/)\n\n# Funds, ETFs and Investment Trusts\nINVESTMENTS\n\nIf you're starting to build your portfolio, these often low-cost options can help make sure you’re sufficiently diversified from the outset.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/_jcr_content\/root\/body\/content\/section_copy\/micro_theme\/microtheme\/hero\/multimedia.coreimg.80.1440.jpeg\/1750997923631\/city-landscape-720x540.jpeg)\n\nThe value of investments can fall as well as rise and you could get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice.\n\nWhen you invest in a fund, investment trust or ETF, your cash is used to buy a selection of investments that usually focus on a particular theme, specific industry or geographical area. Depending on the type of fund you select, a professional fund manager may pick these for you, so you get the extra benefit of their expert know-how.\n\n## Related articles\n![](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/_jcr_content\/root\/body\/content\/section_740583317_co\/sectionItem\/sectionItem\/grid_copy\/grid_item\/gridItem\/tile_copy_copy\/multimedia.coreimg.80.1440.jpeg\/1750997923828\/man-with-cup-and-phone-600x337.jpeg)\n\n### What are active and passive funds?\nWould you prefer a fund manager to actively manage your money for you or are you happy to let your investments simply track the market? Either way, you need to make sure you understand the difference between active and passive fund management and the relative cost before you get started.\n\n[About active and passive](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/what-are-active-and-passive-funds\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/_jcr_content\/root\/body\/content\/section_740583317_co\/sectionItem\/sectionItem\/grid_copy\/item_1742481646698\/gridItem\/tile_copy_copy\/multimedia.coreimg.80.1440.jpeg\/1750997923902\/woman-relaxed-by-water-600x337.jpeg)\n\n### What is an ETF? (exchange-traded fund)\nExchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a popular type of collective investment that provide access to a wide range of markets. Here’s our guide to how they work to help you understand what you’re investing in.\n\nCapital is at risk.\n\n[About ETFs](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/what-is-an-etf\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/smart-investor\/investments-explained\/funds-etfs-and-investment-trusts\/_jcr_content\/root\/body\/content\/section_740583317_co\/sectionItem\/sectionItem\/grid_copy\/item_1742481650154\/gridItem\/tile_copy_copy\/multimedia.coreimg.80.1440.jpeg\/1750997923977\/man-woman-shaking-hands-600x337.jpeg)\n\n### What is an investment trust?\nLooking for an investment with a reputation for delivering decent returns for reasonable charges? 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