Alastair Baker - related articles from Trustnethttp://www.trustnet.com/News/NewsHome.aspxTrustnet, Free daily updated analysis and price / performance data on all UK Unit Trusts, OEICs, Investment Trusts, Pension, Insurance Bond and Offshore Funds, Structured Products, ETFs and VCTsen-gbWed, 28 Oct 2026 19:54:33 GMTWed, 28 Oct 2026 19:54:33 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comAlastair Baker - related articles from Trustnethttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pngOne fund and one trust to hold for just one yearhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487412/one-fund-and-one-trust-to-hold-for-just-one-year/Matteo AnelliBonds, smaller companies and miners are among the picks for investors with a short time horizon.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487412/one-fund-and-one-trust-to-hold-for-just-one-year/AI’s next disruption http://www.trustnet.com/News/13487221/ais-next-disruption/Darius McDermottChelsea Financial Services’ Darius McDermott asks if investors should be careful about expecting AI to repeat the extraordinary profits of earlier technology shifts.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487221/ais-next-disruption/The best-performing funds and trusts of the 2020s – and what they have in commonhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487117/the-best-performing-funds-and-trusts-of-the-2020s--and-what-they-have-in-common/Emmy HawkerFunds and trusts focused on AI, commodities and gold have dominated.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487117/the-best-performing-funds-and-trusts-of-the-2020s--and-what-they-have-in-common/How to back activist investors in your own portfoliohttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486970/how-to-back-activist-investors-in-your-own-portfolio/Matteo AnelliSome specialist investment trusts earn a place in a portfolio as a small, separate source of return.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486970/how-to-back-activist-investors-in-your-own-portfolio/The questions this activist manager wants trust holders to askhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486836/the-questions-this-activist-manager-wants-trust-holders-to-ask/Matteo AnelliAchilles’s Naylor urged investors to ask how trust managers are paid and how far the NAV can be trusted.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486836/the-questions-this-activist-manager-wants-trust-holders-to-ask/Not owning Chinese stocks doesn't mean you've avoided China risk, says Scottish Mortgage's Burnshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486489/not-owning-chinese-stocks-doesnt-mean-youve-avoided-china-risk-says-scottish-mortgages-burns/Matteo AnelliInvestors holding the likes of Tesla and Apple carry China exposure with little discount priced in.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486489/not-owning-chinese-stocks-doesnt-mean-youve-avoided-china-risk-says-scottish-mortgages-burns/The trusts on track for another year at the top of their sectorhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486111/the-trusts-on-track-for-another-year-at-the-top-of-their-sector/Gary JacksonAs markets move into the final quarter of 2026, Trustnet finds out which trusts were in the top quartile for both 2025 and the year to date.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486111/the-trusts-on-track-for-another-year-at-the-top-of-their-sector/The world’s most expensive and cheapest marketshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484819/the-worlds-most-expensive-and-cheapest-markets/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the markets where investors can find a bargain.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484819/the-worlds-most-expensive-and-cheapest-markets/UK equity funds' share of assets falls by nearly half in 10 yearshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484556/uk-equity-funds-share-of-assets-falls-by-nearly-half-in-10-years/Gary JacksonThe past decade has seen investors move away from UK equities and towards global, North American, cash and multi-asset strategies.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484556/uk-equity-funds-share-of-assets-falls-by-nearly-half-in-10-years/The sectors where choosing the right fund mattered most since Liberation Dayhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484204/the-sectors-where-choosing-the-right-fund-mattered-most-since-liberation-day/Emmy HawkerMacro shocks and the AI boom have created wide gaps between winners and losers across IA sectors.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484204/the-sectors-where-choosing-the-right-fund-mattered-most-since-liberation-day/The surprising growth market this value manager is hunting inhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484194/the-surprising-growth-market-this-value-manager-is-hunting-in/Matteo AnelliSmaller Korean names are badly mispriced, says AVI’s Joe Bauernfreund.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484194/the-surprising-growth-market-this-value-manager-is-hunting-in/Lindsell Train launches tender offer for up to 20% of shareshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484190/lindsell-train-launches-tender-offer-for-up-to-20-of-shares/Matteo AnelliThe trust will buy back shares at a 5% discount to NAV.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:46:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484190/lindsell-train-launches-tender-offer-for-up-to-20-of-shares/Why Ruffer thinks retail, luxury and travel stocks are the next AI tradeshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484150/why-ruffer-thinks-retail-luxury-and-travel-stocks-are-the-next-ai-trades/Gary JacksonThe absolute return manager argues that bonuses, IPO windfalls and land payments generated by the AI build-out could start to filter into consumer spending.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484150/why-ruffer-thinks-retail-luxury-and-travel-stocks-are-the-next-ai-trades/Should you buy, hold or fold JPMorgan Global Growth & Income trust?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484060/should-you-buy-hold-or-fold-jpmorgan-global-growth--income-trust/Matteo AnelliWith lead manager Helge Skibeli retiring in 2028, analysts weigh in on whether the £3.3bn trust's team-based process is reason enough to stay put.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484060/should-you-buy-hold-or-fold-jpmorgan-global-growth--income-trust/CT Global Managed Portfolio delivers strong performance as new managers' Asia pivot pays offhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483886/ct-global-managed-portfolio-delivers-strong-performance-as-new-managers-asia-pivot-pays-off/Emmy HawkerThe trust is making changes to dividend payments, payout growth and more.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483886/ct-global-managed-portfolio-delivers-strong-performance-as-new-managers-asia-pivot-pays-off/The best and worst funds and trusts of August 2026http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483715/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-august-2026/Gary JacksonGold funds returned to the top of the performance tables in August when the precious metal rallied on a mix of geopolitical worries.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483715/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-august-2026/Four funds for a market ‘boom’http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483500/four-funds-for-a-market-boom/Jonathan JonesAfter stagflation, professionals believe a ‘boom scenario’ of above-trend growth and inflation is the next most likely future environment in markets.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483500/four-funds-for-a-market-boom/Stagflation is the most likely scenario: Here's four funds to buyhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483396/stagflation-is-the-most-likely-scenario-heres-four-funds-to-buy/Jonathan JonesExperts pick four funds to weather the rare economic event.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483396/stagflation-is-the-most-likely-scenario-heres-four-funds-to-buy/Fantasy drafts to investing smartshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483366/fantasy-drafts-to-investing-smarts/Darius McDermottHere are a few tips (and a few red flags) that apply to both investing and fantasy football.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483366/fantasy-drafts-to-investing-smarts/Hargreaves Lansdown’s three funds for passive incomehttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482618/hargreaves-lansdowns-three-funds-for-passive-income/Jonathan JonesArtemis, Royal London and Ninety One are all represented.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482618/hargreaves-lansdowns-three-funds-for-passive-income/The real Magnificent Seven: Quality funds experts back to come good againhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481561/the-real-magnificent-seven-quality-funds-experts-back-to-come-good-again/Emmy HawkerFund pickers point to strategies from JPMorgan, BlackRock and more.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481561/the-real-magnificent-seven-quality-funds-experts-back-to-come-good-again/The best and worst funds and trusts of Julyhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481559/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-july/Jonathan JonesUK equities topped the tables while tech struggled.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481559/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-july/Quilter adds index-linked gilts as asset class for Cirilium portfolioshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481558/quilter-adds-index-linked-gilts-as-asset-class-for-cirilium-portfolios/Gary JacksonThe change gives lower-risk investors dedicated protection against UK inflation within the range's asset allocation.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481558/quilter-adds-index-linked-gilts-as-asset-class-for-cirilium-portfolios/US funds lose ground in FE fundinfo's Crown Ratings rebalance despite strong returnshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481420/us-funds-lose-ground-in-fe-fundinfos-crown-ratings-rebalance-despite-strong-returns/Gary JacksonConcentrated gains in a small number of US technology stocks are making the S&P 500 a harder benchmark to beat, even for funds built around it.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481420/us-funds-lose-ground-in-fe-fundinfos-crown-ratings-rebalance-despite-strong-returns/Buy this global equity income fund after a tough six months, suggest fund pickershttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481421/buy-this-global-equity-income-fund-after-a-tough-six-months-suggest-fund-pickers/Emmy HawkerManager Stuart Rhodes’ long-term investment philosophy struggled in the first half of 2026.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481421/buy-this-global-equity-income-fund-after-a-tough-six-months-suggest-fund-pickers/Funds you can start any portfolio withhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481350/funds-you-can-start-any-portfolio-with/Jonathan JonesPassive funds, an investment trust staple and a lesser-known global equity portfolio are all options.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481350/funds-you-can-start-any-portfolio-with/