Christine Baalham - 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-gbTue, 30 Jun 2026 18:56:52 GMTTue, 30 Jun 2026 18:56:52 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comChristine Baalham - related articles from Trustnethttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pngAmerica at 250: Are trust managers backing the world's dominant stock market?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479439/america-at-250-are-trust-managers-backing-the-worlds-dominant-stock-market/Gary JacksonThere are questions over how long US dominance can continue.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479439/america-at-250-are-trust-managers-backing-the-worlds-dominant-stock-market/After a decade of dominance, large-caps face a more level playing fieldhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479383/after-a-decade-of-dominance-large-caps-face-a-more-level-playing-field/Emmy HawkerValuation gaps, governance reform and shifting capital flows are reshaping expectations across global regions.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479383/after-a-decade-of-dominance-large-caps-face-a-more-level-playing-field/The cheapest investment trusts relative to their own historyhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479337/the-cheapest-investment-trusts-relative-to-their-own-history/Jonathan JonesMore than 20 investment trusts are on discounts more than 10 percentage points wider than their five-year average.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479337/the-cheapest-investment-trusts-relative-to-their-own-history/The cheapest and most expensive investment trust sectors relative to their own historyhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478757/the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-investment-trust-sectors-relative-to-their-own-history/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the average discounts and premiums across the trust universe.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478757/the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-investment-trust-sectors-relative-to-their-own-history/The fund that's held AI winners through the rally and is now conflicted about sellinghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478869/the-fund-thats-held-ai-winners-through-the-rally-and-is-now-conflicted-about-selling/Matteo AnelliBrunner's Julian Bishop on why the trust sits between two ideological extremes.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478869/the-fund-thats-held-ai-winners-through-the-rally-and-is-now-conflicted-about-selling/After the IPO: SpaceX is a great company – but is it a great investment?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13478756/after-the-ipo-spacex-is-a-great-company--but-is-it-a-great-investment/Emmy HawkerThe public listing has confirmed SpaceX’s dominance, but its valuation demands flawless execution.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478756/after-the-ipo-spacex-is-a-great-company--but-is-it-a-great-investment/Funds to hold alongside Vanguard LifeStrategy 20% Equityhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478099/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-20-equity/Emmy HawkerSelectors highlight strategies to complement the most cautious fund in the LifeStrategy suite.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478099/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-20-equity/SpaceX could double or halve: Expect volatility, says Scottish Mortgage’s Slaterhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478154/spacex-could-double-or-halve-expect-volatility-says-scottish-mortgages-slater/Jonathan JonesThe manager still has “the scars” from backing Meta when it came to market.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478154/spacex-could-double-or-halve-expect-volatility-says-scottish-mortgages-slater/The most-backed space-related stocks ahead of the SpaceX IPOhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478124/the-most-backed-space-related-stocks-ahead-of-the-spacex-ipo/Jonathan JonesAJ Bell looks at where investors are already putting their money to work in the space race.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478124/the-most-backed-space-related-stocks-ahead-of-the-spacex-ipo/Five ‘go anywhere’ picks for investors tired of labelshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477810/five-go-anywhere-picks-for-investors-tired-of-labels/Emmy HawkerBlackRock, Baillie Gifford and more are offering investors access to unconstrained strategies.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477810/five-go-anywhere-picks-for-investors-tired-of-labels/Trust managers' best energy stocks for 'one of the most compelling medium-term setups in decades'http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477586/trust-managers-best-energy-stocks-for-one-of-the-most-compelling-medium-term-setups-in-decades/Gary JacksonInvestment trust managers give their top energy picks as Middle East disruption and the politics of energy security combine to create a compelling market backdrop.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477586/trust-managers-best-energy-stocks-for-one-of-the-most-compelling-medium-term-setups-in-decades/The five ultimate global equity income fundshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477370/the-five-ultimate-global-equity-income-funds/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the global income funds that provided dividend growth, high payouts and capital gains over the past half a decade.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477370/the-five-ultimate-global-equity-income-funds/Investment trusts trading at a premium – are they worth it?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477176/investment-trusts-trading-at-a-premium---are-they-worth-it/Annabel Brodie-SmithWhat to consider before paying a trust at premium.Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477176/investment-trusts-trading-at-a-premium---are-they-worth-it/Why Scottish Mortgage won't be forced to sell SpaceX at IPO and what that means for shareholdershttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477213/why-scottish-mortgage-wont-be-forced-to-sell-spacex-at-ipo-and-what-that-means-for-shareholders/Matteo AnelliIn the firm’s final results, manager Tom Slater suggests he’ll hold on to his top position after listing.Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477213/why-scottish-mortgage-wont-be-forced-to-sell-spacex-at-ipo-and-what-that-means-for-shareholders/Premium Bonds cost most savers thousands in missed returnshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476737/premium-bonds-cost-most-savers-thousands-in-missed-returns/Jonathan JonesSavers have lost money in real terms over the past decade.Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476737/premium-bonds-cost-most-savers-thousands-in-missed-returns/The global income funds paying the largest dividends over five yearshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476683/the-global-income-funds-paying-the-largest-dividends-over-five-years/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the income payments of global income funds over the past half-decade.Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476683/the-global-income-funds-paying-the-largest-dividends-over-five-years/The UK funds paying the most in dividends over five yearshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476173/the-uk-funds-paying-the-most-in-dividends-over-five-years/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the dividend payments of UK funds over the past five years.Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476173/the-uk-funds-paying-the-most-in-dividends-over-five-years/The emerging market and Asian equity funds that have done the best job of dodging the bottom quartilehttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476036/the-emerging-market-and-asian-equity-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/Gary JacksonTrustnet finds the emerging market funds that have spent the fewest quarters at the bottom of their peer group.Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476036/the-emerging-market-and-asian-equity-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/Should global funds be more global?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475841/should-global-funds-be-more-global/Darius McDermottSome funds are willing to deviate, while others are more benchmark aware.Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475841/should-global-funds-be-more-global/The most consistent global funds over the past decadehttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475528/the-most-consistent-global-funds-over-the-past-decade/Emmy HawkerThese global strategies beat the MSCI World index in the most years since 2016.Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475528/the-most-consistent-global-funds-over-the-past-decade/The funds that made the best returns in both the Iran sell-off and reboundhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475287/the-funds-that-made-the-best-returns-in-both-the-iran-sell-off-and-rebound/Gary JacksonTrustnet finds out if any funds have been among the best of their peers when markets were falling and when they were rising during the Iran conflict.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475287/the-funds-that-made-the-best-returns-in-both-the-iran-sell-off-and-rebound/Investing through the AI boom: Balancing innovation and disciplinehttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475217/investing-through-the-ai-boom-balancing-innovation-and-discipline/Julian BishopTechnological revolutions rarely follow a simple, straight line.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475217/investing-through-the-ai-boom-balancing-innovation-and-discipline/The most consistent Asia Pacific funds since 2016http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475083/the-most-consistent-asia-pacific-funds-since-2016/Emmy HawkerInvesco, M&G and others beat the MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan index in seven years.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475083/the-most-consistent-asia-pacific-funds-since-2016/The UK funds that have done the best job of dodging the bottom quartilehttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475082/the-uk-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/Gary JacksonUK trackers appear to be best at staying off the bottom of the sector although a small number of active funds have managed this too.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475082/the-uk-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/Fidelity’s Riddell: Most strategic bond funds don’t diversify away from equities – they just say they dohttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475081/fidelitys-riddell-most-strategic-bond-funds-dont-diversify-away-from-equities--they-just-say-they-do/Matteo AnelliMost funds are simply corporate bond portfolios in disguise, says the manager.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475081/fidelitys-riddell-most-strategic-bond-funds-dont-diversify-away-from-equities--they-just-say-they-do/Gilt market stress, China's long-term case and AI's competing narratives: Thoughts from Fundswire this weekhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475054/gilt-market-stress-chinas-long-term-case-and-ais-competing-narratives-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Emilie Balloux On Fundswire this week, Man Group argues the structural rationale for China endures in spite of near-term pressures while Capital Group examines what investors should weigh before committing to AI.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475054/gilt-market-stress-chinas-long-term-case-and-ais-competing-narratives-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Some of the best funds to hold alongside a global trackerhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13474903/some-of-the-best-funds-to-hold-alongside-a-global-tracker/Emmy HawkerFund selectors reveal the strategies to complement broad global exposure.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13474903/some-of-the-best-funds-to-hold-alongside-a-global-tracker/The most consistent Japan funds over the past decadehttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13474898/the-most-consistent-japan-funds-over-the-past-decade/Emmy HawkerNomura, Fidelity and others led the IA Japan sector over the assessed period.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13474898/the-most-consistent-japan-funds-over-the-past-decade/Selectors gravitate towards five space-exposed funds and trustshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13474711/selectors-gravitate-towards-five-space-exposed-funds-and-trusts/Emmy HawkerBaillie Gifford and BlackRock among those offering access to the space economy.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13474711/selectors-gravitate-towards-five-space-exposed-funds-and-trusts/Two global equity income heavyweights – but which is the better pick?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13474466/two-global-equity-income-heavyweights--but-which-is-the-better-pick/Emmy HawkerCan both Artemis Global Income and Guinness Global Equity Income reside in the same portfolio?Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13474466/two-global-equity-income-heavyweights--but-which-is-the-better-pick/Fidelity, Artemis, Invesco: Which UK equity heavyweight should you buy?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13474345/fidelity-artemis-invesco-which-uk-equity-heavyweight-should-you-buy/Matteo AnelliBritain's largest active UK equity funds share a value tilt but diverge on style, conviction and what investors are actually paying for.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13474345/fidelity-artemis-invesco-which-uk-equity-heavyweight-should-you-buy/Tech titans fund battle: Which fund best captures the AI wave?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13473961/tech-titans-fund-battle-which-fund-best-captures-the-ai-wave/Emmy HawkerFidelity Global Technology and Polar Capital Global Technology offer investors two compelling routes into the global technology sector.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13473961/tech-titans-fund-battle-which-fund-best-captures-the-ai-wave/The top paying UK dividend stocks most backed by income fund managershttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13473755/the-top-paying-uk-dividend-stocks-most-backed-by-income-fund-managers/Jonathan JonesThere are two stocks more than half of IA UK Equity Income funds own in their top 10 holdings.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13473755/the-top-paying-uk-dividend-stocks-most-backed-by-income-fund-managers/