Ewan Thompson - 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-gbSun, 25 Oct 2026 05:03:17 GMTSun, 25 Oct 2026 05:03:17 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comEwan Thompson - related articles from Trustnethttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pngCutting inheritance tax, widening income sources and AI risk and reward : Thoughts from Fundswire this fortnighthttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487115/cutting-inheritance-tax-widening-income-sources-and-ai-risk-and-reward--thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/Emilie BallouxOn this fortnight’s Fundswire roundup, Quilter sets out the main routes to a smaller inheritance tax bill, while Baillie Gifford looks at where income investors might turn beyond the usual sources.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487115/cutting-inheritance-tax-widening-income-sources-and-ai-risk-and-reward--thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/Reasons to be cheerful about fixed income, what’s next for gold and UK income opportunities: Thoughts from Fundswire this weekhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487167/reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-fixed-income-whats-next-for-gold-and-uk-income-opportunities-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Diana LlewellynIn this week’s Fundswire update, Liontrust gives reasons to be cheerful about fixed income while Jupiter looks for UK equity income opportunities.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487167/reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-fixed-income-whats-next-for-gold-and-uk-income-opportunities-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/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/The sustainable fund investors can’t look away from – and the alternatives worth consideringhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487016/the-sustainable-fund-investors-cant-look-away-from--and-the-alternatives-worth-considering/Emmy HawkerDespite the broader retreat from ESG-focused investing, Royal London Sustainable World Trust has maintained strong returns and investor interest.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13487016/the-sustainable-fund-investors-cant-look-away-from--and-the-alternatives-worth-considering/UK trust managers explain when an M&A deal makes them happy or sadhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486964/uk-trust-managers-explain-when-an-ma-deal-makes-them-happy-or-sad/Emmy HawkerSome managers see the benefits of getting tomorrow’s price today, while others would rather keep their best companies forever.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486964/uk-trust-managers-explain-when-an-ma-deal-makes-them-happy-or-sad/The UK market shoots itself in the foot, says Liontrust managerhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486873/the-uk-market-shoots-itself-in-the-foot-says-liontrust-manager/Emmy HawkerAnthony Cross argues pension and ISA tax relief can better benefit UK growth.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486873/the-uk-market-shoots-itself-in-the-foot-says-liontrust-manager/Edinburgh Investment Trust turns to housebuilders after a tough yearhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486709/edinburgh-investment-trust-turns-to-housebuilders-after-a-tough-year/Emmy HawkerAI fears, a few disappointing holdings and an underweight in banks has weighed on returns.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486709/edinburgh-investment-trust-turns-to-housebuilders-after-a-tough-year/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/Four tech specialist funds to broaden exposure beyond the obvious nameshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485913/four-tech-specialist-funds-to-broaden-exposure-beyond-the-obvious-names/Emmy HawkerSuggestions include strategies from Liontrust, Allianz and more.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485913/four-tech-specialist-funds-to-broaden-exposure-beyond-the-obvious-names/The overlooked role of short-selling in emerging marketshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485738/the-overlooked-role-of-short-selling--in-emerging-markets/Chris TennantFidelity Emerging Markets' shorts have added to performance since Fidelity took over in October 2021, even as emerging market equities posted strong gains.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485738/the-overlooked-role-of-short-selling--in-emerging-markets/The best and worst funds and trusts of Septemberhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485732/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-september/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the laggards and leaders over the past month.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485732/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-september/Fed hike ‘appears to be a done deal’, putting Warsh and Trump at oddshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484264/fed-hike-appears-to-be-a-done-deal-putting-warsh-and-trump-at-odds/Gary JacksonLast week’s US inflation print means the Fed has little choice but to lift interest rates later this week.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484264/fed-hike-appears-to-be-a-done-deal-putting-warsh-and-trump-at-odds/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/BlackRock vs Fidelity vs Liontrust: Which giant European fund is best?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484176/blackrock-vs-fidelity-vs-liontrust-which-giant-european-fund-is-best/Matteo AnelliEurope's biggest active fund has also been the weakest performer.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484176/blackrock-vs-fidelity-vs-liontrust-which-giant-european-fund-is-best/The emerging market funds where taking extra risk paid offhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483939/the-emerging-market-funds-where-taking-extra-risk-paid-off/Emmy HawkerThese strategies topped the tables for risk-adjusted returns in the 2020s.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483939/the-emerging-market-funds-where-taking-extra-risk-paid-off/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 Baillie Gifford trust underweight techhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483517/the-baillie-gifford-trust-underweight-tech/Jonathan JonesIf China trades at a premium compared to other markets, investors should look elsewhere.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483517/the-baillie-gifford-trust-underweight-tech/The volatile European funds where the extra risk paid offhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483177/the-volatile-european-funds-where-the-extra-risk-paid-off/Emmy HawkerStrategies from Artemis and HSBC topped the table.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483177/the-volatile-european-funds-where-the-extra-risk-paid-off/It is too early to back this Alpha Manager-led UK small-cap fund, say fund pickershttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482620/it-is-too-early-to-back-this-alpha-manager-led-uk-small-cap-fund-say-fund-pickers/Matteo AnelliThe FTSE 250 is hitting record highs and mid-caps are attracting bids, but micro-caps have yet to see the money follow.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482620/it-is-too-early-to-back-this-alpha-manager-led-uk-small-cap-fund-say-fund-pickers/How the most recommended funds by platforms performed so far this yearhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481953/how-the-most-recommended-funds-by-platforms-performed-so-far-this-year/Matteo AnelliSix strategies out of 16 made double-digit returns in the first half of 2026.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481953/how-the-most-recommended-funds-by-platforms-performed-so-far-this-year/AJ Bell identifies five rising star fund managershttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481989/aj-bell-identifies-five-rising-star-fund-managers/Matteo AnelliThe platform’s research team has picked out five managers with strong sector-relative performance since taking charge of their funds.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481989/aj-bell-identifies-five-rising-star-fund-managers/How July's volatility changed the 2026 fund performance leaderboardhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481661/how-julys-volatility-changed-the-2026-fund-performance-leaderboard/Gary JacksonA sharp reversal in semiconductor stocks drove the average tech fund down in July, ending months of AI-led gains.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481661/how-julys-volatility-changed-the-2026-fund-performance-leaderboard/The best-performing UK funds under Starmerhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481471/the-best-performing-uk-funds-under-starmer/Emmy HawkerStrategies from Artemis, Dimensional and more topped the table for returns.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481471/the-best-performing-uk-funds-under-starmer/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/Fund flows: Investors ditch European funds in first half of 2026http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481375/fund-flows-investors-ditch-european-funds-in-first-half-of-2026/Jonathan JonesTrackers and large active funds were sold heavily in the past six months.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481375/fund-flows-investors-ditch-european-funds-in-first-half-of-2026/The mixed-asset funds attracting the most and least money in H1 2026http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481343/the-mixed-asset-funds-attracting-the-most-and-least-money-in-h1-2026/Matteo AnelliBaillie Gifford and Orbis strategies had the largest inflows between January and June this year.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481343/the-mixed-asset-funds-attracting-the-most-and-least-money-in-h1-2026/