http://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-gbSat, 22 Aug 2026 01:57:10 GMTSat, 22 Aug 2026 01:57:10 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pnghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483076/asias-one-trade-market-why-schroder-oriental-income-is-betting-against-ai-narrowness/Matteo AnelliA market fixated on AI has left income names behind but that's where this manager is finding value.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483076/asias-one-trade-market-why-schroder-oriental-income-is-betting-against-ai-narrowness/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483080/youre-not-as-good-an-investor-as-you-think/Jonathan JonesYou have not needed to be the second coming of Warren Buffett or Charlie Munger to make extraordinary returns over the past 10 years.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483080/youre-not-as-good-an-investor-as-you-think/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483074/equities-wall-of-worry-summer-market-triggers-and-resilience-over-risk-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Emilie BallouxOn Fundswire this week, Allianz points to what could unsettle markets in the months ahead and Premier Miton's Neil Birrell considers why investor confidence has proven sturdier than expected.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483074/equities-wall-of-worry-summer-market-triggers-and-resilience-over-risk-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483062/where-managers-see-risk-and-reward-for-the-rest-of-the-year/Matteo AnelliExperts share their reading of equity and bond markets from here to December.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483062/where-managers-see-risk-and-reward-for-the-rest-of-the-year/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483063/why-one-sustainability-fund-manager-says-youre-judging-clean-energy-all-wrong/Emmy HawkerRathbones’ David Harrison argues clean energy investing needs patience and explains why his own portfolio has turned pragmatic.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483063/why-one-sustainability-fund-manager-says-youre-judging-clean-energy-all-wrong/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482991/diversification-vs-dilution-striking-the-right-balance/Andrew AlexanderThe key distinction is between diversifying holdings and diversifying risks.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482991/diversification-vs-dilution-striking-the-right-balance/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483041/temple-bar-trusts-seven-new-stocks-in-2026/Jonathan JonesTwo domestic stocks were added to this UK trust, alongside five overseas companies.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483041/temple-bar-trusts-seven-new-stocks-in-2026/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483031/vanguard-launches-three-global-equity-etfs-as-it-expands-low-cost-range/Matteo AnelliThe ETFs include an all-cap fund covering developed and emerging markets and an one excluding US equities.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483031/vanguard-launches-three-global-equity-etfs-as-it-expands-low-cost-range/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483032/uk-fund-sales-rebound-in-q2-2026-after-weak-start-to-the-year/Emmy HawkerNet retail sales have returned to positive territory, according to the Pridham report.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13483032/uk-fund-sales-rebound-in-q2-2026-after-weak-start-to-the-year/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482990/the-perfect-portfolio-to-boost-your-pension-pot-when-self-employed/Emmy HawkerA lack of infrastructural support and sporadic income doesn’t mean you can’t plan for your retirement.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482990/the-perfect-portfolio-to-boost-your-pension-pot-when-self-employed/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482952/should-investors-hold-this-long-term-emerging-market-outperformer-after-a-difficult-six-months/Emmy HawkerFund selectors choose to hold Invesco Global Emerging Markets but also gave two alternatives.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482952/should-investors-hold-this-long-term-emerging-market-outperformer-after-a-difficult-six-months/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482947/ai-capex-transforming-the-face-of-bond-markets/Matthew ReesThe AI story is no longer solely about spending levels. The focus is increasingly shifting from capital expenditure to competitive advantage.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482947/ai-capex-transforming-the-face-of-bond-markets/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482945/vanguard-the-financial-adviser-tasks-ai-can-replace--and-those-it-cant/Jonathan JonesAdvisers who will be able to blend AI use with emotional intelligence will flourish.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482945/vanguard-the-financial-adviser-tasks-ai-can-replace--and-those-it-cant/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481884/ai-wont-pick-your-stocks-how-hsbc-asset-management-separates-genuine-signal-from-the-hype/The Trustnet teamHSBC Asset Management’s quant head explains why her team keeps AI out of stock-picking decisions, but uses it to speed up research and testing.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481884/ai-wont-pick-your-stocks-how-hsbc-asset-management-separates-genuine-signal-from-the-hype/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482940/inflation-rises-to-29-but-four-in-five-savings-accounts-still-keep-pace/Matteo AnelliMoneyfacts figures show 1,850 accounts now beat the new CPI reading.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482940/inflation-rises-to-29-but-four-in-five-savings-accounts-still-keep-pace/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482941/the-regions-where-the-experts-are-more-active-passive-or-combining-both/Jonathan JonesAlmost all of those surveyed expect to increase their allocation to active funds next year.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482941/the-regions-where-the-experts-are-more-active-passive-or-combining-both/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482939/uk-inflation-spikes-to-almost-3-in-july/Emmy HawkerThe 0.3 percentage-point increase has been largely driven by higher energy bills for households.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482939/uk-inflation-spikes-to-almost-3-in-july/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482914/the-major-equity-markets-where-its-worth-betting-against-index-trackers/Jonathan JonesThere were just two regions where 50% of funds beat the benchmark.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482914/the-major-equity-markets-where-its-worth-betting-against-index-trackers/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482907/charting-the-trends-beyond-ai/Amy LeishmanEmerging markets has some of the largest and most durable demand stories on the planet beyond AITue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482907/charting-the-trends-beyond-ai/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482853/premium-bonds-prize-rate-upped-to-435-with-odds-shortened-for-second-time-this-year/Matteo AnelliThe prize fund rate rises from 3.80% ahead of September's draw, with odds improving to 21,000 to 1.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482853/premium-bonds-prize-rate-upped-to-435-with-odds-shortened-for-second-time-this-year/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482852/first-time-buyer-isa-britains-savings-questions-answered/Matteo AnelliAs the treasury's consultation on a new first time buyer ISA closes, one adviser says £25 a month from birth shows what saving for the future really takes.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482852/first-time-buyer-isa-britains-savings-questions-answered/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482854/investors-shrug-off-ai-fears-and-turn-bullish-in-august-finds-bofa-survey/Jonathan JonesThe latest Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey shows cash at an “uber-low” weighting.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:55:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482854/investors-shrug-off-ai-fears-and-turn-bullish-in-august-finds-bofa-survey/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482850/the-aberdeen-trust-that-just-made-investors-30-in-six-months/Jonathan JonesAberdeen Asian Income enjoyed a very successful first half of the year.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482850/the-aberdeen-trust-that-just-made-investors-30-in-six-months/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482851/how-to-turn-25-a-month-into-more-than-15000/Matteo AnelliJunior ISAs can be extremely valuable even with relatively little saved.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482851/how-to-turn-25-a-month-into-more-than-15000/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482845/uk-jobs-market-remains-sluggish-but-steady/Emmy HawkerThe headline unemployment figure remains unchanged in the three months to the end of June 2026.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482845/uk-jobs-market-remains-sluggish-but-steady/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482743/the-volatile-uk-funds-where-more-risk-paid-off/Emmy HawkerTrustnet ranks funds by returns, Sharpe ratio and volatility in the 2020s.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482743/the-volatile-uk-funds-where-more-risk-paid-off/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482742/why-this-manager-is-taking-his-gold-position-to-more-than-10/Matteo AnelliRC Brown has built up its gold position to 7.5% of client portfolios and wants to take it higher still.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482742/why-this-manager-is-taking-his-gold-position-to-more-than-10/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482670/active-funds-undone-by-the-nightmare-backdrop-of-emerging-markets/Gary JacksonEmerging markets are normally seen as fertile ground for stockpickers, but most active funds in this space underperformed in July.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482670/active-funds-undone-by-the-nightmare-backdrop-of-emerging-markets/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481883/where-active-quant-equity-sits-in-a-model-portfolio-a-practical-guide-for-investors/The Trustnet teamHSBC Asset Management's Daniela Hamoui explains why advisers are shifting away from concentrated, discretionary active funds towards quantitative active strategies.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481883/where-active-quant-equity-sits-in-a-model-portfolio-a-practical-guide-for-investors/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482725/policy-shortsightedness-and-the-case-for-buying-bonds-now/David RobertsCentral banks are treating an oil shock as an inflation problem. History suggests that is the wrong diagnosis. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482725/policy-shortsightedness-and-the-case-for-buying-bonds-now/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482698/charities-are-sticking-to-their-guns-on-esg-investing-says-rathbones/Emmy HawkerMost charities plan to tighten exclusion lists and increase their focus on sustainability themes despite pressure to focus on returns.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482698/charities-are-sticking-to-their-guns-on-esg-investing-says-rathbones/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482699/hanetf-launches-trading-central-quant-etf-in-europe/Matteo AnelliThe new fund tracks 50 European stocks picked by Trading Central's proprietary scoring model, with a London listing to follow.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482699/hanetf-launches-trading-central-quant-etf-in-europe/http://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/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482650/korea-and-taiwan-are-expensive-but-china-is-at-the-bottom-of-its-cycle-says-asia-manager/Emmy HawkerInvesco’s William Lam argues AI-driven momentum is ignoring pockets of deep value in China.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482650/korea-and-taiwan-are-expensive-but-china-is-at-the-bottom-of-its-cycle-says-asia-manager/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482647/the-investment-industry-has-less-scrutiny-than-a-pub-quiz/Jonathan JonesAssessments of value offer very little of the sort.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482647/the-investment-industry-has-less-scrutiny-than-a-pub-quiz/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482642/the-defensive-power-of-equity-income-and-how-short-dated-high-yield-can-help-manage-risk-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Diana LlewellynOn Fundswire this week, Fidelity International explains how equity income can play a valuable defensive role and Artemis talks about short-dated high yield’s role in managing risk.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482642/the-defensive-power-of-equity-income-and-how-short-dated-high-yield-can-help-manage-risk-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482643/baillie-gifford-on-apple-and-hidden-gems-in-smaller-companies-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/Diana LlewellynOn this fortnight’s Fundswire roundup, Baillie Gifford explains why Apple's fast-follower strategy, among other factors, underpins its long-term investment case while Aberdeen explores the hidden gems in the UK small-cap market.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482643/baillie-gifford-on-apple-and-hidden-gems-in-smaller-companies-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482589/closer-to-a-tailwind-than-a-headwind-why-active-funds-suddenly-started-beating-the-market-in-july/Gary JacksonThe share of active equity funds outperforming their benchmark rose by 20.5 percentage points in a single month.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482589/closer-to-a-tailwind-than-a-headwind-why-active-funds-suddenly-started-beating-the-market-in-july/http://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/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482590/how-managers-are-positioned-in-the-magnificent-seven/Matteo AnelliTrustnet asked three asset managers where they stand on a trade that’s now become seven different trades.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482590/how-managers-are-positioned-in-the-magnificent-seven/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481882/10-stocks-now-make-up-38-of-the-sp-500-what-advisers-should-do-about-it/The Trustnet teamA tracker fund looks diversified on paper. Increasingly, it isn't in practice.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481882/10-stocks-now-make-up-38-of-the-sp-500-what-advisers-should-do-about-it/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482584/ai-is-exciting-but-asias-opportunities-are-diverse/Eric ChanAI share prices have moved a long way very fast, and that should give any active manager pause for thought.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482584/ai-is-exciting-but-asias-opportunities-are-diverse/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482583/better-than-feared-uk-growth-holds-up-despite-geopolitical-pressures/Emmy HawkerSecond-quarter GDP growth came in ahead of expectations but resilience could crack under continued pressure.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482583/better-than-feared-uk-growth-holds-up-despite-geopolitical-pressures/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482492/four-fund-picks-for-investors-who-want-to-ride-the-wave/Emmy HawkerFrom US smaller companies to managed futures, fund selectors share their favourite momentum strategies.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482492/four-fund-picks-for-investors-who-want-to-ride-the-wave/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482503/the-uks-exceptional-start-to-h2-a-burnham-bounce-or-something-more/Jonathan JonesAI concerns, M&A activity and diversification benefits are all reasons UK equities are rebounding, suggest the experts.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482503/the-uks-exceptional-start-to-h2-a-burnham-bounce-or-something-more/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482489/uncertain-but-resilient-the-experts-macroeconomic-playbook-for-the-rest-of-2026/Emmy HawkerA lot has happened so far in 2026 and the outlook for the rest of the year suggests greater uncertainty, risk and volatility.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482489/uncertain-but-resilient-the-experts-macroeconomic-playbook-for-the-rest-of-2026/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482485/expanding-the-production-possibilities-frontier/Nadia GharbiPictet forecasts 0.5 percentage-point annual productivity boost in the US over the next decade thanks to AIWed, 12 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482485/expanding-the-production-possibilities-frontier/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482448/the-funds-experts-are-backing-in-2026s-best-performing-major-market/Matteo AnelliGovernance reform, a weaker yen and political stability are drawing fresh interest in Japan: Trustnet asked fund selectors where to put money to work.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482448/the-funds-experts-are-backing-in-2026s-best-performing-major-market/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482447/a-new-wave-or-the-usual-suspects-fund-managers-reveal-their-ai-plays/Emmy HawkerThree years into the AI build-out, managers say there is still plenty of room to run.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482447/a-new-wave-or-the-usual-suspects-fund-managers-reveal-their-ai-plays/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482446/what-summer-might-teach-us-about-the-months-ahead/Aaron HusseinSelectivity will matter more than playing any given theme.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482446/what-summer-might-teach-us-about-the-months-ahead/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482438/university-jobs-or-apprenticeships-the-finance-conundrums-facing-gen-z/Jonathan JonesYoung people are less confident they will have stable jobs or be able to afford their own homes in the future.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482438/university-jobs-or-apprenticeships-the-finance-conundrums-facing-gen-z/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481881/inside-hsbc-asset-managements-active-quant-equity-model-how-a-disciplined-process-replaces-guesswork-in-stock-picking/The Trustnet teamStock picking has always relied on judgement, but HSBC Asset Management's Active Quant approach starts that judgement with a score.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481881/inside-hsbc-asset-managements-active-quant-equity-model-how-a-disciplined-process-replaces-guesswork-in-stock-picking/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482422/millions-suffer-mental-and-physical-stress-without-financial-safety-net-finds-sjp/Jonathan JonesAround one in four respondents said their finances had impacted their physical health.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482422/millions-suffer-mental-and-physical-stress-without-financial-safety-net-finds-sjp/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482421/nvidias-500bn-ai-push-reignites-circular-financing-fears/Matteo AnelliThe chipmaker's plan to help fund AI infrastructure has raised fresh questions over how much of the sector's growth it is bankrolling itself.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482421/nvidias-500bn-ai-push-reignites-circular-financing-fears/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482120/how-japan-exposure-affects-your-portfolio-what-10-years-of-data-reveals/Matteo AnelliTrustnet's 10-year Japan data confirmed underperformance but experts point to a concentration and dispersion problem, not a Japan problem.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482120/how-japan-exposure-affects-your-portfolio-what-10-years-of-data-reveals/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481680/strait-of-hormuz-trade-will-come-back-but-it-wont-be-the-same-warns-shipping-expert/Jonathan JonesNicolas Tirogalas explains why it could take at least six months once the strait is reopened for trade to return to its full capacity. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481680/strait-of-hormuz-trade-will-come-back-but-it-wont-be-the-same-warns-shipping-expert/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482073/forvis-mazars-tilts-model-portfolios-away-from-us-tech-and-uk-stocks/Gary JacksonMeanwhile, gold moved from an underweight to a neutral position while government bond exposure increased.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482073/forvis-mazars-tilts-model-portfolios-away-from-us-tech-and-uk-stocks/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482099/the-common-pension-assumption-costing-people-at-least-150000/Jonathan JonesLifestyle investing was popular when people took annuities but can cost people hundreds of thousands of pounds in missed returns.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482099/the-common-pension-assumption-costing-people-at-least-150000/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482077/the-gap-between-the-economy-and-the-uk-market/Elliot FarleyThe distance between what businesses are worth and what the market will pay for them is finally being closed.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482077/the-gap-between-the-economy-and-the-uk-market/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482047/six-fund-picks-for-investors-chasing-growth/Emmy HawkerStrategies from BlackRock, Blue Whale and Rathbones made the cut.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13482047/six-fund-picks-for-investors-chasing-growth/