﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated at Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:53:09 GMT--><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Fred Sykes  - related articles from Trustnet</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/NewsHome.aspx</link><description>Trustnet, 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 VCTs</description><language>en-gb</language><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:53:09 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:53:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><docs>http://www.trustnet.com</docs><generator>UltraEdit</generator><managingEditor>editorial@trustnet.com</managingEditor><webMaster>mail@trustnet.com</webMaster><image><link>http://www.trustnet.com</link><title>Fred Sykes  - related articles from Trustnet</title><url>http://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.png</url></image><item><title>A new wave or the usual suspects: Fund managers reveal their AI plays</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482447/a-new-wave-or-the-usual-suspects-fund-managers-reveal-their-ai-plays/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Three years into the AI build-out, managers say there is still plenty of room to run.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482447/a-new-wave-or-the-usual-suspects-fund-managers-reveal-their-ai-plays/</guid></item><item><title>How the most recommended funds by platforms performed so far this year</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481953/how-the-most-recommended-funds-by-platforms-performed-so-far-this-year/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>Six strategies out of 16 made double-digit returns in the first half of 2026.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481953/how-the-most-recommended-funds-by-platforms-performed-so-far-this-year/</guid></item><item><title>Four value funds and trusts for investors nervous about stretched valuations</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481821/four-value-funds-and-trusts-for-investors-nervous-about-stretched-valuations/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Fund selectors highlighted strategies from M&amp;G, Fidelity and more.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481821/four-value-funds-and-trusts-for-investors-nervous-about-stretched-valuations/</guid></item><item><title>The best-performing UK funds under Starmer</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481471/the-best-performing-uk-funds-under-starmer/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Strategies from Artemis, Dimensional and more topped the table for returns.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481471/the-best-performing-uk-funds-under-starmer/</guid></item><item><title>Three funds and two trusts added to FundCalibre rated list</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481541/three-funds-and-two-trusts-added-to-fundcalibre-rated-list/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>Technology was the most recommended sector.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481541/three-funds-and-two-trusts-added-to-fundcalibre-rated-list/</guid></item><item><title>The US funds investors piled into in the first half of the year – and those they sold</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481470/the-us-funds-investors-piled-into-in-the-first-half-of-the-year--and-those-they-sold/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Trustnet rounds out its fund flows series looking at which US portfolios were in and out of favour in the first six months of 2026.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481470/the-us-funds-investors-piled-into-in-the-first-half-of-the-year--and-those-they-sold/</guid></item><item><title>US funds lose ground in FE fundinfo's Crown Ratings rebalance despite strong returns</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481420/us-funds-lose-ground-in-fe-fundinfos-crown-ratings-rebalance-despite-strong-returns/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Concentrated gains in a small number of US technology stocks are making the S&amp;P 500 a harder benchmark to beat, even for funds built around it.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481420/us-funds-lose-ground-in-fe-fundinfos-crown-ratings-rebalance-despite-strong-returns/</guid></item><item><title>Buy this global equity income fund after a tough six months, suggest fund pickers</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481421/buy-this-global-equity-income-fund-after-a-tough-six-months-suggest-fund-pickers/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Manager Stuart Rhodes’ long-term investment philosophy struggled in the first half of 2026.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481421/buy-this-global-equity-income-fund-after-a-tough-six-months-suggest-fund-pickers/</guid></item><item><title>How investors' favourite emerging-market funds of 2025 have performed in 2026</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481415/how-investors-favourite-emerging-market-funds-of-2025-have-performed-in-2026/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>A SmartGARP strategy leads the pack, while two funds have fallen below the sector average.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481415/how-investors-favourite-emerging-market-funds-of-2025-have-performed-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title>Fund flows: Investors ditch European funds in first half of 2026</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481375/fund-flows-investors-ditch-european-funds-in-first-half-of-2026/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Trackers and large active funds were sold heavily in the past six months.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481375/fund-flows-investors-ditch-european-funds-in-first-half-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title>Funds you can start any portfolio with</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481350/funds-you-can-start-any-portfolio-with/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Passive funds, an investment trust staple and a lesser-known global equity portfolio are all options.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481350/funds-you-can-start-any-portfolio-with/</guid></item><item><title>How IA Global funds are holding up in 2026's momentum rotation</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481287/how-ia-global-funds-are-holding-up-in-2026s-momentum-rotation/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Momentum has dominated global equity markets for much of 2026, but the past few weeks have shown how quickly this can change.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481287/how-ia-global-funds-are-holding-up-in-2026s-momentum-rotation/</guid></item><item><title>The most bought and sold global funds in H1 2026</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481204/the-most-bought-and-sold-global-funds-in-h1-2026/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Trustnet looks at fund flows across the IA Global and IA Global Equity Income sectors.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481204/the-most-bought-and-sold-global-funds-in-h1-2026/</guid></item><item><title>How the most-bought global funds of 2025 have fared this year</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481139/how-the-most-bought-global-funds-of-2025-have-fared-this-year/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>Trustnet ranks the 10 IA Global funds that were most popular with investors in 2025 by their H1 2026 returns.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481139/how-the-most-bought-global-funds-of-2025-have-fared-this-year/</guid></item><item><title>St. James’s Place switches from active to systematic investing in income fund</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481046/st-jamess-place-switches-from-active-to-systematic-investing-in-income-fund/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Acadian will replace Ninety One in the fund after a period of weak performance.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481046/st-jamess-place-switches-from-active-to-systematic-investing-in-income-fund/</guid></item><item><title>The global funds bouncing back to form in 2026</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480840/the-global-funds-bouncing-back-to-form-in-2026/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Funds run by Baillie Gifford, Schroders and Janus Henderson all make the list.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480840/the-global-funds-bouncing-back-to-form-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title>The long-term laggard multi-asset funds turning a corner in 2026</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480707/the-long-term-laggard-multi-asset-funds-turning-a-corner-in-2026/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>These funds have struggled for a long time but are in the top quartile of their peer groups year-to-date.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480707/the-long-term-laggard-multi-asset-funds-turning-a-corner-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title>The most consistent global funds over three years still outperforming in 2026</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480488/the-most-consistent-global-funds-over-three-years-still-outperforming-in-2026/</link><author>Emmy Hawker </author><description>These global and equity income strategies are delivering top quartile returns.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480488/the-most-consistent-global-funds-over-three-years-still-outperforming-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title>What on-the-ground research reveals that the numbers can’t</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479188/what-on-the-ground-research-reveals-that-the-numbers-cant/</link><author>Fidelity International</author><description>Fidelity Global Special Situations manager Tom Record describes how his team frames questions before each meeting, debates findings over dinner and decides whether an idea earns a place in the portfolio.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479188/what-on-the-ground-research-reveals-that-the-numbers-cant/</guid></item><item><title>The only cheap active Japan fund posting top long-term returns</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480334/the-only-cheap-active-japan-fund-posting-top-long-term-returns/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Fund selectors and investment platforms rate this M&amp;G strategy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480334/the-only-cheap-active-japan-fund-posting-top-long-term-returns/</guid></item><item><title>Global equities: Diversification isn’t a compromise – it’s an edge</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479191/global-equities-diversification-isnt-a-compromise--its-an-edge/</link><author>Rebecca McVittie</author><description>With benchmarks increasingly narrow and passive allocation continuing to grow, Fidelity’s Rebecca McVittie argues that the same concentration driving recent gains introduces meaningful fragility the moment market sentiment turns.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479191/global-equities-diversification-isnt-a-compromise--its-an-edge/</guid></item><item><title>The most consistent multi-asset funds over three years still going strong in 2026</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480280/the-most-consistent-multi-asset-funds-over-three-years-still-going-strong-in-2026/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Strategies from Vanguard, Aegon and more have logged consecutive first-quartile returns in their sector.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480280/the-most-consistent-multi-asset-funds-over-three-years-still-going-strong-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title>Balanced by design: Revisiting the physical economy</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479190/balanced-by-design-revisiting-the-physical-economy/</link><author>Christine Baalham and Tom Record</author><description>Fidelity’s Christine Baalham and Tom Record argue that both the world's largest industrial gas supplier and a major US railroad are undergoing structural change that the market has not yet fully reflected in their valuations.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479190/balanced-by-design-revisiting-the-physical-economy/</guid></item><item><title>The long-term UK laggards turning things around in 2026</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479991/the-long-term-uk-laggards-turning-things-around-in-2026/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Trustnet looks at the funds historically struggling but on the comeback trail so far this year.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479991/the-long-term-uk-laggards-turning-things-around-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title>Why value funds should be part of every investor's portfolio</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479946/why-value-funds-should-be-part-of-every-investors-portfolio/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Charles Stanley Direct's Rob Morgan argues that blending value and growth styles builds a more resilient portfolio.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479946/why-value-funds-should-be-part-of-every-investors-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title>Emerging markets, Artemis and AI: The funds that investors couldn't keep their eyes off in 2026's first half</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479846/emerging-markets-artemis-and-ai-the-funds-that-investors-couldnt-keep-their-eyes-off-in-2026s-first-half/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Trustnet's factsheet data shows investors moving away from mainstream sectors and towards emerging markets, value strategies and funds with AI exposure.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479846/emerging-markets-artemis-and-ai-the-funds-that-investors-couldnt-keep-their-eyes-off-in-2026s-first-half/</guid></item><item><title>Investing beyond style: How Fidelity’s Global Special Situations team builds a balanced global portfolio</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479189/investing-beyond-style-how-fidelitys-global-special-situations-team-builds-a-balanced-global-portfolio/</link><author>Fidelity International</author><description>With 95% of the benchmark under active analyst coverage, Christine Baalham and Tom Record focus on combining the best ideas from Fidelity's research network rather than making macro or style calls.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479189/investing-beyond-style-how-fidelitys-global-special-situations-team-builds-a-balanced-global-portfolio/</guid></item><item><title>Three themes for 2026’s second half and rebuilding confidence in UK growth: Thoughts from Fundswire this week</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479714/three-themes-for-2026s-second-half-and-rebuilding-confidence-in-uk-growth-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</link><author>Diana Llewellyn</author><description>On this week's Fundswire roundup, Fidelity explores themes for H2 2026 while Baillie Gifford explains why investors may find compelling opportunities in UK growth. </description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479714/three-themes-for-2026s-second-half-and-rebuilding-confidence-in-uk-growth-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</guid></item><item><title>Halfway there: How the Trustnet team's 2026 fund picks are getting on</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479646/halfway-there-how-the-trustnet-teams-2026-fund-picks-are-getting-on/</link><author>The Trustnet team</author><description>Four of five 2026 fund picks are in profit at the halfway stage, but the team has been here before.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479646/halfway-there-how-the-trustnet-teams-2026-fund-picks-are-getting-on/</guid></item><item><title>After a decade of dominance, large-caps face a more level playing field</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479383/after-a-decade-of-dominance-large-caps-face-a-more-level-playing-field/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Valuation gaps, governance reform and shifting capital flows are reshaping expectations across global regions.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479383/after-a-decade-of-dominance-large-caps-face-a-more-level-playing-field/</guid></item><item><title>Funds to hold alongside Vanguard LifeStrategy 20% Equity</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13478099/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-20-equity/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Selectors highlight strategies to complement the most cautious fund in the LifeStrategy suite.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13478099/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-20-equity/</guid></item><item><title>The five ultimate global equity income funds</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477370/the-five-ultimate-global-equity-income-funds/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Trustnet looks at the global income funds that provided dividend growth, high payouts and capital gains over the past half a decade.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477370/the-five-ultimate-global-equity-income-funds/</guid></item><item><title>Funds to hold alongside Vanguard LifeStrategy 80% Equity</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476853/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-80-equity/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Selectors said these four funds could pair well with the equity-focused portfolio.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476853/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-80-equity/</guid></item><item><title>Premium Bonds cost most savers thousands in missed returns</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476737/premium-bonds-cost-most-savers-thousands-in-missed-returns/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Savers have lost money in real terms over the past decade.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476737/premium-bonds-cost-most-savers-thousands-in-missed-returns/</guid></item><item><title>The global income funds paying the largest dividends over five years</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476683/the-global-income-funds-paying-the-largest-dividends-over-five-years/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Trustnet looks at the income payments of global income funds over the past half-decade.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476683/the-global-income-funds-paying-the-largest-dividends-over-five-years/</guid></item><item><title>Three defensive stocks for slowing markets</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476352/three-defensive-stocks-for-slowing-markets/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Aegon Global Equity Income co-manager Mark Peden highlights three very different businesses that could thrive even with a weak global economy.</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476352/three-defensive-stocks-for-slowing-markets/</guid></item><item><title>How M&amp;G Global Dividend is using low-yield tech stocks to keep income growing</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476285/how-mg-global-dividend-is-using-low-yield-tech-stocks-to-keep-income-growing/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Tech names and a widening global universe are helping to sustain the fund’s dividend momentum.</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476285/how-mg-global-dividend-is-using-low-yield-tech-stocks-to-keep-income-growing/</guid></item><item><title>The UK funds paying the most in dividends over five years</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476173/the-uk-funds-paying-the-most-in-dividends-over-five-years/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Trustnet looks at the dividend payments of UK funds over the past five years.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476173/the-uk-funds-paying-the-most-in-dividends-over-five-years/</guid></item></channel></rss>