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-gbMon, 24 Aug 2026 08:59:02 GMTMon, 24 Aug 2026 08:59:02 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pnghttp://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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/http://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/http://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/http://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/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481470/the-us-funds-investors-piled-into-in-the-first-half-of-the-year--and-those-they-sold/Jonathan JonesTrustnet rounds out its fund flows series looking at which US portfolios were in and out of favour in the first six months of 2026.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481470/the-us-funds-investors-piled-into-in-the-first-half-of-the-year--and-those-they-sold/http://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/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481415/how-investors-favourite-emerging-market-funds-of-2025-have-performed-in-2026/Matteo AnelliA SmartGARP strategy leads the pack, while two funds have fallen below the sector average.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481415/how-investors-favourite-emerging-market-funds-of-2025-have-performed-in-2026/http://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/http://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/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481011/the-top-performing-defensive-model-portfolios-of-the-decade-sector-by-sector/Gary JacksonTrustnet reveals the defensive model portfolios that have made the highest returns over the past decade.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481011/the-top-performing-defensive-model-portfolios-of-the-decade-sector-by-sector/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480421/the-best-growth-model-portfolios-of-the-decade-sector-by-sector/Gary JacksonFrom the aggressive UK MPS 85%-100% Growth sector to the more balanced 45%-65% Growth peer group, Tatton, Saltus, Schroders and Brooks Macdonald all have model portfolios among the top three performers since 2016.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480421/the-best-growth-model-portfolios-of-the-decade-sector-by-sector/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479305/crown-jewels-the-specialist-funds-that-held-their-top-fe-fundinfo-rating/Matteo AnelliTrustnet looks at which funds in the IA Specialist and IA Unclassified sectors have maintained a five-Crown FE fundinfo rating for the longest stretch of the past decade.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479305/crown-jewels-the-specialist-funds-that-held-their-top-fe-fundinfo-rating/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13478442/can-japans-new-prime-minister-keep-the-market-rally-alive/David BatchelorSanae Takaichi's landslide election win and her 'Sanaenomics' agenda look set to extend Japan's corporate reform story, but rising public debt costs, yen vulnerability and the risk of politically directed spending mean the trade is no longer as clean as it was.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478442/can-japans-new-prime-minister-keep-the-market-rally-alive/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13478231/the-funds-with-the-highest-returns-in-the-first-100-days-of-the-iran-conflict/Gary JacksonThe funds that topped the rankings during active fighting slipped down the rankings after the ceasefire, as oil retreated and investors rotated back into AI and semiconductors.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478231/the-funds-with-the-highest-returns-in-the-first-100-days-of-the-iran-conflict/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477983/the-funds-that-were-hit-hardest-by-fridays-ai-sell-off/Gary JacksonA convergence of a US jobs shock, an AI earnings miss and fresh tariff proposals triggered a sell-off at the end of last week, although UK equity funds posted gains.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477983/the-funds-that-were-hit-hardest-by-fridays-ai-sell-off/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477400/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-may-2026/Gary JacksonStocks powered ahead last month despite geopolitical stress and stagflation worries.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477400/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-may-2026/