﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated at Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:17:26 GMT--><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Kathryn Leonard  - 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>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:17:26 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:17:26 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>Kathryn Leonard  - related articles from Trustnet</title><url>http://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.png</url></image><item><title>Forvis Mazars tilts model portfolios away from US tech and UK stocks</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482073/forvis-mazars-tilts-model-portfolios-away-from-us-tech-and-uk-stocks/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Meanwhile, gold moved from an underweight to a neutral position while government bond exposure increased.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482073/forvis-mazars-tilts-model-portfolios-away-from-us-tech-and-uk-stocks/</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>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>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>Investors were right to buy these Liontrust and Artemis funds, finds study</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480928/investors-were-right-to-buy-these-liontrust-and-artemis-funds-finds-study/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>Trustnet looks at how the 10 bought most European funds investors last year have performed in 2026.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480928/investors-were-right-to-buy-these-liontrust-and-artemis-funds-finds-study/</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 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>The cheapest active multi-asset funds delivering the best returns</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480384/the-cheapest-active-multi-asset-funds-delivering-the-best-returns/</link><author>Emmy Hawker </author><description>Sometimes investors don’t need to pay high fees for top performance.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480384/the-cheapest-active-multi-asset-funds-delivering-the-best-returns/</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>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>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>The cheapest active emerging markets funds posting the strongest long-term returns</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479983/the-cheapest-active-emerging-markets-funds-posting-the-strongest-long-term-returns/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Strategies from Nomura and Invesco have been highlighted in the latest Trustnet research.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479983/the-cheapest-active-emerging-markets-funds-posting-the-strongest-long-term-returns/</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>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>Why most investors ignore the biggest driver of returns and the changing face of high yield investing: Thoughts from Fundswire this week</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479192/why-most-investors-ignore-the-biggest-driver-of-returns-and-the-changing-face-of-high-yield-investing-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</link><author>Diana Llewellyn</author><description>This week's Fundswire round-up brings together views from five asset managers on topics spanning investor behaviour, credit markets, Asian equities and global strategy.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479192/why-most-investors-ignore-the-biggest-driver-of-returns-and-the-changing-face-of-high-yield-investing-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</guid></item><item><title>The cheapest active UK funds posting the best long-term returns</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479126/the-cheapest-active-uk-funds-posting-the-best-long-term-returns/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Three low-cost active funds have posted top-decile 10-year returns across the IA UK equity sectors.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479126/the-cheapest-active-uk-funds-posting-the-best-long-term-returns/</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 60% Equity</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477187/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-60-equity/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Selectors said these five funds could complement Vanguard’s popular 60/40 portfolio.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477187/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-60-equity/</guid></item><item><title>Investment trusts trading at a premium –  are they worth it?</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477176/investment-trusts-trading-at-a-premium---are-they-worth-it/</link><author>Annabel Brodie-Smith</author><description>What to consider before paying a trust at premium.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477176/investment-trusts-trading-at-a-premium---are-they-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title>Experts ‘doff their cap’: The DIY portfolio that is ‘hard to fault’</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477186/experts-doff-their-cap-the-diy-portfolio-that-is-hard-to-fault/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>There are risks, however, to copying this extremely risky collection of ETFs.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477186/experts-doff-their-cap-the-diy-portfolio-that-is-hard-to-fault/</guid></item><item><title>US-China AI gap, hyperscaler winners and the demographic shift: Thoughts from Fundswire this week</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476973/us-china-ai-gap-hyperscaler-winners-and-the-demographic-shift-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</link><author>Emilie Balloux </author><description>On Fundswire this week, Aberdeen weighs whether China's AI progress is genuinely closing the distance on the US, while M&amp;G examines how ageing populations and falling birth rates are redrawing the investment landscape.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476973/us-china-ai-gap-hyperscaler-winners-and-the-demographic-shift-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</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>The global equity funds with the highest correlations to value investing</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476736/the-global-equity-funds-with-the-highest-correlations-to-value-investing/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Trustnet scours the IA Global sector for the funds with the highest correlation to the MSCI AC World Value index.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476736/the-global-equity-funds-with-the-highest-correlations-to-value-investing/</guid></item></channel></rss>