Matt Kirby - 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-gbThu, 06 Aug 2026 05:30:21 GMTThu, 06 Aug 2026 05:30:21 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comMatt Kirby - related articles from Trustnethttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pngThree funds and two trusts added to FundCalibre rated listhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481541/three-funds-and-two-trusts-added-to-fundcalibre-rated-list/Matteo AnelliTechnology was the most recommended sector.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481541/three-funds-and-two-trusts-added-to-fundcalibre-rated-list/US funds lose ground in FE fundinfo's Crown Ratings rebalance despite strong returnshttp://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/Buy this global equity income fund after a tough six months, suggest fund pickershttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481421/buy-this-global-equity-income-fund-after-a-tough-six-months-suggest-fund-pickers/Emmy HawkerManager Stuart Rhodes’ long-term investment philosophy struggled in the first half of 2026.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481421/buy-this-global-equity-income-fund-after-a-tough-six-months-suggest-fund-pickers/Funds you can start any portfolio withhttp://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/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/The most bought and sold global funds in H1 2026http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481204/the-most-bought-and-sold-global-funds-in-h1-2026/Emmy HawkerTrustnet looks at fund flows across the IA Global and IA Global Equity Income sectors.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481204/the-most-bought-and-sold-global-funds-in-h1-2026/The mixed-asset funds investors bought most in 2025: Winners and laggards in 2026http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481222/the-mixed-asset-funds-investors-bought-most-in-2025-winners-and-laggards-in-2026/Matteo AnelliTrustnet looks at the 13 mixed-asset funds that took in the most new money last year and how they've performed so far in 2026.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481222/the-mixed-asset-funds-investors-bought-most-in-2025-winners-and-laggards-in-2026/How 2025’s most-bought UK equity funds have fared this yearhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481113/how-2025s-most-bought-uk-equity-funds-have-fared-this-year/Matteo AnelliTrustnet looks at how the UK funds investors with the highest inflows last year have performed since.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481113/how-2025s-most-bought-uk-equity-funds-have-fared-this-year/The UK funds abandoned by investors so far in 2026 (and the three that enjoyed inflows)http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481044/the-uk-funds-abandoned-by-investors-so-far-in-2026-and-the-three-that-enjoyed-inflows/Jonathan JonesInvestors pulled more than £2bn from UK-focused equity funds in the first half of 2026. Here are the most-affected funds.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481044/the-uk-funds-abandoned-by-investors-so-far-in-2026-and-the-three-that-enjoyed-inflows/The top-performing defensive model portfolios of the decade, sector by sectorhttp://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/The most bought and sold sterling bond funds YTDhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481017/the-most-bought-and-sold-sterling-bond-funds-ytd/Emmy Hawker Strategies from AXA, Ninety One and more attracted over £200m in inflows.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13481017/the-most-bought-and-sold-sterling-bond-funds-ytd/The global funds bouncing back to form in 2026http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480840/the-global-funds-bouncing-back-to-form-in-2026/Jonathan JonesFunds run by Baillie Gifford, Schroders and Janus Henderson all make the list.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480840/the-global-funds-bouncing-back-to-form-in-2026/UK retirement guidance gap, World Cup insights for investors and junk food stocks: Thoughts from Fundswire this weekhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480802/uk-retirement-guidance-gap-world-cup-insights-for-investors-and-junk-food-stocks-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Emilie BallouxOn Fundswire this week, T. Rowe Price argues that UK savers need more tailored retirement support and Royal London Asset Management draws parallels between investment strategy and the World Cup.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480802/uk-retirement-guidance-gap-world-cup-insights-for-investors-and-junk-food-stocks-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/The most bought and sold funds across Asia and emerging markets in H1 2026http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480706/the-most-bought-and-sold-funds-across-asia-and-emerging-markets-in-h1-2026/Emmy Hawker Strategies from Ninety One, Baillie Gifford and more attracted investor flows in the first half of the year.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480706/the-most-bought-and-sold-funds-across-asia-and-emerging-markets-in-h1-2026/The most consistent global funds over three years still outperforming in 2026http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480488/the-most-consistent-global-funds-over-three-years-still-outperforming-in-2026/Emmy Hawker These global and equity income strategies are delivering top quartile returns.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480488/the-most-consistent-global-funds-over-three-years-still-outperforming-in-2026/The most consistent sterling bond funds over three years still outperforming in 2026http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480486/the-most-consistent-sterling-bond-funds-over-three-years-still-outperforming-in-2026/Emmy Hawker Top-performing strategies from Man Group, Royal London and more are included.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480486/the-most-consistent-sterling-bond-funds-over-three-years-still-outperforming-in-2026/The only cheap active Japan fund posting top long-term returnshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480334/the-only-cheap-active-japan-fund-posting-top-long-term-returns/Emmy HawkerFund selectors and investment platforms rate this M&G strategy.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480334/the-only-cheap-active-japan-fund-posting-top-long-term-returns/What bond markets want from Andy Burnham and dispelling income investing myths: Thoughts from Fundswire this weekhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480285/what-bond-markets-want-from-andy-burnham-and-dispelling-income-investing-myths-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Diana LlewellynOn this week’s Fundswire roundup, PIMCO discusses what bond markets want from Andy Burnham and Premier Miton dispels common myths around income investing.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480285/what-bond-markets-want-from-andy-burnham-and-dispelling-income-investing-myths-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/The most consistent multi-asset funds over three years still going strong in 2026http://www.trustnet.com/News/13480280/the-most-consistent-multi-asset-funds-over-three-years-still-going-strong-in-2026/Emmy HawkerStrategies from Vanguard, Aegon and more have logged consecutive first-quartile returns in their sector.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13480280/the-most-consistent-multi-asset-funds-over-three-years-still-going-strong-in-2026/Why value funds should be part of every investor's portfoliohttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479946/why-value-funds-should-be-part-of-every-investors-portfolio/Gary JacksonCharles Stanley Direct's Rob Morgan argues that blending value and growth styles builds a more resilient portfolio.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479946/why-value-funds-should-be-part-of-every-investors-portfolio/Emerging markets, Artemis and AI: The funds that investors couldn't keep their eyes off in 2026's first halfhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479846/emerging-markets-artemis-and-ai-the-funds-that-investors-couldnt-keep-their-eyes-off-in-2026s-first-half/Gary JacksonTrustnet's factsheet data shows investors moving away from mainstream sectors and towards emerging markets, value strategies and funds with AI exposure.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479846/emerging-markets-artemis-and-ai-the-funds-that-investors-couldnt-keep-their-eyes-off-in-2026s-first-half/America at 250: Are trust managers backing the world's dominant stock market?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13479439/america-at-250-are-trust-managers-backing-the-worlds-dominant-stock-market/Gary JacksonThere are questions over how long US dominance can continue.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479439/america-at-250-are-trust-managers-backing-the-worlds-dominant-stock-market/After a decade of dominance, large-caps face a more level playing fieldhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479383/after-a-decade-of-dominance-large-caps-face-a-more-level-playing-field/Emmy HawkerValuation gaps, governance reform and shifting capital flows are reshaping expectations across global regions.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479383/after-a-decade-of-dominance-large-caps-face-a-more-level-playing-field/The cheapest investment trusts relative to their own historyhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479337/the-cheapest-investment-trusts-relative-to-their-own-history/Jonathan JonesMore than 20 investment trusts are on discounts more than 10 percentage points wider than their five-year average.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479337/the-cheapest-investment-trusts-relative-to-their-own-history/The cheapest active UK funds posting the best long-term returnshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479126/the-cheapest-active-uk-funds-posting-the-best-long-term-returns/Emmy HawkerThree low-cost active funds have posted top-decile 10-year returns across the IA UK equity sectors.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13479126/the-cheapest-active-uk-funds-posting-the-best-long-term-returns/The cheapest and most expensive investment trust sectors relative to their own historyhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478757/the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-investment-trust-sectors-relative-to-their-own-history/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the average discounts and premiums across the trust universe.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478757/the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-investment-trust-sectors-relative-to-their-own-history/The fund that's held AI winners through the rally and is now conflicted about sellinghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478869/the-fund-thats-held-ai-winners-through-the-rally-and-is-now-conflicted-about-selling/Matteo AnelliBrunner's Julian Bishop on why the trust sits between two ideological extremes.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478869/the-fund-thats-held-ai-winners-through-the-rally-and-is-now-conflicted-about-selling/After the IPO: SpaceX is a great company – but is it a great investment?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13478756/after-the-ipo-spacex-is-a-great-company--but-is-it-a-great-investment/Emmy HawkerThe public listing has confirmed SpaceX’s dominance, but its valuation demands flawless execution.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478756/after-the-ipo-spacex-is-a-great-company--but-is-it-a-great-investment/The longest-reigning mixed-asset fundshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478308/the-longest-reigning-mixed-asset-funds/Matteo AnelliTrustnet highlights the go-anywhere funds that have maintained a maximum FE fundinfo Crown rating for the most part of the past decade.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478308/the-longest-reigning-mixed-asset-funds/Funds to hold alongside Vanguard LifeStrategy 20% Equityhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478099/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-20-equity/Emmy HawkerSelectors highlight strategies to complement the most cautious fund in the LifeStrategy suite.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478099/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-20-equity/SpaceX could double or halve: Expect volatility, says Scottish Mortgage’s Slaterhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478154/spacex-could-double-or-halve-expect-volatility-says-scottish-mortgages-slater/Jonathan JonesThe manager still has “the scars” from backing Meta when it came to market.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478154/spacex-could-double-or-halve-expect-volatility-says-scottish-mortgages-slater/The most-backed space-related stocks ahead of the SpaceX IPOhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478124/the-most-backed-space-related-stocks-ahead-of-the-spacex-ipo/Jonathan JonesAJ Bell looks at where investors are already putting their money to work in the space race.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13478124/the-most-backed-space-related-stocks-ahead-of-the-spacex-ipo/Five ‘go anywhere’ picks for investors tired of labelshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477810/five-go-anywhere-picks-for-investors-tired-of-labels/Emmy HawkerBlackRock, Baillie Gifford and more are offering investors access to unconstrained strategies.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477810/five-go-anywhere-picks-for-investors-tired-of-labels/Trust managers' best energy stocks for 'one of the most compelling medium-term setups in decades'http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477586/trust-managers-best-energy-stocks-for-one-of-the-most-compelling-medium-term-setups-in-decades/Gary JacksonInvestment trust managers give their top energy picks as Middle East disruption and the politics of energy security combine to create a compelling market backdrop.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477586/trust-managers-best-energy-stocks-for-one-of-the-most-compelling-medium-term-setups-in-decades/The five ultimate global equity income fundshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477370/the-five-ultimate-global-equity-income-funds/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the global income funds that provided dividend growth, high payouts and capital gains over the past half a decade.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477370/the-five-ultimate-global-equity-income-funds/Three cyclical forces shaping markets and opportunities in sterling credit: Thoughts from Fundswire this weekhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477318/three-cyclical-forces-shaping-markets-and-opportunities-in-sterling-credit-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Diana LlewellynOn Fundswire this week, PIMCO looks at three cyclical forces shaping markets and Royal London discusses opportunities in sterling credit.Fri, 29 May 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477318/three-cyclical-forces-shaping-markets-and-opportunities-in-sterling-credit-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Investment trusts trading at a premium – are they worth it?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13477176/investment-trusts-trading-at-a-premium---are-they-worth-it/Annabel Brodie-SmithWhat to consider before paying a trust at premium.Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477176/investment-trusts-trading-at-a-premium---are-they-worth-it/Why Scottish Mortgage won't be forced to sell SpaceX at IPO and what that means for shareholdershttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477213/why-scottish-mortgage-wont-be-forced-to-sell-spacex-at-ipo-and-what-that-means-for-shareholders/Matteo AnelliIn the firm’s final results, manager Tom Slater suggests he’ll hold on to his top position after listing.Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13477213/why-scottish-mortgage-wont-be-forced-to-sell-spacex-at-ipo-and-what-that-means-for-shareholders/The most consistent UK bond funds over the past 10 yearshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476684/the-most-consistent-uk-bond-funds-over-the-past-10-years/Emmy HawkerFunds from Schroders, Royal London and Artemis are among the most consistent in their sectors.Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476684/the-most-consistent-uk-bond-funds-over-the-past-10-years/Funds to hold alongside Vanguard LifeStrategy 80% Equityhttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476853/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-80-equity/Emmy HawkerSelectors said these four funds could pair well with the equity-focused portfolio.Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476853/funds-to-hold-alongside-vanguard-lifestrategy-80-equity/The global income funds paying the largest dividends over five yearshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476683/the-global-income-funds-paying-the-largest-dividends-over-five-years/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the income payments of global income funds over the past half-decade.Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476683/the-global-income-funds-paying-the-largest-dividends-over-five-years/The most consistent cautious multi-asset funds over the past decadehttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476529/the-most-consistent-cautious-multi-asset-funds-over-the-past-decade/Emmy HawkerTen funds in the IA Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares sector beat the average in at least eight years.Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476529/the-most-consistent-cautious-multi-asset-funds-over-the-past-decade/Three defensive stocks for slowing marketshttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476352/three-defensive-stocks-for-slowing-markets/Jonathan JonesAegon Global Equity Income co-manager Mark Peden highlights three very different businesses that could thrive even with a weak global economy.Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476352/three-defensive-stocks-for-slowing-markets/How M&G Global Dividend is using low-yield tech stocks to keep income growinghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476285/how-mg-global-dividend-is-using-low-yield-tech-stocks-to-keep-income-growing/Emmy HawkerTech names and a widening global universe are helping to sustain the fund’s dividend momentum.Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476285/how-mg-global-dividend-is-using-low-yield-tech-stocks-to-keep-income-growing/The most consistent balanced multi-asset funds over a decadehttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476232/the-most-consistent-balanced-multi-asset-funds-over-a-decade/Emmy HawkerFunds from Barclays, Vanguard and more beat the sector average in every single year.Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13476232/the-most-consistent-balanced-multi-asset-funds-over-a-decade/US, Europe and Japan equity funds that have done the best job of dodging the bottom quartilehttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475883/us-europe-and-japan-equity-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/Gary JacksonAvoiding the bottom quartile may sound like a low bar, but few active regional funds have managed it.Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475883/us-europe-and-japan-equity-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/The biggest emerging-market funds and trusts: Which one should you buy?http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475879/the-biggest-emerging-market-funds-and-trusts-which-one-should-you-buy/Matteo AnelliWith the asset class back in favour and the US losing its shine, fund selectors pick their preferred vehicles.Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13475879/the-biggest-emerging-market-funds-and-trusts-which-one-should-you-buy/