﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated at Fri, 15 May 2026 13:44:12 GMT--><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Piera Elisa Grassi  - 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>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:44:12 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:44:12 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>Piera Elisa Grassi  - related articles from Trustnet</title><url>http://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.png</url></image><item><title>Hargreaves Lansdown’s three perfect fund pairings for diversification</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476428/hargreaves-lansdowns-three-perfect-fund-pairings-for-diversification/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Funds from Invesco, Baillie Gifford, Rathbones and Man Group all make the list.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476428/hargreaves-lansdowns-three-perfect-fund-pairings-for-diversification/</guid></item><item><title>The emerging market and Asian equity funds that have done the best job of dodging the bottom quartile</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476036/the-emerging-market-and-asian-equity-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Trustnet finds the emerging market funds that have spent the fewest quarters at the bottom of their peer group.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13476036/the-emerging-market-and-asian-equity-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/</guid></item><item><title>US, Europe and Japan equity funds that have done the best job of dodging the bottom quartile</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475883/us-europe-and-japan-equity-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Avoiding the bottom quartile may sound like a low bar, but few active regional funds have managed it.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475883/us-europe-and-japan-equity-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/</guid></item><item><title>The biggest emerging-market funds and trusts: Which one should you buy?</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475879/the-biggest-emerging-market-funds-and-trusts-which-one-should-you-buy/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>With the asset class back in favour and the US losing its shine, fund selectors pick their preferred vehicles.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475879/the-biggest-emerging-market-funds-and-trusts-which-one-should-you-buy/</guid></item><item><title>The most consistent global funds over the past decade</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475528/the-most-consistent-global-funds-over-the-past-decade/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>These global strategies beat the MSCI World index in the most years since 2016.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475528/the-most-consistent-global-funds-over-the-past-decade/</guid></item><item><title>Investing through the AI boom: Balancing innovation and discipline</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475217/investing-through-the-ai-boom-balancing-innovation-and-discipline/</link><author>Julian Bishop</author><description>Technological revolutions rarely follow a simple, straight line.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475217/investing-through-the-ai-boom-balancing-innovation-and-discipline/</guid></item><item><title>The UK funds that have done the best job of dodging the bottom quartile</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475082/the-uk-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>UK trackers appear to be best at staying off the bottom of the sector although a small number of active funds have managed this too.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13475082/the-uk-funds-that-have-done-the-best-job-of-dodging-the-bottom-quartile/</guid></item><item><title>Some of the best funds to hold alongside a global tracker</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13474903/some-of-the-best-funds-to-hold-alongside-a-global-tracker/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Fund selectors reveal the strategies to complement broad global exposure.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13474903/some-of-the-best-funds-to-hold-alongside-a-global-tracker/</guid></item><item><title>Selectors gravitate towards five space-exposed funds and trusts</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13474711/selectors-gravitate-towards-five-space-exposed-funds-and-trusts/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Baillie Gifford and BlackRock among those offering access to the space economy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13474711/selectors-gravitate-towards-five-space-exposed-funds-and-trusts/</guid></item><item><title>Trusts beat funds over time – but only in the right sectors </title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13474645/trusts-beat-funds-over-time--but-only-in-the-right-sectors/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>A sector-by-sector comparison shows investment trusts gaining ground over longer timeframes, but the advantage is inconsistent and often disappears outside equity markets. </description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13474645/trusts-beat-funds-over-time--but-only-in-the-right-sectors/</guid></item><item><title>Seven defensive stocks for a slowing economy</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13474465/seven-defensive-stocks-for-a-slowing-economy/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Fund managers from Rathbones, Aegon and more highlight high-quality companies they believe can weather weaker growth.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13474465/seven-defensive-stocks-for-a-slowing-economy/</guid></item><item><title>The FTSE 100 stock this Alpha Manager says is too risky to avoid</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13473611/the-ftse-100-stock-this-alpha-manager-says-is-too-risky-to-avoid/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Anthony Lynch was added as a co-manager to the JPMorgan Claverhouse investment trust in 2024.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13473611/the-ftse-100-stock-this-alpha-manager-says-is-too-risky-to-avoid/</guid></item><item><title>Veteran trust managers on the Iran crisis: The lessons of 178 combined years</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13473490/veteran-trust-managers-on-the-iran-crisis-the-lessons-of-178-combined-years/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Five of the longest-serving investment trust managers share the lessons that have shaped their response to the Iran crisis and why most of them are buying rather than selling.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13473490/veteran-trust-managers-on-the-iran-crisis-the-lessons-of-178-combined-years/</guid></item><item><title>UK stock ideas for your ISA this season</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472713/uk-stock-ideas-for-your-isa-this-season/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Fund managers reveal the stocks they currently favour in their portfolios.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472713/uk-stock-ideas-for-your-isa-this-season/</guid></item><item><title>Five adventurous fund picks to add to your ISA before the April deadline</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472507/five-adventurous-fund-picks-to-add-to-your-isa-before-the-april-deadline/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Selectors highlight funds and investment trusts that are worthy of consideration for investors willing to take on a bit more risk.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472507/five-adventurous-fund-picks-to-add-to-your-isa-before-the-april-deadline/</guid></item><item><title>Japan at a turning point? Fund managers weigh the risks and opportunities post election</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472256/japan-at-a-turning-point-fund-managers-weigh-the-risks-and-opportunities-post-election/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Fund managers say a policy reset opens opportunities across equities, the yen and fixed income, even as fiscal uncertainty persists.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472256/japan-at-a-turning-point-fund-managers-weigh-the-risks-and-opportunities-post-election/</guid></item><item><title>Where best to invest your bonus and avoid the 60% tax trap </title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472071/where-best-to-invest-your-bonus-and-avoid-the-60-tax-trap/</link><author>Annabel Brodie-Smith </author><description>Experts highlight trusts for different investor types.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472071/where-best-to-invest-your-bonus-and-avoid-the-60-tax-trap/</guid></item><item><title>F&amp;C board proposes share split; will raise dividends for 55th consecutive year</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472115/fc-board-proposes-share-split-will-raise-dividends-for-55th-consecutive-year/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>The world’s oldest investment trust beat its benchmark in 2025.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472115/fc-board-proposes-share-split-will-raise-dividends-for-55th-consecutive-year/</guid></item><item><title>Scottish Mortgage seeks approval to invest while above 30% private company limit</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472113/scottish-mortgage-seeks-approval-to-invest-while-above-30-private-company-limit/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>The board has asked for £250m additional capacity as its SpaceX valuation has pushed the trust over its existing threshold.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472113/scottish-mortgage-seeks-approval-to-invest-while-above-30-private-company-limit/</guid></item><item><title>Trusts that don’t evolve won’t last long, says Bankers manager</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472036/trusts-that-dont-evolve-wont-last-long-says-bankers-manager/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>New co-manager Richard Clode outlines the changes made to the £1.3bn trust over recent years and explains his optimism for turning around performance.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13472036/trusts-that-dont-evolve-wont-last-long-says-bankers-manager/</guid></item><item><title>Junior ISA fund and trust picks to pay off a student 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GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471654/the-right-pensions-call-that-looked-like-the-wrong-one/</guid></item><item><title>Nine funds and trusts to hold alongside Fidelity Global Dividend</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471545/nine-funds-and-trusts-to-hold-alongside-fidelity-global-dividend/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Experts suggest both cautious and more adventurous pairings to complement the defensive profile of the Fidelity fund.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471545/nine-funds-and-trusts-to-hold-alongside-fidelity-global-dividend/</guid></item><item><title>Seven new funds added to Bestinvest’s Best Funds List</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471532/seven-new-funds-added-to-bestinvests-best-funds-list/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>The investment platform reveals its newest additions to and deletions from its best-buy list.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471532/seven-new-funds-added-to-bestinvests-best-funds-list/</guid></item><item><title>Scottish Mortgage worries about its AI exposure  – it might be too low</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471504/scottish-mortgage-worries-about-its-ai-exposure---it-might-be-too-low/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>The managers think AI is the biggest technological revolution of their lifetimes and are more worried about owning too little of it than too much.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471504/scottish-mortgage-worries-about-its-ai-exposure---it-might-be-too-low/</guid></item><item><title>The funds and sectors hardest hit by the Iran sell-off</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471473/the-funds-and-sectors-hardest-hit-by-the-iran-sell-off/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>The vast majority of funds fell in the opening days of the week after the US and Israel struck Iran.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471473/the-funds-and-sectors-hardest-hit-by-the-iran-sell-off/</guid></item><item><title>Dividends and the changing nature of emerging markets</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471352/dividends-and-the-changing-nature-of-emerging-markets/</link><author>Omar Negyal</author><description>Dividends are no longer confined to a limited narrow group of traditional income sectors.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471352/dividends-and-the-changing-nature-of-emerging-markets/</guid></item><item><title>Should you buy, hold or fold Liontrust Special Situations?</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471193/should-you-buy-hold-or-fold-liontrust-special-situations/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Sustained outflows and multiple years of weak returns have left the multi-cap strategy under pressure.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13471193/should-you-buy-hold-or-fold-liontrust-special-situations/</guid></item><item><title>The investment trusts that would have made you a millionaire three times over</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13470954/the-investment-trusts-that-would-have-made-you-a-millionaire-three-times-over/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Technology trusts reigned supreme but there were some 68 investment trusts that would have returned more than £1m for ISA savers.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13470954/the-investment-trusts-that-would-have-made-you-a-millionaire-three-times-over/</guid></item><item><title>AJ Bell's perfect portfolio for different investors using its own best-buy funds</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13470712/aj-bells-perfect-portfolio-for-different-investors-using-its-own-best-buy-funds/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>AJ Bell's head of fund research picks five funds for four different types of investor, drawing from the platform's best-buy list.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13470712/aj-bells-perfect-portfolio-for-different-investors-using-its-own-best-buy-funds/</guid></item><item><title>Four fund picks to take a step closer to emerging markets</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13470496/four-fund-picks-to-take-a-step-closer-to-emerging-markets/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>From frontier markets to infrastructure, fund selectors share four routes into emerging markets as capital begins to shift away from the US.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 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