﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated at Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:53:47 GMT--><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Quantitative Investments  - 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>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:53:47 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:53:47 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>Quantitative Investments  - related articles from Trustnet</title><url>http://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.png</url></image><item><title>Trusts beat funds with the same manager, finds study</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13487006/trusts-beat-funds-with-the-same-manager-finds-study/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Overall, investment companies added an extra £37 per £100 invested a decade ago compared with an open-ended fund.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13487006/trusts-beat-funds-with-the-same-manager-finds-study/</guid></item><item><title>The case for private markets, AI’s implications and renewed inflation pressures: Thoughts from Fundswire this week</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486494/the-case-for-private-markets-ais-implications-and-renewed-inflation-pressures-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</link><author>Diana Llewellyn</author><description>On Fundswire this week, T. Rowe Price outlines the case for private markets while Columbia Threadneedle looks at AI’s implications for the economy and markets.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486494/the-case-for-private-markets-ais-implications-and-renewed-inflation-pressures-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</guid></item><item><title>The strength of the US economy, dividend reinvestment and laying the foundations for cleaner construction: Thoughts from Fundswire this fortnight</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486495/the-strength-of-the-us-economy-dividend-reinvestment-and-laying-the-foundations-for-cleaner-construction-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/</link><author>Diana Llewellyn</author><description>On this fortnight’s Fundswire round-up, Capital Group talks about why the US economy is stronger than you might think while Aberdeen explores how a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) can help support long-term investment growth.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486495/the-strength-of-the-us-economy-dividend-reinvestment-and-laying-the-foundations-for-cleaner-construction-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/</guid></item><item><title>Not owning Chinese stocks doesn't mean you've avoided China risk, says Scottish Mortgage's Burns</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486489/not-owning-chinese-stocks-doesnt-mean-youve-avoided-china-risk-says-scottish-mortgages-burns/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>Investors holding the likes of Tesla and Apple carry China exposure with little discount priced in.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486489/not-owning-chinese-stocks-doesnt-mean-youve-avoided-china-risk-says-scottish-mortgages-burns/</guid></item><item><title>The trusts on track for another year at the top of their sector</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486111/the-trusts-on-track-for-another-year-at-the-top-of-their-sector/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>As markets move into the final quarter of 2026, Trustnet finds out which trusts were in the top quartile for both 2025 and the year to date.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486111/the-trusts-on-track-for-another-year-at-the-top-of-their-sector/</guid></item><item><title>The overlooked role of short-selling  in emerging markets</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485738/the-overlooked-role-of-short-selling--in-emerging-markets/</link><author>Chris Tennant</author><description>Fidelity Emerging Markets' shorts have added to performance since Fidelity took over in October 2021, even as emerging market equities posted strong gains.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485738/the-overlooked-role-of-short-selling--in-emerging-markets/</guid></item><item><title>The best and worst funds and trusts of September</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485732/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-september/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Trustnet looks at the laggards and leaders over the past month.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485732/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-september/</guid></item><item><title>Why income and quality could be a useful pairing in concentrated Asian markets</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484758/why-income-and-quality-could-be-a-useful-pairing-in-concentrated-asian-markets/</link><author>The Trustnet team</author><description>Naveen Venkataramani sets out why the Wellington Asia Quality Income fund avoids speculative AI hardware names and dividend yields built on weak earnings, focusing instead on companies with durable payouts and strong governance.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484758/why-income-and-quality-could-be-a-useful-pairing-in-concentrated-asian-markets/</guid></item><item><title>The world’s most expensive and cheapest markets</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484819/the-worlds-most-expensive-and-cheapest-markets/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Trustnet looks at the markets where investors can find a bargain.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484819/the-worlds-most-expensive-and-cheapest-markets/</guid></item><item><title>Protecting retirement income from inflation, planning choices that matter and the space economy's appeal: Thoughts from Fundswire this fortnight</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484749/protecting-retirement-income-from-inflation-planning-choices-that-matter-and-the-space-economys-appeal-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/</link><author>Emilie Balloux</author><description>On this fortnight’s Fundswire roundup, Baillie Gifford flags inflation's impact on retirement income and Artemis turns to Christopher Nolan's take on The Odyssey to illustrate investor behaviour.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484749/protecting-retirement-income-from-inflation-planning-choices-that-matter-and-the-space-economys-appeal-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/</guid></item><item><title>The surprising growth market this value manager is hunting in</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484194/the-surprising-growth-market-this-value-manager-is-hunting-in/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>Smaller Korean names are badly mispriced, says AVI’s Joe Bauernfreund.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484194/the-surprising-growth-market-this-value-manager-is-hunting-in/</guid></item><item><title>Lindsell Train launches tender offer for up to 20% of shares</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484190/lindsell-train-launches-tender-offer-for-up-to-20-of-shares/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>The trust will buy back shares at a 5% discount to NAV.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484190/lindsell-train-launches-tender-offer-for-up-to-20-of-shares/</guid></item><item><title>The investment case for China, Europe’s industrial revival and a constructive outlook on equities: Thoughts from Fundswire this week</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484187/the-investment-case-for-china-europes-industrial-revival-and-a-constructive-outlook-on-equities-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</link><author>Diana Llewellyn</author><description>On Fundswire this week, Fidelity International examines China’s strengthening investment case, Aberdeen discusses Europe’s industrial revival and T. Rowe Price shares its outlook for equities. </description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484187/the-investment-case-for-china-europes-industrial-revival-and-a-constructive-outlook-on-equities-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</guid></item><item><title>Implications of higher interest rates, where to look for retirement savings and emerging markets allocations: Thoughts from Fundswire this fortnight</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484188/implications-of-higher-interest-rates-where-to-look-for-retirement-savings-and-emerging-markets-allocations-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/</link><author>Diana Llewellyn</author><description>On this fortnight’s Fundswire round-up, Capital Group looks at how higher interest rates could affect stocks and bonds while Baillie Gifford explains why investors may need to rethink how much they allocate to emerging markets.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484188/implications-of-higher-interest-rates-where-to-look-for-retirement-savings-and-emerging-markets-allocations-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/</guid></item><item><title>Quality had its worst patch in two decades. Wellington's strategists explain why they're not worried</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483890/quality-had-its-worst-patch-in-two-decades-wellingtons-strategists-explain-why-theyre-not-worried/</link><author>The Trustnet team</author><description>Quality equity endured its sharpest underperformance against the wider market in more than 20 years during the second half of 2025 but some believe the long-term case for owning quality companies hasn't changed.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483890/quality-had-its-worst-patch-in-two-decades-wellingtons-strategists-explain-why-theyre-not-worried/</guid></item><item><title>Fidelity's Sam Morse to retire in October 2027</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484081/fidelitys-sam-morse-to-retire-in-october-2027/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Fidelity International is expanding its European equities team a year ahead of Sam Morse's retirement to allow a longer handover.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484081/fidelitys-sam-morse-to-retire-in-october-2027/</guid></item><item><title>Should you buy, hold or fold JPMorgan Global Growth &amp; Income trust?</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484060/should-you-buy-hold-or-fold-jpmorgan-global-growth--income-trust/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>With lead manager Helge Skibeli retiring in 2028, analysts weigh in on whether the £3.3bn trust's team-based process is reason enough to stay put.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484060/should-you-buy-hold-or-fold-jpmorgan-global-growth--income-trust/</guid></item><item><title>China tech misconceptions, shifting supply chains and the case for macro discipline: Thoughts from Fundswire this week</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483947/china-tech-misconceptions-shifting-supply-chains-and-the-case-for-macro-discipline-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</link><author>Emilie Balloux</author><description>On Fundswire this week, Allianz sets out five things’ investors may be overlooking about China's technology sector, while Van Lanschot Kempen tracks the structural shift in supply chains from efficiency towards resilience.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483947/china-tech-misconceptions-shifting-supply-chains-and-the-case-for-macro-discipline-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</guid></item><item><title>CT Global Managed Portfolio delivers strong performance as new managers' Asia pivot pays off</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483886/ct-global-managed-portfolio-delivers-strong-performance-as-new-managers-asia-pivot-pays-off/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>The trust is making changes to dividend payments, payout growth and more.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483886/ct-global-managed-portfolio-delivers-strong-performance-as-new-managers-asia-pivot-pays-off/</guid></item><item><title>The best and worst funds and trusts of August 2026</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483715/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-august-2026/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Gold funds returned to the top of the performance tables in August when the precious metal rallied on a mix of geopolitical worries.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483715/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title>Finding income and who’s winning the AI race: Thoughts from Fundswire this fortnight</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483498/finding-income-and-whos-winning-the-ai-race-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/</link><author>Emilie Balloux</author><description>On this fortnight’s Fundswire roundup, Aberdeen explains how you can support your long-term financial goals through income investing and Capital Group looks at what the US-China AI race means for investors.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483498/finding-income-and-whos-winning-the-ai-race-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/</guid></item><item><title>Four funds for a market ‘boom’</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483500/four-funds-for-a-market-boom/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>After stagflation, professionals believe a ‘boom scenario’ of above-trend growth and inflation is the next most likely future environment in markets.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483500/four-funds-for-a-market-boom/</guid></item><item><title>Saba relaunches campaign to shake up Baillie Gifford trust board</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483142/saba-relaunches-campaign-to-shake-up-baillie-gifford-trust-board/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>The US hedge fund initially attempted to seize control of the trust in February 2025.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483142/saba-relaunches-campaign-to-shake-up-baillie-gifford-trust-board/</guid></item><item><title>Baillie Gifford on Apple and hidden gems in smaller companies: Thoughts from Fundswire this fortnight</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482643/baillie-gifford-on-apple-and-hidden-gems-in-smaller-companies-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/</link><author>Diana Llewellyn</author><description>On this fortnight’s Fundswire roundup, Baillie Gifford explains why Apple's fast-follower strategy, among other factors, underpins its long-term investment case while Aberdeen explores the hidden gems in the UK small-cap market.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482643/baillie-gifford-on-apple-and-hidden-gems-in-smaller-companies-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-fortnight/</guid></item><item><title>How managers are positioned in the Magnificent Seven</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482590/how-managers-are-positioned-in-the-magnificent-seven/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>Trustnet asked three asset managers where they stand on a trade that’s now become seven different trades.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482590/how-managers-are-positioned-in-the-magnificent-seven/</guid></item><item><title>The funds experts are backing in 2026’s best-performing major market</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482448/the-funds-experts-are-backing-in-2026s-best-performing-major-market/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>Governance reform, a weaker yen and political stability are drawing fresh interest in Japan: Trustnet asked fund selectors where to put money to work.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482448/the-funds-experts-are-backing-in-2026s-best-performing-major-market/</guid></item><item><title>Gilt focus, market timing and macro blind spots: Thoughts from Fundswire this week</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482006/gilt-focus-market-timing-and-macro-blind-spots-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</link><author>Emilie Balloux</author><description>On Fundswire this week, Vanguard explains the power of long-term investing and Man Group asks whether investors are right to overlook gilts.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482006/gilt-focus-market-timing-and-macro-blind-spots-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</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>The real Magnificent Seven: Quality funds experts back to come good again</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481561/the-real-magnificent-seven-quality-funds-experts-back-to-come-good-again/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Fund pickers point to strategies from JPMorgan, BlackRock and more.</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481561/the-real-magnificent-seven-quality-funds-experts-back-to-come-good-again/</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>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 2025’s most-bought UK equity funds have fared this year</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481113/how-2025s-most-bought-uk-equity-funds-have-fared-this-year/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>Trustnet looks at how the UK funds investors with the highest inflows last year have performed since.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481113/how-2025s-most-bought-uk-equity-funds-have-fared-this-year/</guid></item><item><title>The UK funds abandoned by investors so far in 2026 (and the three that enjoyed inflows)</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481044/the-uk-funds-abandoned-by-investors-so-far-in-2026-and-the-three-that-enjoyed-inflows/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Investors pulled more than £2bn from UK-focused equity funds in the first half of 2026. Here are the most-affected funds.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481044/the-uk-funds-abandoned-by-investors-so-far-in-2026-and-the-three-that-enjoyed-inflows/</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 top-performing defensive model portfolios of the decade, sector by sector</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481011/the-top-performing-defensive-model-portfolios-of-the-decade-sector-by-sector/</link><author>Gary Jackson</author><description>Trustnet reveals the defensive model portfolios that have made the highest returns over the past decade.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481011/the-top-performing-defensive-model-portfolios-of-the-decade-sector-by-sector/</guid></item></channel></rss>