﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated at Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:32:47 GMT--><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Simon Gergel  - 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, 22 Oct 2026 06:32:47 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:32:47 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>Simon Gergel  - related articles from Trustnet</title><url>http://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.png</url></image><item><title>Active equity ETFs: Three ways to make more of the core</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486790/active-equity-etfs-three-ways-to-make-more-of-the-core/</link><author>Allianz Global Investors</author><description>The core of your portfolio should offer more than broad market coverage – it should be selective enough to seize opportunities while avoiding unwanted risk. Our active equity ETFs are built to do just that.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486790/active-equity-etfs-three-ways-to-make-more-of-the-core/</guid></item><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>UK trust managers explain when an M&amp;A deal makes them happy or sad</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486964/uk-trust-managers-explain-when-an-ma-deal-makes-them-happy-or-sad/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Some managers see the benefits of getting tomorrow’s price today, while others would rather keep their best companies forever.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486964/uk-trust-managers-explain-when-an-ma-deal-makes-them-happy-or-sad/</guid></item><item><title>Played with precision: Active ETFs with substance</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486789/played-with-precision-active-etfs-with-substance/</link><author>Allianz Global Investors</author><description>Active investment management is the foundation of all we do at Allianz Global Investors. With the launch of our active exchange-traded fund (ETF) platform in Europe, we are giving investors a new way to access our equity and fixed income capabilities.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486789/played-with-precision-active-etfs-with-substance/</guid></item><item><title>UK banks: The rally continues but is nearing the ‘sweet spot’ limit</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486741/uk-banks-the-rally-continues-but-is-nearing-the-sweet-spot-limit/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Higher-for-longer interest rates could drag performance down, while City of London Investment Trust’s Job Curtis warns against a Budget bank tax hike.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486741/uk-banks-the-rally-continues-but-is-nearing-the-sweet-spot-limit/</guid></item><item><title>Edinburgh Investment Trust turns to housebuilders after a tough year</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486709/edinburgh-investment-trust-turns-to-housebuilders-after-a-tough-year/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>AI fears, a few disappointing holdings and an underweight in banks has weighed on returns.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486709/edinburgh-investment-trust-turns-to-housebuilders-after-a-tough-year/</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>Fund and trust picks for investors bracing for Budget volatility</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486498/fund-and-trust-picks-for-investors-bracing-for-budget-volatility/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Fund selectors believe these strategies can weather the storm.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486498/fund-and-trust-picks-for-investors-bracing-for-budget-volatility/</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>Four tech specialist funds to broaden exposure beyond the obvious names</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485913/four-tech-specialist-funds-to-broaden-exposure-beyond-the-obvious-names/</link><author>Emmy Hawker</author><description>Suggestions include strategies from Liontrust, Allianz and more.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485913/four-tech-specialist-funds-to-broaden-exposure-beyond-the-obvious-names/</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>City of London becomes first investment trust to raise dividends for 60 consecutive years</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484389/city-of-london-becomes-first-investment-trust-to-raise-dividends-for-60-consecutive-years/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>The trust enjoyed a strong year, making a net asset value total return of 21.9%.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484389/city-of-london-becomes-first-investment-trust-to-raise-dividends-for-60-consecutive-years/</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>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>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>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>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>Equities’ wall of worry, summer market triggers and resilience over risk: Thoughts from Fundswire this week</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483074/equities-wall-of-worry-summer-market-triggers-and-resilience-over-risk-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</link><author>Emilie Balloux</author><description>On Fundswire this week, Allianz points to what could unsettle markets in the months ahead and Premier Miton's Neil Birrell considers why investor confidence has proven sturdier than expected.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483074/equities-wall-of-worry-summer-market-triggers-and-resilience-over-risk-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/</guid></item><item><title>Temple Bar trust’s seven new stocks in 2026</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483041/temple-bar-trusts-seven-new-stocks-in-2026/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>Two domestic stocks were added to this UK trust, alongside five overseas companies.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13483041/temple-bar-trusts-seven-new-stocks-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title>The UK’s exceptional start to H2: A Burnham bounce or something more?</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482503/the-uks-exceptional-start-to-h2-a-burnham-bounce-or-something-more/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>AI concerns, M&amp;A activity and diversification benefits are all reasons UK equities are rebounding, suggest the experts.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13482503/the-uks-exceptional-start-to-h2-a-burnham-bounce-or-something-more/</guid></item><item><title>The best and worst funds and trusts of July</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481559/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-july/</link><author>Jonathan Jones</author><description>UK equities topped the tables while tech struggled.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481559/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-july/</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>'End of an era': Fund and investment trust veteran James Henderson to retire after 44 years</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481193/end-of-an-era-fund-and-investment-trust-veteran-james-henderson-to-retire-after-44-years/</link><author>Matteo Anelli</author><description>Laura Foll will take over as lead manager of Law Debenture and Lowland when Henderson steps down in June 2027.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481193/end-of-an-era-fund-and-investment-trust-veteran-james-henderson-to-retire-after-44-years/</guid></item><item><title>The cheapest active global funds delivering the best long-term returns</title><link>http://www.trustnet.com/News/13481089/the-cheapest-active-global-funds-delivering-the-best-long-term-returns/</link><author>Emmy Hawker </author><description>Investors don’t always need to pay high fees for top performance.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 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