http://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-gbMon, 12 Oct 2026 18:33:09 GMTMon, 12 Oct 2026 18:33:09 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pnghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486709/edinburgh-investment-trust-turns-to-housebuilders-after-a-tough-year/Emmy HawkerAI fears, a few disappointing holdings and an underweight in banks has weighed on returns.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486709/edinburgh-investment-trust-turns-to-housebuilders-after-a-tough-year/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486703/nobel-economics-prize-awarded-to-robert-hall-and-michael-woodford-for-new-keynesian-models-work/Gary JacksonPrize recognises research that rebuilt macroeconomic models on microeconomic foundations, now used by central banks worldwide to guide interest rate and fiscal decisions.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486703/nobel-economics-prize-awarded-to-robert-hall-and-michael-woodford-for-new-keynesian-models-work/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486697/can-the-uks-15bn-defence-gap-be-plugged-by-bonds/Emmy HawkerFixed income managers are far from convinced.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486697/can-the-uks-15bn-defence-gap-be-plugged-by-bonds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486696/japans-governance-transformation-is-entering-a-new-era/Nicola Takada WoodCompanies that fail to adapt risk becoming progressively less visible to investors.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486696/japans-governance-transformation-is-entering-a-new-era/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486667/uk-fund-picks-experts-prefer-smaller-companies-trusts/Matteo AnelliAberforth and Aurora are among the favourites chosen by our fund pickers.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486667/uk-fund-picks-experts-prefer-smaller-companies-trusts/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486633/the-index-is-completely-meaningless-says-top-global-value-manager/Jonathan JonesValue indices include stocks that “no value manager” would own, although the broader global index also has its problems.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486633/the-index-is-completely-meaningless-says-top-global-value-manager/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485906/meeting-the-evidence-challenge-in-retirement-advice/BNY InvestmentsThe move to outcomes-based regulation is changing retirement advice, placing greater emphasis on evidencing client understanding, value and long-term outcomes.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485906/meeting-the-evidence-challenge-in-retirement-advice/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486630/copy-sweden-how-burnhams-labour-can-finally-tackle-the-uks-isa-headache/Jonathan JonesSweden solved its savings problem years ago – it’s time the UK finally did the same.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486630/copy-sweden-how-burnhams-labour-can-finally-tackle-the-uks-isa-headache/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486494/the-case-for-private-markets-ais-implications-and-renewed-inflation-pressures-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Diana LlewellynOn 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.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486494/the-case-for-private-markets-ais-implications-and-renewed-inflation-pressures-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/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/Diana LlewellynOn 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.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://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/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486498/fund-and-trust-picks-for-investors-bracing-for-budget-volatility/Emmy HawkerFund selectors believe these strategies can weather the storm.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486498/fund-and-trust-picks-for-investors-bracing-for-budget-volatility/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486488/artemis-altaf-you-should-probably-cheer-up--unless-you-want-to-outperform/Raheel Altaf Forecasts of profit upgrades are a good thing. But is there a point where this is more about natural human biases? Should we be scepticalThu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486488/artemis-altaf-you-should-probably-cheer-up--unless-you-want-to-outperform/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486490/five-themes-that-private-markets-investors-should-watch-in-q4-2026/Gary JacksonSchroders Capital's Nils Rode highlights selective opportunities across private equity, credit, infrastructure and real estate.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486490/five-themes-that-private-markets-investors-should-watch-in-q4-2026/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486489/not-owning-chinese-stocks-doesnt-mean-youve-avoided-china-risk-says-scottish-mortgages-burns/Matteo AnelliInvestors holding the likes of Tesla and Apple carry China exposure with little discount priced in.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486489/not-owning-chinese-stocks-doesnt-mean-youve-avoided-china-risk-says-scottish-mortgages-burns/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486483/el-nio-how-fund-managers-are-preparing-for-a-weather-shock/Emmy HawkerDisruption to crucial commodities creates opportunity for those who know where to look.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486483/el-nio-how-fund-managers-are-preparing-for-a-weather-shock/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486484/fca-outlines-new-rules-for-long-term-investment-funds/Gary JacksonThe proposals would change how quickly investors can take money out of funds that hold hard-to-sell assets.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486484/fca-outlines-new-rules-for-long-term-investment-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486477/vanguard-unveils-us-high-yield-corporate-bond-ucits-etf/Emmy HawkerThe ETF will be listed on the London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse, Borsa Italiana, Euronext Amsterdam and SIX Swiss.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486477/vanguard-unveils-us-high-yield-corporate-bond-ucits-etf/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486478/jupiter-launches-global-bond-fund-for-alpha-manager/Jonathan JonesHilary Blandy will run the newly created Jupiter Global Monthly Income Bond fund.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486478/jupiter-launches-global-bond-fund-for-alpha-manager/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486396/how-this-fund-manager-is-getting-around-being-forced-to-underweight-tsmc/Jonathan JonesRight now we have an alternative solution, but we may not someday, warns Columbia Threadneedle’s Chris Lo.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486396/how-this-fund-manager-is-getting-around-being-forced-to-underweight-tsmc/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486405/oil-doomsday-averted-but-watch-the-refining-squeeze/Matteo AnelliOil is a news headline that investors need to keep an eye on.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486405/oil-doomsday-averted-but-watch-the-refining-squeeze/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486393/asian-leaders-at-the-frontier-of-factory-automation/Barbara HeapShrinking labour pools and rising precision demands are reshaping manufacturing, with the region’s companies leading adoption and production of factory robotics.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486393/asian-leaders-at-the-frontier-of-factory-automation/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486089/the-commodity-set-for-a-decade-long-bull-market/Jonathan JonesSupply is not keeping up with demand and new projects take around a decade to come onstream.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486089/the-commodity-set-for-a-decade-long-bull-market/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486372/us-midterms-what-is-at-stake/Raphael Olsyzna-MarzysA Democrat sweep is the most likely outcome.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486372/us-midterms-what-is-at-stake/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486369/calastone-investors-keep-selling-equity-funds-despite-resilient-markets/Matteo AnelliAbout £858m were pulled from equity funds in September.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486369/calastone-investors-keep-selling-equity-funds-despite-resilient-markets/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486111/the-trusts-on-track-for-another-year-at-the-top-of-their-sector/Gary JacksonAs 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.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486111/the-trusts-on-track-for-another-year-at-the-top-of-their-sector/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486115/fidelitys-riddell-australias-housing-market-is-popping-pretty-spectacularly/Jonathan JonesThis should cause interest rates to fall, but markets are not pricing in cuts.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486115/fidelitys-riddell-australias-housing-market-is-popping-pretty-spectacularly/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486113/the-challenge-posed-to-equities-by-rising-bond-yields/Johanna KyrklundEquities have remained strong but rising oil prices and bond yields are testing this resilience.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486113/the-challenge-posed-to-equities-by-rising-bond-yields/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486108/uk-stocks-the-ai-trade-left-behind--and-why-these-managers-are-buying-them/Emmy HawkerThese businesses are doubling down on the human element.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486108/uk-stocks-the-ai-trade-left-behind--and-why-these-managers-are-buying-them/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486109/nsi-raises-british-savings-bond-rates-three-terms-above-5/Matteo AnelliThe Treasury-backed saver has increased rates across its one-, two-, three- and five-year bonds, with the longest term rising most.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486109/nsi-raises-british-savings-bond-rates-three-terms-above-5/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486107/european-equities-finding-durable-growth-beyond-the-ai-trade/Thorsten Winkelmann and Marcus Morris-EytonAs Europe’s growth story broadens, compelling opportunities are surfacing in overlooked areas.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486107/european-equities-finding-durable-growth-beyond-the-ai-trade/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486014/budget-rumours-mount-heres-how-investors-can-prepare/Matteo AnelliWith the Budget weeks away, experts explain what the rumoured changes could mean and the steps investors can take.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486014/budget-rumours-mount-heres-how-investors-can-prepare/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13486016/mgs-woolnough-bond-vigilantes-have-never-been-away/Matteo AnelliRising yields in France, the UK and the US have put bond market discipline back in the spotlight – but has it ever really left?Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13486016/mgs-woolnough-bond-vigilantes-have-never-been-away/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485984/avoiding-a-total-wipeout-why-bonds-are-10x-safer-today-than-in-2022/Jonathan JonesThe wipeout yield has risen from 10 basis points to 1%, giving investors a cushion.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485984/avoiding-a-total-wipeout-why-bonds-are-10x-safer-today-than-in-2022/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485979/five-myths-about-investing-in-japan/Kei FujimotoSome have shaped the way many international investors assess Japanese equities.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485979/five-myths-about-investing-in-japan/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485913/four-tech-specialist-funds-to-broaden-exposure-beyond-the-obvious-names/Emmy HawkerSuggestions include strategies from Liontrust, Allianz and more.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485913/four-tech-specialist-funds-to-broaden-exposure-beyond-the-obvious-names/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485911/janus-henderson-global-technology-leaders-why-you-still-need-a-tech-specialist-in-your-portfolio/Matteo AnelliAs tech dominates global indices, a specialist can guide investors through the upcoming disruption, says Janus Henderson’s Porter.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485911/janus-henderson-global-technology-leaders-why-you-still-need-a-tech-specialist-in-your-portfolio/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485754/your-retirement-plan-needs-a-rethink-after-burnhams-bombshell/Jonathan JonesState pensions are going to become less generous if Labour wins the next election.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485754/your-retirement-plan-needs-a-rethink-after-burnhams-bombshell/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485874/us-midterms-outlook-emerging-market-momentum-and-securing-income-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/Emilie Balloux On Fundswire this week, T. Rowe Price considers how the US midterms could affect investors' portfolios and Fidelity's Chris Tennant unpacks the story behind emerging market equities so far this year.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485874/us-midterms-outlook-emerging-market-momentum-and-securing-income-thoughts-from-fundswire-this-week/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485773/the-best-and-worst-funds-of-q3-2026/Matteo AnelliTrustnet looks at which funds and trusts led and lagged in the third quarter, as oil, gold and a Federal Reserve rate rise moved markets.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485773/the-best-and-worst-funds-of-q3-2026/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485766/the-single-biggest-risk-markets-arent-pricing-in/Emmy HawkerPhysical climate risk is already hitting company cashflows.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485766/the-single-biggest-risk-markets-arent-pricing-in/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485738/the-overlooked-role-of-short-selling--in-emerging-markets/Chris TennantFidelity Emerging Markets' shorts have added to performance since Fidelity took over in October 2021, even as emerging market equities posted strong gains.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485738/the-overlooked-role-of-short-selling--in-emerging-markets/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485732/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-september/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the laggards and leaders over the past month.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485732/the-best-and-worst-funds-and-trusts-of-september/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13485725/just-68-of-1100-bond-funds-have-made-money-since-june/Gary JacksonOnly 6.2% of the bond funds in the Investment Association universe have avoided losses since US treasury yields began climbing at the end of June.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13485725/just-68-of-1100-bond-funds-have-made-money-since-june/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484941/fixed-income-trackers-concentrated-risk-or-built-in-diversification/Matteo AnelliM&G argues that passive fixed income indices are structurally exposed to the market's biggest current risks; Xtrackers says the data tells a different story.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484941/fixed-income-trackers-concentrated-risk-or-built-in-diversification/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484822/royal-london-short-term-money-market-why-its-so-popular-and-what-to-hold-instead/Emmy HawkerThe fund has become a default choice among many UK investors but there are other options to consider.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484822/royal-london-short-term-money-market-why-its-so-popular-and-what-to-hold-instead/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484937/why-ais-next-investment-opportunity-could-be-in-the-classroom/Sam StoneAs teachers turn to AI to reclaim hours lost to lesson planning and administration, some businesses are converting classroom pressures into a fast-growing investment opportunity.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484937/why-ais-next-investment-opportunity-could-be-in-the-classroom/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484862/the-pace-of-rising-bond-yields-matters-more-than-the-level-say-strategists/Gary JacksonNuveen and BlackRock argue that a slow, growth-driven rise in treasury yields is far easier for markets to absorb than a rapid repricing, even as the 10-year yield reaches levels last seen in 2007.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484862/the-pace-of-rising-bond-yields-matters-more-than-the-level-say-strategists/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484886/invesco-franklin-templeton-hanetf-and-lazard-unveil-new-funds/Gary JacksonThe four asset managers have added funds covering factor equities, global stock picking, hedged Bitcoin and European equities.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484886/invesco-franklin-templeton-hanetf-and-lazard-unveil-new-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484884/ig-proposes-scrapping-cash-isas-to-fund-1000-grant-for-every-new-baby/Emmy HawkerThe firm said this would serve as an alternative to loss-making Capital Gains Tax reform.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484884/ig-proposes-scrapping-cash-isas-to-fund-1000-grant-for-every-new-baby/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484878/uk-gdp-revised-up-but-dark-clouds-are-brewing-warn-experts/Jonathan JonesOriginally marked at 0.4%, the latest figures reinforce the “good vibes” coming from the government.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484878/uk-gdp-revised-up-but-dark-clouds-are-brewing-warn-experts/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484877/liontrust-to-buy-hawksmoor-businesses-in-10m-deal/Emmy HawkerThe proposed acquisition will add £1.9bn of multi-asset and MPS assets into the Liontrust portfolio.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484877/liontrust-to-buy-hawksmoor-businesses-in-10m-deal/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484866/six-funds-and-trusts-for-a-higher-for-longer-interest-rate-environment/Emmy HawkerOptions span bonds, alternative assets, income and more.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484866/six-funds-and-trusts-for-a-higher-for-longer-interest-rate-environment/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484864/burnhams-big-swing-uk-pm-pledges-to-scrap-triple-lock-from-2030/Emmy HawkerThe triple lock has long been a ‘hot potato’ for UK politicians – but a broke Britain can no longer afford to look away.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484864/burnhams-big-swing-uk-pm-pledges-to-scrap-triple-lock-from-2030/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484840/three-themes-reshaping-the-us-equity-market/Dan Scott LintottRising bond yields is just one of three key themes at play.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484840/three-themes-reshaping-the-us-equity-market/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484834/hsbc-ai-concerns-are-way-overblown-and-equities-are-the-place-to-be/Matteo AnelliMax Kettner has been maximum overweight equities since late March.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484834/hsbc-ai-concerns-are-way-overblown-and-equities-are-the-place-to-be/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484758/why-income-and-quality-could-be-a-useful-pairing-in-concentrated-asian-markets/The Trustnet teamNaveen 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.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484758/why-income-and-quality-could-be-a-useful-pairing-in-concentrated-asian-markets/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484830/capital-gains-tax-rumours-ramp-up-ahead-of-the-budget/Jonathan JonesChancellor John Healey has warned that there is little fiscal room for manoeuvre.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484830/capital-gains-tax-rumours-ramp-up-ahead-of-the-budget/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484829/schroders-adds-coco-and-us-investment-grade-etfs-in-fixed-income-expansion/Emmy HawkerThe new launches come one year after the debuting of the firm’s first active bond ETF.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484829/schroders-adds-coco-and-us-investment-grade-etfs-in-fixed-income-expansion/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484826/fidelity-launches-absolute-return-global-equity-fund-in-the-uk/Gary JacksonNew Oeic gives UK investors access to a strategy that holds more than $1.6bn in its Luxembourg-domiciled form.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484826/fidelity-launches-absolute-return-global-equity-fund-in-the-uk/http://www.trustnet.com/News/13484819/the-worlds-most-expensive-and-cheapest-markets/Jonathan JonesTrustnet looks at the markets where investors can find a bargain.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/13484819/the-worlds-most-expensive-and-cheapest-markets/