Five funds destined for greatness By Anthony Luzio 28-Apr-2013 07:00 AM
FE Trustnet takes a look at small funds that the experts expect big things from.

UK’s struggle only just beginning, experts warn By Anthony Luzio 25-Apr-2013 05:00 PM
First-quarter results released today show the UK narrowly avoided a triple-dip recession, but economists say the Government needs to do more to encourage growth.

The funds that give your portfolio an extra kick By Anthony Luzio 10-Feb-2013 04:30 PM
FE Trustnet asks the experts to recommend five specialised sectors, and their accompanying funds, that they believe will benefit from long-term growth trends and that can add an extra dimension of diversification to investors’ portfolios.

Five funds to buy and hold for the long-term By Anthony Luzio 27-Jan-2013 07:00 AM
Four financial advisers recommend products that are suitable for people with a lengthy investment horizon and a hands-off approach to portfolio management.

FE Alpha Manager: "Outstanding" value in pharmaceuticals By Anthony Luzio 16-Nov-2012 06:00 PM
John Bennett of the Henderson European Focus Trust says that a forced restructuring was a blessing in disguise for the industry.

Peter Walls: Why investors should be upbeat about volatility By Anthony Luzio 11-Nov-2012 10:30 AM
The FE Alpha Manager bases Unicorn Mastertrust’s entire strategy around taking advantage of large movements in share prices.

Why September could be make or break for the eurozone By Anthony Luzio 24-Aug-2012 06:00 PM
SWIP’s Luke Hickmore says that while he is happy to “ride the market” in August, a number of imminent elections and budgetary decisions will make next month a different kettle of fish.

Look to bonds if you want to play the banks, says Hickmore By Anthony Luzio 16-Aug-2012 10:30 AM
The SWIP manager claims it is natural to assume yields on the sector’s debt will fall over the long-term.

SWIP hits out at misreporting over “tracker switch” By Anthony Luzio 14-Aug-2012 01:00 PM
The group says that much of the media coverage of its changing approach to equity investing has been characterised by misunderstandings and factual errors.

Essential reading for savvy investors By Anthony Luzio 27-May-2012 10:30 AM
Five fund managers reveal the books that have shaped their investment outlook.

Increased risk will trigger fee-waiver for Allianz funds By Anthony Luzio 20-May-2012 08:00 AM
The group’s MD says he made the move as he wanted to put himself in IFAs’ shoes, although one financial adviser dismissed it as a “marketing ploy”.

Five funds with the wind in their sails By Anthony Luzio 13-May-2012 11:00 AM
A group of financial advisers reveal to FE Trustnet the funds that are gathering momentum despite being out of favour or relatively unknown as little as 12 months ago.

IFAs warn mortgage holders not to panic over rate hikes By Anthony Luzio 05-May-2012 02:00 PM
Investors tempted to use any spare cash to pay off their home loans need to stop and think about how they can make that money work harder for them, say financial advisers.

Mannix: Row over fees is counterproductive By Anthony Luzio 22-Apr-2012 08:00 AM
RWC’s head of business development says performance net of charges is the only figure investors need to concern themselves with.

Miller blasts “scandalous” fund charges system By Anthony Luzio 15-Apr-2012 10:30 AM
The director of SCM Private says the lack of transparency related to fees and underlying holdings is unfair on investors and has contributed to some of the biggest financial scandals of the past 10 years.

Five funds to buy, hold and forget about By Anthony Luzio 04-Apr-2012 08:00 AM
Four IFAs recommend products for investors with a long-term view and a hands-off approach to portfolio management.

Five investment tips from Warren Buffett By Anthony Luzio 31-Mar-2012 10:30 AM
FE Trustnet picks the highlights from the legendary investor’s annual letter to his shareholders at Berkshire Hathaway.

Brazil manager allays fears over protectionism By Anthony Luzio 25-Mar-2012 10:30 AM
The head of RCM Allianz Brazil says the Latin American nation has a strong track record of only using interventionist policies as a last resort, despite what recent headlines have said.

Markova optimistic on silver By Anthony Luzio 18-Mar-2012 10:30 AM
The manager has changed her outlook following a volatile 12 months for the precious metal.

Equity income managers warn against industry hype By Anthony Luzio 11-Mar-2012 10:30 AM
Nick Purves and John Teahan say that many fund houses are taking advantage of the general public’s naivety.

How to beat the market cycle By Anthony Luzio 04-Mar-2012 10:30 AM
There is more to producing consistent returns over a sustained period than blindly picking defensive stocks, according to the manager of the Allianz RCM Europe Equity Growth fund.

Investors ignore warnings over cautious sector By Anthony Luzio 26-Feb-2012 08:00 AM
IMA 20-60% Shares features four of the 10 most consistent underperformers over three years, yet according to Cofunds data it experienced its highest intake ever in January.

Children left financially exposed by poor planning By Anthony Luzio 19-Feb-2012 10:00 AM
Parents’ fears are dominated by the thought that their children will be unable to afford a decent standard of living, yet the vast majority aren’t taking steps to address this problem.

Eurozone QE to send gold through the roof By Anthony Luzio 12-Feb-2012 09:00 AM
Recent good news from the US won’t be enough to wean the West off its reliance on stimulus measures, meaning the price of the precious metal is only going in one direction.

M&A activity bodes well for small cap growth By Anthony Luzio 04-Feb-2012 02:00 PM
While the blue chips hoard cash in expectation of stormy times ahead, there has been a flurry of takeover speculation further down the FTSE All Share.

European sector finishes top in FE Crown Rating study By Anthony Luzio 29-Jan-2012 10:00 AM
While the eurozone is facing a torrid time, the flexibility of many funds invested in the region has allowed them to outstrip their peers.

Investing in China: The pros and cons By Anthony Luzio 21-Jan-2012 11:30 AM
With the coming year of the dragon, FE Trustnet takes a look at what investors stand to gain – or lose – from investing in China.

Safer ways to play emerging markets By Anthony Luzio 14-Jan-2012 02:00 PM
FE Trustnet looks at how naturally cautious investors can benefit from growth in developing nations without taking on the associated volatility.

Experts recommend single-country GEM funds By Anthony Luzio 07-Jan-2012 02:30 PM
Investors should put their money into individual nations such as China and India rather than more general emerging market funds, say IFAs, despite the latter option tending to outperform over the past 10 years.

Japan managers warn against comparisons with UK By Anthony Luzio 18-Dec-2011 10:30 AM
Investors in the West can learn lessons from Japan about generating decent returns in a stagnating market, but should beware of relying on similarities in macroeconomic performance.

Small caps miss out on market rally By Anthony Luzio 11-Dec-2011 10:30 AM
The surge in equity prices following coordinated action by central banks on 30 November has done little to heal the pain suffered by smaller companies funds this year.

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