Quotes of the week By Lora Coventry 23-Mar-2012 05:00 PM
The Budget plays a prominent role in FE Trustnet's favourite comments from the past seven days.

Threadneedle: The IFAs’ view By Lora Coventry 23-Mar-2012 12:00 PM
FE Trustnet asks four experts for their opinion on the strengths and weaknesses of the asset management giant.

What the experts are doing with their ISAs By Lora Coventry 22-Mar-2012 01:30 PM
As the season draws to a close, we ask three industry professionals how they are using their tax-free allowance.

Taking a 360-degree approach to investing By Lora Coventry 22-Mar-2012 08:00 AM
The co-founder of GLG says holding good stocks doesn’t guarantee strong performance.

Budget 2012: What it means for you By Lora Coventry 21-Mar-2012 03:30 PM
FE Trustnet takes a look at how the policies announced by George Osborne today will impact your investments.

Low-risk alternative: Newton Asian Income By Lora Coventry 21-Mar-2012 11:30 AM
The fund offers access to the Far East growth story but represents less of a gamble than investing in the FTSE.

Confidence in the US booms By Lora Coventry 20-Mar-2012 01:00 PM
The world’s largest economy has started the year well and investors expect this momentum to gather pace in the run-up to the presidential election.

Russian funds hit the ground running in 2012 By Lora Coventry 20-Mar-2012 08:00 AM
Pictet Russian Equities, JPM Russia, JPM New Europe and Baring Russia are among the 10 top-performing funds so far this year.

Inflation set to bounce back By Lora Coventry 19-Mar-2012 03:15 PM
Growth in measures such as RPI and CPI has shown signs of slowing since the turn of the year, but bond yields suggest this is likely to be a temporary respite.

ISA investors missing out on small caps By Lora Coventry 19-Mar-2012 11:45 AM
The commonly held belief that no AIM stock can be held in a tax-free wrapper has turned out to be untrue.

Quotes of the week By Lora Coventry 16-Mar-2012 05:00 PM
FE Trustnet picks its favourite sound bites from around the world over the past seven days.

Japan set for secular change By Lora Coventry 16-Mar-2012 03:00 PM
The yen is finally showing signs of weakening, meaning Japan’s two decades of underperformance could soon begin to reverse.

Henderson: The IFAs' view By Lora Coventry 16-Mar-2012 10:45 AM
Three financial advisers explain what they think are the strengths and weaknesses of this week’s fund house under the spotlight.

Bond market pricing in unrealistic default rates By Lora Coventry 15-Mar-2012 03:30 PM
Strong balance sheets and historically low leverage ratios aren't reflected in the high yields currently available in the corporate fixed interest sector.

Carl Stick: Why I’ve upped my cash levels By Lora Coventry 15-Mar-2012 10:30 AM
The Rathbones manager says “the whole market is guilty of excess” and that his deviation from the pack is what justifies his fee.

Masters of risk/return: Developed equity By Lora Coventry 14-Mar-2012 05:15 PM
A US vehicle has finished top in a study of funds that focus on affluent nations and provide both stability and strong returns.

Masters of risk/return: Emerging markets By Lora Coventry 14-Mar-2012 10:45 AM
The sector is characterised by volatility but certain fund houses have a reputation for offering stability without sacrificing performance.

Scottish Oriental ripe for profit-taking By Lora Coventry 13-Mar-2012 03:00 PM
Oriel says the reduction in the trust’s discount from 7 per cent to 2 per cent means Edinburgh Dragon and Schroder Asia Pacific now represent better value for money in the sector.

Smaller companies funds start 2012 with a bang By Lora Coventry 13-Mar-2012 11:30 AM
The sector traditionally outperforms the market during rallies and this year’s mini-surge has been no different.

ISA investors miss out on £500m By Lora Coventry 12-Mar-2012 01:30 PM
The average cash ISA customer has failed to use £2,150 of their £5,340 tax-free allowance.

How to get the best from Brazil By Lora Coventry 08-Mar-2012 08:00 AM
As Brazil overtakes the UK as the world’s sixth-largest economy, we take a look at the funds that offer the strongest exposure to the Latin American country.

Trusts for your ISA: Big discounts By Lora Coventry 07-Mar-2012 03:30 PM
After a tough year in 2011, particularly the second half, Numis Securities says there has been a notable turnaround in investor sentiment in 2012.

Trusts for your ISA: Emerging markets By Lora Coventry 07-Mar-2012 11:45 AM
FE Trustnet examines a closed-ended emerging markets vehicle that differs from its peers in that it allocates only 50 per cent of its AUM to Asia.

Don’t dismiss investment trusts for income By Lora Coventry 06-Mar-2012 05:00 PM
While more than a third of open-ended funds cut their dividend last year, their closed-ended counterparts moved in the opposite direction.

Japan one year on: Funds struggle to regain losses By Lora Coventry 06-Mar-2012 10:30 AM
The after-effects of the earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster are still being felt in the region 12 months later.

Bonham Carter: Why I’m avoiding property By Lora Coventry 05-Mar-2012 03:00 PM
The sector’s expensive price tag and illiquid nature make it poor value compared with equities.

Greetham piles into equities By Lora Coventry 05-Mar-2012 11:00 AM
Fidelity’s head of multi-asset says that while a turning point in the market is rarely obvious at the time, positive growth indicators and falling inflation suggest now is a good time to take the plunge.

Spreadbury cuts financials exposure By Lora Coventry 03-Mar-2012 02:00 PM
The FE Alpha Manager says the cautious nature of bond investors means he needs to consider the worst-case scenario for the banking sector.

What you’ve been saying this week By Lora Coventry 02-Mar-2012 05:00 PM
Over the past seven days our readers have been up in arms over the “immorality” of hedge funds, Spreadbury's latest offering and BlackRock's call for greater industry transparency.

BlackRock’s Larry Fink: Why I’m 100 per cent in equities By Lora Coventry 02-Mar-2012 03:00 PM
The CEO says that sitting in cash harms growth and makes no sense for individuals hoping to save for their retirement.

Vanguard CIO pledges to keep costs down By Lora Coventry 02-Mar-2012 12:00 PM
Jeff Molitor is welcoming RDR with open arms, saying anything that increases the transparency of charges will benefit his firm.

Back to top of page