Train triumphs over long-term By Mark Smith 10-Aug-2012 01:00 PM
The Lindsell Train investment trust has more than trebled share-holders' initial investment over the last decade.

Investment tips from Gary Potter and Rob Burdett By Mark Smith 09-Aug-2012 02:00 PM
The managers of the popular Thames River Distribution fund explain everything from why they don’t hold Neil Woodford to the encouraging returns investors can expect in the coming years.

Investors "over-exposed" to equity income By Mark Smith 09-Aug-2012 08:00 AM
While there are sound reasons for investing in dividend paying companies, experts say investors must be careful not to let the asset class dominate their portfolio.

Five alternatives to equity income By Mark Smith 08-Aug-2012 12:00 PM
With FE Alpha Manager Steve Russell expressing concerns of a bubble emerging in equity income, FE Trustnet looks at five alternatives to the asset class.

Replacements for First State Asia Pacific Leaders By Mark Smith 07-Aug-2012 06:00 PM
Rob Gleeson, head of research at FE, picks three alternatives to star manager Angus Tulloch’s fund, which may soon be closed to new investors.

Star managers caught out by Standard Chartered scandal By Mark Smith 07-Aug-2012 12:15 PM
The latest furore to emerge from the banking sector could see the UK bank lose its licence in the US.

Threadneedle funds shrug off US downgrade By Mark Smith 06-Aug-2012 05:00 PM
On the anniversary of Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the US credit, FE Trustnet takes a closer look at the funds which coped the best.

Global income diversification myth exposed By Mark Smith 06-Aug-2012 12:00 PM
More and more investors are looking outside of the UK for income, but funds they expect to provide them with diversification are often exposed to the same stocks.

No hard landing in China, says Threadneedle’s Chan By Mark Smith 04-Aug-2012 02:30 PM
The manager of the China Opportunities fund says China’s move towards a more domestically focussed economy should off-set a slowdown in exports.

What you’ve been saying about industry charges By Mark Smith 03-Aug-2012 05:00 PM
This week's stories have provoked some passionate responses from FE Trustnet’s readers. Here are some of the highlights...

An alternative to Bolton’s Fidelity China Trust By Mark Smith 03-Aug-2012 11:30 AM
The JP Morgan Chinese investment trust has outperformed its rival with lower volatility.

FE Trustnet's stock picks under scrutiny By Mark Smith 02-Aug-2012 08:00 AM
Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, gives his view on the FE Trustnet team's favoured companies.

Forget cash and focus on the long-term winners, says Luthman By Mark Smith 01-Aug-2012 06:00 PM
The manager of the CF Liontrust Macro UK Growth fund is looking to a portfolio of consumer staples to profit from colossal changes sweeping through the global economy.

Flagship funds that have fallen from grace By Mark Smith 01-Aug-2012 01:15 PM
The financial crisis has exposed the frailties of a number of high-profile managers as well as making some sectors completely uninvestable.

Five years of crisis: How the investment climate has changed By Mark Smith 01-Aug-2012 08:00 AM
A series of stock market falls and a bleak economic outlook have put more of an emphasis on income-focused funds that target a low volatility.

Almost half expect Olympics to harm UK economy By Mark Smith 31-Jul-2012 05:00 PM
Many believe the Games will be a much needed shot in the arm for the economy, but a high proportion thinks they will be left disappointed.

Winterflood slams Bolton’s investment process By Mark Smith 31-Jul-2012 10:30 AM
A high level of gearing and question markets over the China trust’s analyst team are seen as big risks by some experts.

Half of investors to refuse advice post RDR By Mark Smith 30-Jul-2012 06:00 PM
The new measures are supposed to be in the interests of consumers, but many fear they'll be worse off if they go it alone.

Schroders beats M&G in portfolio test By Mark Smith 30-Jul-2012 10:45 AM
The top-rated Schroder Asian Income, Schroder International Bond and Schroder US Mid Cap funds contributed greatly to performance in our study.

A UK growth trust to withstand the crisis By Mark Smith 27-Jul-2012 12:15 PM
Keystone Investment Trust follows a similar strategy to the majority of Invesco Perpetual’s equity portfolios, by seeking above-average performance with below-average volatility.

Woodford trust outshines flagship funds By Mark Smith 27-Jul-2012 08:00 AM
The FE Alpha Manager has long been associated with the Invesco Perpetual Income and High Income funds, but his Edinburgh Investment Trust more than holds its own against the pair.

Buying opportunity opens in Shell By Mark Smith 26-Jul-2012 04:30 PM
The 13 per cent fall in profits announced today is likely to be nothing more than a short-term blip for an otherwise solid blue-chip stock.

Ten stocks that have weathered the financial crisis By Mark Smith 26-Jul-2012 11:15 AM
Steady companies with exposure to emerging markets or other long-term growth drivers have taken the global macro headwinds in their stride over the last five years.

Deepest recession in history to get even worse, say experts By Mark Smith 25-Jul-2012 06:00 PM
The extreme drop in GDP surpassed even the most pessimistic forecasts, but economists say there will be more bad news to come unless the Government takes drastic action.

Bestinvest’s dog funds: Emerging markets By Mark Smith 25-Jul-2012 11:30 AM
Investing in the world’s fastest-growing regions is no guarantee against holding a dud fund, as new research shows.

Advantages of trusts outweighed by liquidity risk, says Potter By Mark Smith 24-Jul-2012 01:00 PM
Numerous FE Trustnet studies have highlighted the dominance of trusts over funds in the performance tables, but their benefits are heavily diluted if investors cannot trade when they want to.

Equities "the only game in town", says Chillingworth By Mark Smith 24-Jul-2012 08:00 AM
Rathbones’ chief investment officer says taking on some risk is preferable to a negative real return on the bond market.

Short-term obsession destroying investment potential By Mark Smith 23-Jul-2012 03:30 PM
Unicorn’s Chris Hutchinson believes much of what is wrong with the industry can be attributed to the 22-second average trading period for equities.

Most successful funds of the financial crisis By Mark Smith 23-Jul-2012 11:00 AM
With five years having passed since global markets started to show signs of weakness, FE Trustnet takes a look at the funds that have weathered the downturn the best.

Woodford: Brace yourself for widespread profit warnings By Mark Smith 20-Jul-2012 06:30 PM
The Invesco manager believes the only way to make any money in the current environment is by focusing on high quality, stable businesses.

Newton Real Return proves worth over long-term By Mark Smith 20-Jul-2012 12:00 PM
The £6bn portfolio has been overshadowed by Standard Life GARS in terms of inflows, but it has a more established track record.

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