http://www.trustnet.com/News/NewsHome.aspxFE 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 VCTsen-gbSat, 04 Feb 2012 05:33:52 GMTSat, 04 Feb 2012 05:33:52 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pnghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308990Lora CoventryThe oft-repeated warning against selling when markets are down appears to have fallen on deaf ears in 2011.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308990http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308955Lora CoventryThe sector is attractively valued at the moment, on a discount of 21 per cent.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308955http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308931Joshua AusdenHigh volatility and the impact of gearing have made it increasingly difficult for closed-ended funds to consistently outperform their peer group in recent years. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308931http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308903Lora CoventryJupiter’s chief investment officer says fund managers at the group live or die by their performance.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308903http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308874Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet asks three industry professionals which of the asset manager’s funds they would recommend and why.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308874http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308794Pascal DowlingThe multi-manager funds have returned an average of 47.7 per cent each since the start of 2009.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308794http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308702Ian WarmerdamIan Warmerdam, co-manager of the Henderson Horizon Global Technology fund, gives his views on two technology giants that are dominating headlines.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308702http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308701Lora CoventryResults from the oil major came in below expectations, but a two per cent hike in dividends means the stock is still attractive. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308701http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308681Joshua AusdenThe manager of Schroder Global Equity Income is poised to switch the position of her portfolio depending on the outcome of Greek debt talks.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308681http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308648Lora CoventryMany Britons that have invested in Europe may be surprised to discover their reliance on the continued weakness of the pound.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308648http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308653Pascal DowlingFunds with exposure to France could see trading costs soar if president Nicolas Sarkozy pushes ahead with his plan for a tax on financial transactions, prompting massive outflows from the region.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308653http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308445Joshua AusdenNatural resources funds with a significant exposure to the precious metal also bounced significantly in January.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308445http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=309010SRPAdviser.comThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=309010http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308444Phil DoelUK PLC offers capital growth potential and the ability to deliver an attractive and growing dividend when income returns from a number of other asset classes are suffering.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308444http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308466Joshua AusdenOn a risk/return basis, the £211.6m fund has one of the best records of any multi-asset product since its launch 15 years ago. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308466http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308412Lora CoventryThe total outlay required for a degree in 18 years’ time is likely to be around £120,000, according to research from rplan. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308412http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308392Joshua AusdenTom Dobell's fund is one of the highest-profile on the market, but vast assets under management (AUM) restrict its ability to hold small and mid cap recovery stocks.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308392http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308357Lora CoventryAnnual payouts of up to 7.2 per cent are available from funds celebrating their third birthday this month. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308357http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308331Abhishek MadarasmiThere has been a huge increase in these products over the last two years, with many financial advisors recommending them as alternatives to traditional safe-havens.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=308331http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305719Joshua AusdenIFAs are calling for greater transparency of fund fees and have been incensed by the IMA’s defence of the current setup. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305719http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=308796SRPAdviser.comWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=308796http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=308795SRPAdviser.comWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=308795http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305708Lora CoventryOne year on from the first signs of unrest in the Middle East, the move towards economic freedom is creating once-in-a-generation investment opportunities.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305708http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305682Lora CoventryPessimism about a hard landing in the region has lifted, but many stocks still remain attractively valued.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305682http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305646Joshua AusdenHigh volatility and the impact of gearing meant just a small number of closed-ended vehicles consistently outperformed their benchmark in recent years. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305646http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305617Lora CoventryMany sectors that have struggled since the beginning of last year have now entered positive territory for the period.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305617http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305604Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet asks a panel of industry professionals which unconventional investment products they are currently backing. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305604http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305465Mark SmithHugh Cuthbert believes the panic of the past six months was necessary to force through the funding and austerity needed to end the sovereign debt problem once and for all.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305465http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=308469SRPAdviser.comTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=308469http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305455Lora CoventryManagers from across the investment spectrum are coming together at the event to reveal their outlook for the year.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305455http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305429Joshua AusdenThe asset management firm is frustrated by “Ryanair pricing” which does not accurately express the true cost of investing in a fund.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305429http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305367Lora CoventryInvestors lack the confidence to invest in property outside of London, but there are opportunities in sale and leasebacks, ground rents, healthcare and student accommodation. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305367http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305350Joshua AusdenThe FE Alpha Manager accepts that Schroder UK Mid Cap 250 has had a tough five years, but is convinced it will be back to winning ways in 2012.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305350http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304970Dr Bjørn K DrøbakThere is much confusion surrounding the law on investing for children and many myths about the benefits provided by financial products for the under-18s, writes Dr Bjørn K Drøbak. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304970http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305322Bryn JonesRecent stimulus measures announced by central banks have kept a global slump at arm's length, but the lack of a knockout blow means bonds currently look better value than riskier assets, writes Bryn Jones.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305322http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305199Mark SmithAlmost one-third of funds in the Mixed Investment sectors have taken on more risk than the rules allow, while 24 per cent don’t hold enough cash or bonds. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305199http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=305725SRPAdviser.comMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=305725http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305204Joshua AusdenAlex Crooke, manager of the Bankers Investment Trust, shares his predictions for both developed and emerging nations this year.Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305204http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305187Anthony LuzioWhile the eurozone is facing a torrid time, the flexibility of many funds invested in the region has allowed them to outstrip their peers.Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305187http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305209Lora CoventryWith income at the forefront of investors’ minds this year, we ask two industry professionals how to pick out the companies most likely to provide a reliable stream of earnings.Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305209http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305135Pascal DowlingIndustry professionals tell FE Trustnet how someone with a risk-averse approach to investing should go about choosing a fund.Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305135http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305198Joshua AusdenThe industry body says fees not included in the TER have a negligible effect on total return, but IFAs say it is missing the point. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305198http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305154Pascal DowlingWhile an embargo on the commodity will cause its price to soar, this won’t necessarily be reflected in the valuations of companies such as Shell and BP.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305154http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305117Pascal DowlingThe UK’s increasingly isolated position in Europe is the real issue for those discussing Scotland’s future.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305117http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305107Lora CoventryA group of industry professionals tell FE Trustnet which of the asset manager’s funds they would recommend and why.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305107http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305066Mark SmithRobin Stoakley believes the trend that has seen investors become more cautious over the past 12 months will reverse this year.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=305066http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304995Joshua AusdenThe short-term poor performance of the 12 funds takes nothing away from the group’s impressive record over the longer-term. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304995http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=305212SRPAdviser.comFri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=305212http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304990Lora CoventryNew mums and dads can cut the £10,382 annual cost of raising a child down to as little as £3,440 if they invest their money effectively. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304990http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304958Joshua AusdenSuggestions that the Fed will introduce another round of quantitative easing mean the precious metal will maintain its popularity over the dollar as the safe-haven of choice.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304958http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304911Mark SmithCountries in the West must devalue their currencies if they want to compete with emerging markets.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304911http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304894Lora CoventryThe volatility that characterised 2011 has led to a surge in demand for fixed interest products.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304894http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304883Joshua AusdenInvestors and IFAs have expressed concern that the star manager’s priorities no longer lie with the Merlin portfolios.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304883http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304739Mark SmithFE Trustnet takes a look at the most consistent underperformers in the IMA’s bond sectors.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304739http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=305211SRPAdviser.comThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=305211http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=305210SRPAdviser.comThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=305210http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304733Lora CoventryThe replacement for IMA Cautious Managed has finally opened for business, following the industry body’s revamp of the other Managed sectors.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304733http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304751Mark SmithThe fund manager believes China and other developing nations will benefit from high commodity prices and foreign investment in 2012. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304751http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304705Lora CoventryAs the country digests the news that its GDP contracted by 0.2 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year, a number of investment professionals explain how they have reacted.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304705http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304680Joshua AusdenThe lack of traditional safe haven assets helped manager Peter Eerdmans as he doubled investors’ money over the past five years.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304680http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304654Mark SmithFE Trustnet takes a look at some of the largest funds that have also proved to be the poorest value over the medium- and long-term.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304654http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304645Lora CoventryA group of IFAs tell FE Trustnet where they are putting money away for their offspring in a bid to save for university, house deposits and beyond.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304645http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304512Joshua AusdenInterest in internationally focused smaller companies funds continues to mount, despite a lack of commended options available to UK investors.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304512http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=304997SRPAdviser.comWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=304997http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=304996SRPAdviser.comWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=304996http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304529Joshua AusdenA new poll has revealed an alarming lack of knowledge among financial advisers about the implications of RDR.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304529http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304488Lora CoventryThe top-performing closed-ended vehicles in 2011 had low cyclical exposure, a high large cap weighting, and a focus on overseas earnings.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304488http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304410Mark SmithSchroders’ head of global and international equities gives her top tips for making the most of investment opportunities in 2012. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304410http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304397Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet examines which investment trusts have consistently increased their yield year-on-year.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304397http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304382Lora CoventryFE Trustnet looks at some of the key companies that certain managers are shunning in a bid to add Alpha to their fund.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304382http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304263Mark SmithThe Rathbones manager says his experience during the global financial crisis has hammered home the importance of non-cyclical stocks.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304263http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=304758SRPAdviser.comTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=304758http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304267Mark SmithGraham French's M&G Managed Growth fund offers exposure to the most impressive equity products in the group’s range. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304267http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304234Lora CoventryThe sector’s diversification benefits and relatively high yields have led to an increase in its popularity in recent years.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304234http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304214Joshua AusdenOne of the major advantages closed-ended funds have held over their open-ended counterparts is being steadily eroded.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304214http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304185Mark SmithFE Trustnet begins a series of articles aimed at revealing the least consistent giant funds in the investment management industry.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304185http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304168Lora CoventryThe manager says retail is responsible for the majority of bad news at the moment, and even this sector should improve later in the year. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304168http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304078Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet highlights a selection of top-performing actively managed funds that charge retail investors significantly less than their peers. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304078http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=304537SRPAdviser.comMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=304537http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=303992Thomas Schüssler Investors looking for a regular income stream should look for a lower payout compared with earnings rather than the highest yield available, writes Thomas Schüssler of DWS. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=303992http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304010Joshua AusdenThe final study in the series underlines how difficult it has been for funds to reliably outperform their sector in a period characterised by high volatility. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304010http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304036Pascal DowlingIn the second part of our series, FE Trustnet examines the make-up of funds in the IMA’s Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares sector.Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304036http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304006Mark SmithPremier’s investment director says the problems affecting the eurozone have yet to be resolved, meaning the recent surge in equities is likely to be short-lived. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304006http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304011Anthony LuzioWith the coming year of the dragon, FE Trustnet takes a look at what investors stand to gain – or lose – from investing in China.Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=304011