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-gbThu, 17 May 2012 05:16:36 GMTThu, 17 May 2012 05:16:36 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=335138Andrew WellsFidelity’s global fixed income CIO says that although Greece remains on a knife-edge, its relatively small role in the European economy means its exit from the single currency won’t be the disaster everyone is predicting. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=335138http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=335059Mark SmithWhile traditionally seen as a riskier asset class, corporate fixed interest is now arguably a safer bet than UK government bonds.Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=335059http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=335032Thomas McMahonAs more traditional emerging market countries begin to falter, the likes of Indonesia, Malaysia and Turkey have stepped in to take their place. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=335032http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334962Mark SmithA number of the top performing regional emerging market funds have soft-closed, but there are few strong replacements ready to fill the void. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334962http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334943Joshua AusdenThe flexibility of more general emerging market funds has allowed them to protect themselves better than their BRIC counterparts during turbulent periods. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334943http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334820Thomas McMahonThe products are neither focused enough for a high-conviction play on a certain country nor diverse enough to be considered emerging market funds.Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334820http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334647Mark SmithBlackRock’s chief equity strategist says investors are so bogged down in potential risks that they are failing to capitalise on the prevailing strength of the US economy.Tue, 15 May 2012 17:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334647http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334581Mark SmithWhile most investors remain disappointed by the performance of their SIPP, they are much happier than personal and stakeholder pension contributors.Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334581http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334552Joshua AusdenThe manager of the sector-leading Unicorn Free Spirit fund says fears of a dotcom-style bubble are way off the mark.Tue, 15 May 2012 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334552http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334504Mark SmithFund managers and equity specialists tell FE Trustnet which popular companies they are choosing to avoid.Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334504http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334497Thomas McMahonThe sector is under-researched and out of favour, meaning bargains are commonplace for those who know where to look for them. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334497http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334278Bryn JonesAs voters across Europe reject austerity measures and yields on government bonds fall to record lows, Rathbones’ fixed income director can find little to be positive about in the months ahead. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334278http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=335154www.StructuredRetailProducts.comTue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=335154http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334228Association of Investment CompaniesThe Association of Investment Companies (AIC) looks at how asset allocation has changed in the last 12 months, and which trusts have made the biggest regional moves.Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334228http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334232Thomas McMahonAs more emerging markets move away from an export-led economic model and re-focus their efforts on servicing their burgeoning middle classes, their reliance on demand from the West is beginning to decline. Mon, 14 May 2012 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334232http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334199Joshua AusdenAfter 10 years in the wilderness, there is a renewed interest in the sector.Mon, 14 May 2012 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334199http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334104Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet takes a look at the UK funds that have managed to effectively protect against the downside since the highs of mid-March.Mon, 14 May 2012 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334104http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334066Thomas McMahonThe former head of equities at M&G says the demise of the single currency will be a blessing in disguise for everyone involved. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=334066http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333913Joshua AusdenFE Alpha Manager and small cap expert John McClure talks to FE Trustnet about his favourite dividend-yielding stocks this year.Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333913http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333923Anthony LuzioA 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. Sun, 13 May 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333923http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333901Old Broad Street ResearchManager Martin Skanberg takes a bottom-up approach as he seeks to outperform his benchmark without taking on excessive volatility. Sun, 13 May 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333901http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333912Royce & AssociatesHistorical comparisons suggest a significant rebound in US smaller companies is on the way, according to the Legg Mason manager. Sat, 12 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333912http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333776Alastair Mundy The Investec manager says the people drawing parallels between the sectors are simply being naïve and are trying to convince themselves they won’t miss out on the next big thing.Sat, 12 May 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333776http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333917Thomas McMahonPresident Vladimir Putin is serious about opening the door to foreign investors, and the economy is stronger than many believe.Fri, 11 May 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333917http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333866Joshua AusdenThe price of bullion has dipped below the $1,600 mark for the first time this year as short-term speculators begin to look elsewhere. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333866http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333843Thomas McMahonFidelity Global Industrials has strongly outperformed its sector in rising markets, making it an option for bullish investors.Fri, 11 May 2012 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333843http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333821Mark SmithWith M&G Global Dividend, FE Alpha Manager Stuart Rhodes has taken advantage of the growing trend for investors to look outside the UK for income.Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333821http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333816Joshua AusdenTrojan Capital is typical of Troy Asset Management’s offerings, shielding itself from the worst of crashes and providing steady returns when markets rally.Fri, 11 May 2012 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333816http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333653Mark SmithLesser-known funds lead the sector but the majority of cash is concentrated in just a few middle-of-the-road giants. Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333653http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=333926www.StructuredRetailProducts.comFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=333926http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333638Stuart ParksWhile the world’s second-largest economy is unlikely to repeat its spectacular performance of the past 10 years, its growth is likely to remain the envy of the West for some time to come.Thu, 10 May 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333638http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333599Thomas McMahonThe former Liberal Democrat spokesperson says the sector rewards investors handsomely for taking on a little extra risk. Thu, 10 May 2012 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333599http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333538Mark SmithFE Trustnet has compiled a list of applications that try to make an adviser’s life that little bit easier.Thu, 10 May 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333538http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333519Joshua AusdenThe FE Alpha Manager’s stability during the turmoil of the past 12 months has more than compensated for his underperformance in 2009 and 2010.Thu, 10 May 2012 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333519http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333500Thomas McMahonConfidence has been badly hit by the latest developments in the eurozone crisis, but financial advisers say this is the perfect time to buy. Thu, 10 May 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333500http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333390Mark SmithThe manager says the poor sentiment that currently surrounds the region overlooks its potential for spectacular growth over the next five years.Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333390http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333395Mark SmithBDT hopes the move will make its products more likely to appear on IFAs’ buy-lists.Wed, 09 May 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333395http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333391Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet takes a closer look at some sector-leading portfolios in the AIC universe that are inexpensive, even by the standards of the closed-ended space.Wed, 09 May 2012 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333391http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333387Mark SmithWith the deadline for the Retail Distribution Review looming, the industry still seems unsure of what it means for closed-ended funds.Wed, 09 May 2012 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333387http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333386Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at three specialist trusts with a track-record of strong returns.Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333386http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333340Joshua AusdenInvestors who only hold open-ended vehicles are missing out on the best-performing portfolios of some of the biggest names in the industry. Wed, 09 May 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333340http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333345Mark SmithFE Trustnet takes a closer look at James Anderson, John Pennink and Lord Jacob Rothschild, three of the most highly rated managers in the closed-ended space.Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333345http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=333663www.StructuredRetailProducts.comWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=333663http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333313Thomas McMahonThe manager says that using historical comparisons, current P/E ratios suggest stocks should provide an average annual return of 10.6 per cent over the next decade.Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333313http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333291Mark SmithFirst State’s sector-leading emerging markets managers are adopting a cautious approach given the risks that continue to threaten the world economy.Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333291http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333267Joshua AusdenThe industry body says any fees not included in the total expense ratio “are pretty immaterial” and that RDR should sort out any imperfections that do exist in the current model.Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333267http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333248Mark SmithIndustry experts say Greece’s inability to form a government means its exit from the single currency is now inevitable, while Francois Hollande’s victory in France marks another turning point. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333248http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333233Joshua AusdenAn over-reliance on a handful of stocks means that if one company hits a rough patch it could be disastrous for the entire sector. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333233http://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=333399www.StructuredRetailProducts.comTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/DisplayStory.aspx?id=333399http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333031Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at some options for the investor looking to beat the crowd into high-risk, high-return destinations.Mon, 07 May 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333031http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333015Pascal DowlingLow returns from fixed income products and the rising cost of living mean pensioners can no longer shield themselves from risk if they want to live out their retirement comfortably. Sun, 06 May 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333015http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332932Javier GarciaReforms aimed at reducing the extent to which the country relies on oil will lead to improved corporate governance and better stock market returns, writes Swiss & Global's Javier Garcia.Sun, 06 May 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332932http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333027Anthony LuzioInvestors 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.Sat, 05 May 2012 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333027http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333032Mark SmithWith banks awash with cash and GDP higher than it was in the run-up to the financial crisis, the world’s largest economy looks set to go from strength to strength. Fri, 04 May 2012 17:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333032http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333003Mark SmithFE Trustnet reviews the most noteworthy comments from this week’s news stories and the most interesting responses from our readers.Fri, 04 May 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=333003http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332953Mark SmithMost funds in the sector invest in the UK’s largest dividend holders but optimistic investors should look for funds with more cyclical exposure.Fri, 04 May 2012 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332953http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332940Thomas McMahonA fund run by FE Alpha Managers Jan Luthman and Stephen Bailey offers investors the chance to outperform in both rising and falling markets.Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332940http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332904Mark SmithInvesco Perpetual’s offerings dominate the sector, but one cheaper fund has outperformed these two over three years, with a higher yield and lower volatility. Fri, 04 May 2012 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332904http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332805Joshua AusdenThe ability to protect against the downside during falling markets has been the key to success in the last decade. Fri, 04 May 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332805http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332773Thomas McMahonSales figures suggest that the strong start to the year made by equities has failed to quell fears of a 2011-style slump. Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332773http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332671Colin McLean SVM’s Colin McLean says the lack of coverage that recent political unrest in Africa received underlines the importance of carrying out independent research.Thu, 03 May 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332671http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332713Mark SmithThe fund manager says demand for the technology giant’s products is driven by peer pressure and will dry up as soon as the next “must-have” gadget comes along.Thu, 03 May 2012 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332713http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332695Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at some of the best-performing smaller companies portfolios focused on regions such as Japan, Europe and the US.Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332695http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332683Joshua AusdenThe FE Alpha Manager says many investors have underestimated the impact of the eurozone fallout and even another round of quantitative easing wouldn’t tempt him into riskier assets. Thu, 03 May 2012 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332683http://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332486Mark SmithLow dividend yields and the prospect of a prolonged period of deleveraging in the West mean that good value stocks are few and far between.Thu, 03 May 2012 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/Research.aspx?id=332486