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-gbTue, 21 May 2013 06:34:22 GMTTue, 21 May 2013 06:34:22 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pnghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425801/five-cheap-ftse-stocks-that-have-lagged-the-rally/Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet asks The Share Centre’s Helal Miah to highlight five large cap stocks that still represent good value for investors. Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425801/five-cheap-ftse-stocks-that-have-lagged-the-rally/http://www.trustnet.com/News/424126/podger-market-correction-has-already-happened/Alex PagetThe Fidelity manager says the hit taken by economically sensitive stocks over the past year represents a break in the pattern of market behaviour that had been constant since the financial crisis.Fri, 10 May 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424126/podger-market-correction-has-already-happened/http://www.trustnet.com/News/423645/the-star-managers-who-stand-out-from-the-crowd/Alex PagetWith a growing number of experts highlighting a lack of value in the equity market following the recent rally, a contrarian manager with a wealth of experience is a very attractive prospect. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423645/the-star-managers-who-stand-out-from-the-crowd/http://www.trustnet.com/News/422545/uk-small-cap-funds-dominate-high-growth-rivals/Alex PagetData from FE Analytics shows that the top-performing UK small cap funds have beaten the best emerging markets portfolios over five and 10 years. Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/422545/uk-small-cap-funds-dominate-high-growth-rivals/http://www.trustnet.com/News/422277/legg-mason-japan-equity-fund-storms-to-the-top-of-sales-charts/Joshua AusdenThe five crown-rated fund has been the standout Japanese fund during the recent rally, but investors should be prepared for high levels of volatility.Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/422277/legg-mason-japan-equity-fund-storms-to-the-top-of-sales-charts/http://www.trustnet.com/News/420143/funds-that-add-the-most-value-strategic-bonds/Thomas McMahonL&G Dynamic Bond has added the highest amount of alpha to its benchmark in this area of the market over the past five years, beating the likes of M&G Optimal Income and Fidelity Strategic Bond.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/420143/funds-that-add-the-most-value-strategic-bonds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/419141/why-you-should-be-wary-of-the-booming-high-yield-market/Thomas McMahonFidelity’s Peter Khan says that warnings about a bubble in this bond sector should be taken seriously.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/419141/why-you-should-be-wary-of-the-booming-high-yield-market/http://www.trustnet.com/News/419125/greetham-japan-is-my-favourite-equity-market/Joshua AusdenThe Fidelity manager says the weakening yen combined with a strengthening dollar will boost the region’s competitiveness.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/419125/greetham-japan-is-my-favourite-equity-market/http://www.trustnet.com/News/419083/the-dangers-of-backing-bright-young-managers/Alex PagetHargreaves Lansdown’s Mark Dampier says any fund manager can outperform when markets are rising and it is not until they have been through a crash as well that it is possible to judge their true worth. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/419083/the-dangers-of-backing-bright-young-managers/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418713/how-to-judge-when-a-fund-is-too-big/Alex PagetFunds that focus on the same area of the market, such as small caps, can have different capacities depending on how frequently they trade.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418713/how-to-judge-when-a-fund-is-too-big/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418179/funds-that-add-the-most-value-uk-smaller-companies/Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at the small cap funds that have added the most value to their specified benchmark.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418179/funds-that-add-the-most-value-uk-smaller-companies/http://www.trustnet.com/News/417672/five-funds-that-buy-the-best-of-the-best/Alex PagetA group of industry experts reveal their pick of the funds that aim to generate growth by ignoring market noise and focusing on underlying quality. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417672/five-funds-that-buy-the-best-of-the-best/http://www.trustnet.com/News/417655/five-funds-that-find-the-bargains-for-you/Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at the funds whose managers have a strong track record of buying battered stocks and reaping the benefits when they return to health.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417655/five-funds-that-find-the-bargains-for-you/http://www.trustnet.com/News/417447/fidelitys-alex-wright-my-best-ever-investment/Alex PagetIn the next article in the series, FE Alpha Manager Alex Wright highlights the best investment decision he has ever made and points to one that could follow in its footsteps. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417447/fidelitys-alex-wright-my-best-ever-investment/http://www.trustnet.com/News/417209/why-you-should-be-wary-of-sector-leading-funds/Joshua AusdenUnicorn UK Income, Aberdeen Global Asian Smaller Companies and Legg Mason Japan Equity have blown away their peers, but is it fair to compare them to their IMA sector? Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417209/why-you-should-be-wary-of-sector-leading-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/417105/alternatives-to-fidelity-uk-smaller-companies/Joshua AusdenInvestors can no longer get access to the five crown-rated fund unless they already have a monthly savings plan set up. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417105/alternatives-to-fidelity-uk-smaller-companies/http://www.trustnet.com/News/416213/hodges-beware-false-strategic-bond-funds/Alex PagetThe manager of the L&G Dynamic Bond fund says investors are being misled by the name of the IMA sector into buying funds that are neither strategic nor flexible. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416213/hodges-beware-false-strategic-bond-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/415158/three-companies-that-could-derail-the-emerging-market-giants/Jenna VoigtMany of the largest and most popular funds across the IMA emerging markets sectors rely on the same elite group of stocks. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/415158/three-companies-that-could-derail-the-emerging-market-giants/http://www.trustnet.com/News/414564/spreadbury-why-im-not-buying-in-to-the-market-optimism/Jenna VoigtWorries over debt levels and economic growth have caused the fixed interest expert to favour defensive sectors over more cyclical ones.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/414564/spreadbury-why-im-not-buying-in-to-the-market-optimism/http://www.trustnet.com/News/411533/the-funds-that-have-stood-toe-to-toe-with-trusts-in-the-rally/Alex PagetFE Trustnet reveals the open-ended funds that have managed to keep up with their closed-ended counterparts so far this year.Sun, 31 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/411533/the-funds-that-have-stood-toe-to-toe-with-trusts-in-the-rally/http://www.trustnet.com/News/412267/managers-favourite-funds-emerging-asia/Jenna VoigtIn the next article in the series, FE Trustnet looks at the most popular portfolios among fund of funds managers across the IMA Asia Pacific ex Japan and IMA China/Greater China sectors.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/412267/managers-favourite-funds-emerging-asia/http://www.trustnet.com/News/412216/a-new-breed-of-uk-special-situations-fund/Joshua AusdenThe likes of Fidelity and M&G have dominated the UK All Companies sector in recent years, but there is now a new force to be reckoned with.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/412216/a-new-breed-of-uk-special-situations-fund/http://www.trustnet.com/News/412107/why-the-high-profile-bond-funds-are-underperforming/Thomas McMahonBond funds under the management of M&G, Fidelity and JPM have all had a tough time of late, due to their reluctance to take on peripheral risk.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/412107/why-the-high-profile-bond-funds-are-underperforming/http://www.trustnet.com/News/411716/wealth-managers-fund-picks-brooks-macdonald/Jenna VoigtIn the second article in the series, Brooks Macdonald’s Mark Shields shares his firm’s highest-conviction fund bets in the current market. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/411716/wealth-managers-fund-picks-brooks-macdonald/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410995/how-to-cash-in-on-the-revolution-in-high-growth-companies/Jenna VoigtHargreaves Lansdown’s Adrian Lowcock explains how investors can gain access to the AIM market following the announcement of tax breaks for stocks listed on the index.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410995/how-to-cash-in-on-the-revolution-in-high-growth-companies/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410710/the-fe-alpha-manager-leaving-the-competition-flailing/Alex PagetAlex Wright has beaten his nearest competitor by 44.8 percentage points over the past half-decade and has massively outperformed over three years as well.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410710/the-fe-alpha-manager-leaving-the-competition-flailing/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410418/bestinvests-fund-picks-for-the-2013-isa-season/Joshua AusdenWith the ISA deadline fast approaching, Bestinvest’s Jason Hollands highlights the funds he is recommending to cautious, balanced and aggressive investors this year.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410418/bestinvests-fund-picks-for-the-2013-isa-season/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410010/the-managers-who-have-missed-out-on-the-equity-rally/Joshua AusdenNumerous big-name managers have failed to keep up with surging markets in the past nine months, but Hargreaves Lansdown’s Adrian Lowcock says this should not be a cause for concern. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410010/the-managers-who-have-missed-out-on-the-equity-rally/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409695/five-alternatives-to-schroder-uk-alpha-plus/Joshua AusdenInvestors concerned about the departure of Richard Buxton from the £3.5bn fund may wish to consider switching to some of the following options.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409695/five-alternatives-to-schroder-uk-alpha-plus/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409587/hidden-gems-in-fidelity-special-situations/Jenna VoigtIn the next article in the series, FE Trustnet takes a look under the bonnet of Sanjeev Shah’s top-performing fund to reveal some of his highest-conviction bets.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409587/hidden-gems-in-fidelity-special-situations/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409589/being-underweight-bonds-makes-sense-admits-spreadbury/Thomas McMahonThe manager of the Fidelity Strategic Bond fund says that with yields at historic lows and inflation on the rise, the switch into equities is understandable. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409589/being-underweight-bonds-makes-sense-admits-spreadbury/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409542/how-to-protect-against-the-threat-of-rising-inflation/Joshua AusdenTom Stevenson, investment director at Fidelity, reveals the steps investors can take to protect their capital against the eroding effect of rising prices. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409542/how-to-protect-against-the-threat-of-rising-inflation/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409282/how-to-get-a-monthly-income-from-global-funds/Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at how to create a portfolio of top-rated overseas-focused funds that pay out at different times of the year.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409282/how-to-get-a-monthly-income-from-global-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409143/five-cheap-passive-funds-for-your-2013-isa/Joshua AusdenThe belief that “all passives are cheap” is a dangerous one, given the range of cost – and quality – on offer to retail investors in the UK.Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409143/five-cheap-passive-funds-for-your-2013-isa/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409038/five-bargain-stock-picks-for-your-2013-isa/Joshua AusdenJames Griffin, manager of the Fidelity Moneybuilder Growth fund, reveals the blue chips that he believes are both undervalued and capable of delivering strong growth over the coming years. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409038/five-bargain-stock-picks-for-your-2013-isa/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408837/managers-favourite-funds-fixed-income/Alex PagetRichard Woolnough is the most popular bond manager among his fellow professionals, with 92 funds of funds counting one of his portfolios as a top-10 holding.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408837/managers-favourite-funds-fixed-income/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408034/the-cheaper-way-to-build-an-isa/Jenna VoigtThere is now enough variety in index-tracking funds to build a fully diversified portfolio of these low-cost products with exposure to various asset classes, sectors and region, says Whitechurch’s Gavin Haynes.Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408034/the-cheaper-way-to-build-an-isa/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408060/why-this-years-cash-isas-are-a-waste-of-time/Thomas McMahonThe vast majority of investors hold cash rather than funds in their ISA, but would have been far better off taking on a slightly larger amount of risk.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408060/why-this-years-cash-isas-are-a-waste-of-time/http://www.trustnet.com/News/407843/nick-trains-long-term-stock-picks-for-a-2013-isa/Alex PagetInvestors may wish to draw on the ideas of one of the UK’s most highly rated managers for their ISA this year. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407843/nick-trains-long-term-stock-picks-for-a-2013-isa/http://www.trustnet.com/News/407632/the-lower-cost-way-of-diversifying-your-portfolio/Alex PagetMany funds of funds contain both actively managed and passive portfolios, offering investors the benefits of each. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407632/the-lower-cost-way-of-diversifying-your-portfolio/http://www.trustnet.com/News/407186/aberdeen-emerging-market-trackers-are-absurd/Thomas McMahonInvestors looking for some exposure to the high-growth sector in their ISA should avoid passive products, according to Aberdeen's head of Asia Pacific strategy and asset allocation.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407186/aberdeen-emerging-market-trackers-are-absurd/http://www.trustnet.com/News/405370/top-rated-trusts-for-an-equity-bull-market/Joshua AusdenWhile gearing and discount volatility can hurt closed-ended funds during market sell-offs, they maximise rewards in rallies.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/405370/top-rated-trusts-for-an-equity-bull-market/http://www.trustnet.com/News/405152/five-funds-for-a-five-year-horizon/Thomas McMahonTwo industry experts reveal the funds they would recommend to investors who want their money back in the next five years. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/405152/five-funds-for-a-five-year-horizon/http://www.trustnet.com/News/404491/what-the-uk-downgrade-means-for-your-investment-portfolio/Joshua AusdenIndustry experts tell FE Trustnet what impact they think Moody's downgrade of UK debt will have on various asset classes.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/404491/what-the-uk-downgrade-means-for-your-investment-portfolio/http://www.trustnet.com/News/404135/the-most-popular-property-funds-with-managers/Thomas McMahonThe income and diversification benefits offered by property mean a number of multi-managers have refused to give up on their favourite funds in the out-of-favour sector.Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/404135/the-most-popular-property-funds-with-managers/http://www.trustnet.com/News/403873/how-to-maximise-your-profits-through-property-investing/Jenna VoigtMost IFAs tend to recommend funds that own buildings for their clients’ property exposure, but FE Trustnet research shows these have massively underperformed their sector rivals that hold equities.Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/403873/how-to-maximise-your-profits-through-property-investing/