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-gbSun, 19 May 2013 02:55:08 GMTSun, 19 May 2013 02:55:08 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pnghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424871/leaviss-now-is-the-time-to-buy-index-linked-bonds/Jenna VoigtM&G’s Jim Leaviss says inflation will become more of a threat the longer that central banks continue along their current path, and that investors need to take steps to protect themselves against this.Tue, 14 May 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424871/leaviss-now-is-the-time-to-buy-index-linked-bonds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/424779/the-next-big-thing-uk-growth/Joshua AusdenIn the next article in the series, FE Trustnet asks the experts to highlight future stars of the industry – this time, in the UK All Companies sector.Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424779/the-next-big-thing-uk-growth/http://www.trustnet.com/News/424136/why-bigger-isnt-always-better-in-the-fund-management-industry/Joshua AusdenMany IMA funds attract billions of pounds in assets simply because they are backed by large-scale pension schemes and are often default options for investors without the time or experience to build a portfolio themselves.Sun, 12 May 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424136/why-bigger-isnt-always-better-in-the-fund-management-industry/http://www.trustnet.com/News/424191/the-high-yielding-sector-you-should-avoid-at-all-costs/Alex PagetPsigma’s Tom Becket says most UK commercial property funds yield less than 3 per cent after charges are taken into account, which combined with the limited potential for capital growth means they are unlikely to keep up with inflation. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424191/the-high-yielding-sector-you-should-avoid-at-all-costs/http://www.trustnet.com/News/423438/long-term-investors-must-raise-risk-exposure-says-mgs-aldridge/Alex PagetDividend-paying defensive stocks have been in vogue in recent years, but experts are beginning to question whether they are attractive at current valuations. Tue, 07 May 2013 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423438/long-term-investors-must-raise-risk-exposure-says-mgs-aldridge/http://www.trustnet.com/News/423044/fund-sales-plummet-in-20122013-isa-season/Thomas McMahonThe poor sales figures meant many investors missed one of the best 12-month periods for the market over the past five years. Fri, 03 May 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423044/fund-sales-plummet-in-20122013-isa-season/http://www.trustnet.com/News/422273/funds-that-will-benefit-from-a-commodities-recovery/Alex PagetBargain hunters who prefer to buy funds when they are at the bottom of the market may wish to consider investing in some of the following portfolios.Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/422273/funds-that-will-benefit-from-a-commodities-recovery/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/419218/what-to-do-if-there-are-no-safe-havens-left/Thomas McMahonThe recent slump in gold combined with rock-bottom yields on government bonds has left cautious investors panicking about where they can put their money now. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/419218/what-to-do-if-there-are-no-safe-havens-left/http://www.trustnet.com/News/419090/the-star-managers-to-guide-you-through-the-next-cycle/Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet looks at a selection of top-rated funds that have been headed up by the same manager through a number of market cycles. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/419090/the-star-managers-to-guide-you-through-the-next-cycle/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/418842/five-giant-funds-that-have-lived-up-to-the-hype/Joshua AusdenCharles Stanley Direct’s Rob Morgan reveals the funds that have attracted enormous inflows without allowing it to affect performance. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418842/five-giant-funds-that-have-lived-up-to-the-hype/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418276/morgan-mg-recoverys-slump-is-making-me-nervous/Joshua AusdenThe investment analyst says the fund’s massive size means it is finding it difficult to sell its holdings and that it is over-reliant on M&A activity. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418276/morgan-mg-recoverys-slump-is-making-me-nervous/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418045/jane-why-im-flourishing-running-a-boutique-fund/Alex PagetThe former head of equities at M&G is revelling in the freedom he has to manage the TM Darwin Multi Asset fund exactly how he wants. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418045/jane-why-im-flourishing-running-a-boutique-fund/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418204/dobell-apologises-for-mg-recovery-slump/Joshua AusdenThe manager points to his significant underweight in financials and poor stockpicking in industrial sectors as the biggest contributors to his underperformance over the last year.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418204/dobell-apologises-for-mg-recovery-slump/http://www.trustnet.com/News/417441/what-sets-mg-global-dividend-apart-from-its-rivals/Joshua AusdenManager Stuart Rhodes has used the added flexibility of sitting in the IMA Global sector to significantly outperform all of his yield-focused rivals in IMA Global Equity Income.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417441/what-sets-mg-global-dividend-apart-from-its-rivals/http://www.trustnet.com/News/416752/why-a-passive-fund-is-your-best-bet-in-a-bull-market/Joshua AusdenLimits on the amount active managers can hold in a single stock or sector mean they often struggle to keep up with trackers when equities are rising across the board. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416752/why-a-passive-fund-is-your-best-bet-in-a-bull-market/http://www.trustnet.com/News/416777/the-managers-who-are-preparing-for-a-market-correction/Alex PagetRathbones’ Julian Chillingworth and Henderson’s James de Bunsen are flying in the face of the current bullish consensus by taking profits in anticipation of a crash.Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416777/the-managers-who-are-preparing-for-a-market-correction/http://www.trustnet.com/News/416848/funds-that-tick-all-the-boxes-global-growth/Joshua AusdenIn the next article in the series, we look at funds in the IMA Global sector that score highly across FE’s rating systems.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416848/funds-that-tick-all-the-boxes-global-growth/http://www.trustnet.com/News/416253/how-to-properly-diversify-your-global-equity-exposure/Thomas McMahonHead of RE Research Rob Gleeson says investors should pick funds with different and complementary strategies to profiting from global growth to reduce the risk of one of these failing. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416253/how-to-properly-diversify-your-global-equity-exposure/http://www.trustnet.com/News/414907/five-global-funds-for-the-first-time-investor/Alex PagetFE Trustnet looks at five funds that offer a wide geographical exposure for the first time investor.Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/414907/five-global-funds-for-the-first-time-investor/http://www.trustnet.com/News/414660/the-bestselling-funds-of-the-2013-isa-season/Alex PagetIn the final few days before the 5 April ISA deadline, FE Trustnet looks at what have been the most popular funds so far this year. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/414660/the-bestselling-funds-of-the-2013-isa-season/http://www.trustnet.com/News/414522/the-best-performing-funds-of-2013/Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet looks at the open- and closed-ended funds that have dominated the performance tables in the first quarter of the year. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/414522/the-best-performing-funds-of-2013/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/411564/five-funds-that-spread-the-risk-for-you/Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at the funds that are well diversified across a large number of stocks but have still managed to outperform over significant periods of time.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/411564/five-funds-that-spread-the-risk-for-you/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410987/alternatives-to-aberdeen-and-first-states-flagship-funds/Joshua AusdenJust five funds run by either one of the wealth managers account for more than half of the £50bn in the IMA Global Emerging Markets sector, but soft-closures mean investors now have to look elsewhere. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410987/alternatives-to-aberdeen-and-first-states-flagship-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/411001/hidden-gems-in-frosts-artemis-income-fund/Jenna VoigtIn the next article in the series, FE Trustnet looks under the bonnet of the £5.1bn Artemis Income fund – one of the mainstays of the UK Equity Income sector.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/411001/hidden-gems-in-frosts-artemis-income-fund/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/409492/hargreaves-lansdowns-2013-isa-picks/Alex PagetAdrian Lowcock, the group’s senior investment manager, reveals the funds he would recommend for cautious, balanced and aggressive portfolios.Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409492/hargreaves-lansdowns-2013-isa-picks/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408926/what-the-fe-research-team-are-adding-to-their-isas/Jenna VoigtFE’s analysts have each taken a different approach in their individual portfolios, with drip-feeding, absolute return and speculative growth plays among the strategies used. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408926/what-the-fe-research-team-are-adding-to-their-isas/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409464/last-years-isa-bestsellers-where-are-they-now/Thomas McMahonThe defensive funds that dominated ISA sales in 2012 have by and large failed to keep up with the market rally of the last year.Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409464/last-years-isa-bestsellers-where-are-they-now/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409789/dampiers-contrarian-picks-for-the-long-term-investor/Joshua AusdenHargreaves Lansdown’s head of research says investors who have left their ISA dealings to the very last minute should consider upping their exposure to an out of favour area such as natural resources.Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409789/dampiers-contrarian-picks-for-the-long-term-investor/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409495/an-alternative-to-mg-global-dividend/Joshua AusdenIn the next article in the series, FE Trustnet looks at a nimbler alternative to the fastest-growing fund in the global equity income space.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409495/an-alternative-to-mg-global-dividend/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409382/five-funds-that-have-lost-their-charm/Joshua AusdenThe FE Research team highlights the funds that have dropped off the FE Select 100 in the latest rebalancing.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409382/five-funds-that-have-lost-their-charm/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408867/the-bestselling-funds-of-the-2013-isa-season/Joshua AusdenInvesco Perpetual funds account for number-one and -two in the list of most popular ISA funds so far this year.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408867/the-bestselling-funds-of-the-2013-isa-season/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/408033/the-most-popular-funds-on-fe-trustnet/Jenna VoigtFeatures editor Jenna Voigt takes an in-depth look at the most searched-for funds on the site over the last six months.Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408033/the-most-popular-funds-on-fe-trustnet/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408448/five-income-funds-for-your-isa/Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at the funds capable of diversifying the source of earnings for investors who are currently over-reliant on the UK Equity Income sector.Sun, 10 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408448/five-income-funds-for-your-isa/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408464/managers-favourite-funds-global-growth/Alex PagetIn the next article in the series, FE Trustnet looks at the most popular funds in the IMA Global sector among professional investors. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408464/managers-favourite-funds-global-growth/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408342/an-alternative-to-newton-asian-income/Joshua AusdenSchroder Asian Income is similar in its make-up and past performance to Jason Pidcock’s fund, but is just one-tenth of the size.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408342/an-alternative-to-newton-asian-income/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408023/giant-fund-inflows-incredibly-dangerous-says-coombs/Joshua AusdenCoombs is the second FE Alpha Manager in the space of two days to express concerns over mass inflows going into an elite group of giant funds.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408023/giant-fund-inflows-incredibly-dangerous-says-coombs/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/407159/henderson-how-to-perfect-your-income-strategy/Jenna VoigtThree high-profile managers at Henderson tell FE Trustnet the key principles investors need to remember when putting together an income portfolio.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407159/henderson-how-to-perfect-your-income-strategy/http://www.trustnet.com/News/407060/the-fund-managers-you-can-depend-on-in-the-long-run/Alex PagetGiles Hargreave, Richard Woolnough and Nigel Thomas are among the managers that investors can entrust their money to without having to worry, according to industry experts. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407060/the-fund-managers-you-can-depend-on-in-the-long-run/http://www.trustnet.com/News/407103/why-chinas-slowdown-could-prompt-an-emerging-markets-crisis/Mike RiddellMike Riddell, fixed interest manager at M&G, explains why the renewed optimism surrounding the world's second-largest economy does not add up.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407103/why-chinas-slowdown-could-prompt-an-emerging-markets-crisis/http://www.trustnet.com/News/405338/managers-favourite-funds-global-equity-income/Alex PagetEquity income funds with a focus on emerging markets are becoming increasingly popular with professional investors.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/405338/managers-favourite-funds-global-equity-income/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/404772/five-funds-to-benefit-from-a-uk-downgrade/Thomas McMahonExperts say there are methods of making money from Moody’s decision to strip the UK of its coveted AAA-rating.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/404772/five-funds-to-benefit-from-a-uk-downgrade/http://www.trustnet.com/News/404701/five-funds-for-a-20-year-horizon/Joshua AusdenIn the first of a five-part series, FE Trustnet asks industry professionals to highlight funds that are best-suited for those investing for the ultra long-term.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/404701/five-funds-for-a-20-year-horizon/http://www.trustnet.com/News/403548/five-property-funds-for-the-first-time-investor/Alex PagetFE Trustnet looks at four bricks and mortar funds of the type favoured by AWD Chase de Vere’s Patrick Connolly and Rowan Dartington’s Tim Cockerill, as well as a top-performing property equity portfolio.Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/403548/five-property-funds-for-the-first-time-investor/http://www.trustnet.com/News/404428/hidden-gems-in-the-trojan-income-fund/Jenna VoigtIn the next article in the series, FE Trustnet takes a look under the bonnet of star manager Francis Brooke’s five crown-rated fund to reveal some of his highest-conviction bets. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/404428/hidden-gems-in-the-trojan-income-fund/http://www.trustnet.com/News/403988/hidden-gems-in-the-mg-recovery-fund/Jenna VoigtIn the first of a new series, FE Trustnet takes a look under the bonnet of star managers’ portfolios and reveals their highest-conviction bets. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/403988/hidden-gems-in-the-mg-recovery-fund/http://www.trustnet.com/News/403890/five-out-of-favour-funds-set-for-a-rebound/Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at the funds that should benefit if Sanjeev Shah’s prediction of a favourable market for value investors is proved correct. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/403890/five-out-of-favour-funds-set-for-a-rebound/http://www.trustnet.com/News/403570/bright-young-funds-that-should-be-on-your-radar/Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet looks at three small funds that could soon balloon in size once news of their outperformance becomes common knowledge.Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/403570/bright-young-funds-that-should-be-on-your-radar/