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, 25 May 2013 18:26:53 GMTSat, 25 May 2013 18:26:53 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pnghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425524/a-low-risk-alternative-to-aberdeen-and-first-states-asia-funds/Joshua AusdenSamir Mehta’s JOHCM Asia ex Japan fund has made a real impression since being launched in late 2011.Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425524/a-low-risk-alternative-to-aberdeen-and-first-states-asia-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/425434/an-all-weather-fund-for-challenging-times/Rob MorganRob Morgan, pensions and investment analyst at Charles Stanley Direct, highlights a fixed interest fund that is poised to strike when gilt yields finally begin to rise. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425434/an-all-weather-fund-for-challenging-times/http://www.trustnet.com/News/425382/funds-that-add-the-most-value-emerging-asia-and-japan/Thomas McMahonA large proportion of Asian funds have added positive alpha to their benchmark over the past five years.Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425382/funds-that-add-the-most-value-emerging-asia-and-japan/http://www.trustnet.com/News/424774/funds-that-add-the-most-value-emerging-markets/Thomas McMahonDespite the dominance of First State and Aberdeen funds in this area of the market, it is a fund from McInroy & Wood that has produced the highest alpha score over the past five years. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424774/funds-that-add-the-most-value-emerging-markets/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/423953/dont-let-an-obsession-with-costs-ruin-your-investment-potential/Joshua AusdenAs with anything in life, buying a fund just because it is cheap does not guarantee you are getting a bargain, writes FE Trustnet editor Joshua Ausden.Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423953/dont-let-an-obsession-with-costs-ruin-your-investment-potential/http://www.trustnet.com/News/423925/becket-the-funds-im-using-to-play-the-commodities-revival/Alex PagetThe manager of the Psigma Multi Asset Dynamic fund says the sector is attractive from both a valuation and diversification perspective.Thu, 09 May 2013 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423925/becket-the-funds-im-using-to-play-the-commodities-revival/http://www.trustnet.com/News/423392/golden-era-for-emerging-markets-over-say-tulloch-and-asante/Thomas McMahonFirst State’s star managers say that those who invest in a fund that closely follows an emerging market index are likely to be disappointed for many years to come.Tue, 07 May 2013 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423392/golden-era-for-emerging-markets-over-say-tulloch-and-asante/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/420029/alternatives-to-the-aberdeen-asia-pacific-fund/Joshua AusdenThe number of proven funds in the IMA Asia Pacific ex Japan sector is shrinking by the month.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/420029/alternatives-to-the-aberdeen-asia-pacific-fund/http://www.trustnet.com/News/420017/willis-why-im-buying-china-funds-for-my-pension/Alex PagetWhitechurch’s head of research says the lowly share prices and strong growth demographics make the country ideal for anyone with a long-term investment horizon. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/420017/willis-why-im-buying-china-funds-for-my-pension/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418916/five-funds-destined-for-greatness/Anthony LuzioFE Trustnet takes a look at small funds that the experts expect big things from. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418916/five-funds-destined-for-greatness/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418850/funds-that-tick-all-the-boxes-emerging-markets/Joshua AusdenIn the next article in the series, we highlight little-known emerging markets funds that score highly across FE’s three main performance measures.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418850/funds-that-tick-all-the-boxes-emerging-markets/http://www.trustnet.com/News/419371/mcquaker-ditch-bonds-and-buy-property/Alex PagetHenderson’s head of multi-asset says that with bond yields at rock-bottom levels and the prospect of a bubble in the asset class beginning to emerge, he is having to look for alternatives. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/419371/mcquaker-ditch-bonds-and-buy-property/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418168/boutiques-beat-big-name-rivals-in-niche-markets/Thomas McMahonSmaller funds that are not constrained by a benchmark are more likely to beat their larger counterparts in more specialised areas. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418168/boutiques-beat-big-name-rivals-in-niche-markets/http://www.trustnet.com/News/416904/concerns-mount-over-first-state-emerging-markets-fund/Alex PagetA possible switch in to the IMA Global sector has led to fears that investors’ emerging markets exposure could become watered down.Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416904/concerns-mount-over-first-state-emerging-markets-fund/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/416313/why-ignoring-market-noise-has-never-been-more-important/Jenna VoigtIndustry professionals say that with markets balanced on a knife-edge, investors should drip-feed money into a variety of sectors to avoid being caught out if markets rally or crash. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416313/why-ignoring-market-noise-has-never-been-more-important/http://www.trustnet.com/News/416516/five-funds-for-the-early-bird-investor/Joshua AusdenSetting up a monthly savings plan for a suitable fund this tax year means investors can minimise the risk of buying in at the top of the market and dampen volatility as well.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416516/five-funds-for-the-early-bird-investor/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/415281/the-hidden-tailwind-for-the-uk-equity-market/Alex Paget Fund managers are playing the renaissance in the US economy from the UK. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/415281/the-hidden-tailwind-for-the-uk-equity-market/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/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/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/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/410709/how-to-diversify-your-income-stream-with-emerging-markets/Jenna VoigtThe number of dividend-paying companies in developing regions of the world is on the rise, as is the number of funds that are being launched with the aim of taking advantage of this trend.Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410709/how-to-diversify-your-income-stream-with-emerging-markets/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410740/how-to-stack-the-fixed-income-odds-in-your-favour/Thomas McMahonMany emerging nations now have lower debt ratios and larger foreign currency reserves than their counterparts in the West, yet their bonds offer far higher yields. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410740/how-to-stack-the-fixed-income-odds-in-your-favour/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410159/five-emerging-markets-funds-for-the-first-time-investor/Jenna VoigtHargreaves Lansdown’s Richard Troue and Skerritt Consultants' Andy Merricks reveal the funds they would recommend to novice investors looking for exposure to the sector.Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410159/five-emerging-markets-funds-for-the-first-time-investor/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410528/wealth-managers-fund-picks-rowan-dartington/Jenna VoigtIn the first article of a new series, Rowan Dartington’s Tim Cockerill shares the wealth manager’s highest-conviction fund bets in the current market.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410528/wealth-managers-fund-picks-rowan-dartington/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/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/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/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/408262/how-to-invest-for-a-long-term-savings-goal/Jason HollandsBestinvest’s Jason Hollands explains how to invest for a specific event in the distant future, such as children’s university tuition fees.Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408262/how-to-invest-for-a-long-term-savings-goal/http://www.trustnet.com/News/407874/five-high-growth-funds-for-the-first-time-investor/Alex PagetTwo financial advisers reveal the funds they would recommend to novice investors who want to buy and hold for the very long-term.Sat, 09 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407874/five-high-growth-funds-for-the-first-time-investor/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408283/why-indian-funds-should-be-on-your-radar-this-isa-season/Alex PagetMany India funds have sustained heavy losses in recent years, but investors looking for bargains may be tempted by improving fundamentals and cheap valuations.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408283/why-indian-funds-should-be-on-your-radar-this-isa-season/http://www.trustnet.com/News/407891/funds-for-the-chinese-consumer-growth-story/Jenna VoigtHargreaves Lansdown’s Adrian Lowcock tips three funds that are poised to take advantage of the trend that is expected to drive the next phase of growth in China. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407891/funds-for-the-chinese-consumer-growth-story/http://www.trustnet.com/News/407524/gleeson-the-funds-that-should-be-on-your-radar/Joshua AusdenFE’s head of research highlights some of the lesser-known funds that have caught the attention of his team so far in 2013.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407524/gleeson-the-funds-that-should-be-on-your-radar/http://www.trustnet.com/News/405333/why-trusts-are-a-better-bet-than-funds-in-the-long-term/Thomas McMahonThe ability to gear means closed-ended funds tend to return more over extended periods than their open-ended counterparts in high-growth sectors such as emerging markets. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/405333/why-trusts-are-a-better-bet-than-funds-in-the-long-term/http://www.trustnet.com/News/404733/five-buy-and-hold-funds-for-the-next-boom-market/Jenna VoigtThree industry experts reveal which funds they would recommend to investors convinced that markets are entering an extended bull run. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/404733/five-buy-and-hold-funds-for-the-next-boom-market/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/405258/the-cheaper-way-to-access-the-high-growth-markets/Jenna VoigtFE Trustnet takes a closer look at passive funds that give investors direct exposure to Indonesia, India and Thailand – at a cut-price.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/405258/the-cheaper-way-to-access-the-high-growth-markets/http://www.trustnet.com/News/404787/the-best-performing-funds-of-the-10-year-recovery/Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet takes a look at which funds have fared the best since the FTSE hit a historic low of 3,287 almost a decade ago.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/404787/the-best-performing-funds-of-the-10-year-recovery/