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, 23 May 2013 20:21:13 GMTThu, 23 May 2013 20:21:13 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pnghttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425815/alternatives-to-the-jupiter-european-fund/Joshua AusdenIn the last article of FE Trustnet Weekend’s European special, we look at some lesser-known funds that score highly across FE’s performance ratings. Sun, 19 May 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425815/alternatives-to-the-jupiter-european-fund/http://www.trustnet.com/News/425662/bennett-why-youd-be-a-fool-to-ignore-europe/Alex PagetThe Henderson manager says his fund is made up of quality global companies that have been unfairly tarnished by the fact that they originated in Europe. Sun, 19 May 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425662/bennett-why-youd-be-a-fool-to-ignore-europe/http://www.trustnet.com/News/424832/the-sector-that-finds-the-best-stockpickers-for-you/Alex PagetThe turmoil in Europe over the past few years has made it easy to separate the best bottom-up managers from their counterparts who blindly follow the market. Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424832/the-sector-that-finds-the-best-stockpickers-for-you/http://www.trustnet.com/News/425617/artemis-lack-of-diversification-in-european-funds/Jenna VoigtMark Page and Laurent Millet of the Artemis European Opportunities fund say the rush into quality blue chips has pushed these stocks on to unrealistic valuations. Sat, 18 May 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425617/artemis-lack-of-diversification-in-european-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/425361/fe-researchs-european-fund-picks/Jenna VoigtThe FE Research team reveals the funds it would recommend to investors who are willing to ignore the pessimism surrounding the region. Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425361/fe-researchs-european-fund-picks/http://www.trustnet.com/News/425627/why-european-funds-are-crucial-for-true-diversification/Thomas McMahonThe engineering and luxury goods businesses that dominate the industries of northern European countries and Germany offer investors exposure to completely different markets than those focused on by UK-based large caps.Sat, 18 May 2013 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/425627/why-european-funds-are-crucial-for-true-diversification/http://www.trustnet.com/News/424476/most-consistent-trusts-of-the-decade-uk-small-caps/Jenna VoigtIn the next article in the series, FE Trustnet takes a look at the most consistent trusts in the IT UK Smaller Companies sector on both a relative and absolute basis.Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424476/most-consistent-trusts-of-the-decade-uk-small-caps/http://www.trustnet.com/News/424417/bargain-trust-swaps-uk-equity-income/Joshua AusdenIn the next article in the series, we highlight the most expensive investment trusts in the IT UK Growth & Income sector – and some cheaper alternatives for the bargain hunters among you.Mon, 13 May 2013 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424417/bargain-trust-swaps-uk-equity-income/http://www.trustnet.com/News/423593/three-investment-trusts-for-the-extreme-long-term/Jenna VoigtHargreaves Lansdown's Richard Troue recommends three closed-ended funds for investors looking to put money away for their retirement.Sun, 12 May 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423593/three-investment-trusts-for-the-extreme-long-term/http://www.trustnet.com/News/424004/the-most-consistent-trusts-of-the-decade/Jenna VoigtIn the first of a four-part series, FE Trustnet takes an in-depth look at the trusts that have consistently returned more than their benchmark over the past 10 years. Thu, 09 May 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/424004/the-most-consistent-trusts-of-the-decade/http://www.trustnet.com/News/422953/five-trusts-you-can-rely-on-to-deliver-the-goods/Joshua AusdenFE Trustnet takes a look at highly established investment trusts that have a proven track record of delivering on their promises.Mon, 06 May 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/422953/five-trusts-you-can-rely-on-to-deliver-the-goods/http://www.trustnet.com/News/422933/funds-that-add-the-most-value-global/Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at the funds in the IMA Global sector that have beaten their benchmark by the highest amount over the past five years. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/422933/funds-that-add-the-most-value-global/http://www.trustnet.com/News/422597/star-managers-move-back-into-undervalued-property/Thomas McMahonA growing number of managers are being drawn to the sector due to the massive discounts to NAV available on many property companies. Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/422597/star-managers-move-back-into-undervalued-property/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/419714/investecs-max-king-my-best-ever-investment/Alex PagetIn the next article in the series, the manager of the Investec Managed Growth fund highlights the best investment decision he has ever made – which is one he says still has plenty of mileage in it. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/419714/investecs-max-king-my-best-ever-investment/http://www.trustnet.com/News/419082/funds-that-add-the-most-value-north-america/Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at the portfolios that have managed to beat the US market consistently over the past five years.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/419082/funds-that-add-the-most-value-north-america/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/419217/three-investment-themes-shaping-markets-in-2013/Alex PagetTwo of JP Morgan’s global market strategists advise investors how to position their portfolios if they want to benefit from the major growth trends of the year. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/419217/three-investment-themes-shaping-markets-in-2013/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418942/still-plenty-of-value-in-equities-says-city-of-londons-curtis/Alex PagetThe manager says that P/E ratios are a lot lower now than they were in the bull run of the 1990s.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418942/still-plenty-of-value-in-equities-says-city-of-londons-curtis/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418627/the-investment-trusts-that-diversify-the-risk-for-you/Joshua AusdenSome closed-ended vehicles offer a service comparable to funds of funds in the open-ended universe – at a fraction of the cost.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418627/the-investment-trusts-that-diversify-the-risk-for-you/http://www.trustnet.com/News/418561/the-most-popular-specialist-funds-with-professional-investors/Alex PagetIn the next article in the series, we highlight what fund of fund managers are buying in IMA Specialist – a sector that often gets overlooked by private investors.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418561/the-most-popular-specialist-funds-with-professional-investors/http://www.trustnet.com/News/417344/the-highest-yielding-investment-trusts/Thomas McMahonNeil Woodford’s Edinburgh Investment Trust has slipped down the list following strong share-price performance.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417344/the-highest-yielding-investment-trusts/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/416365/why-bonds-are-still-a-good-area-for-income-investors/Jenna VoigtIf you are looking for an asset class that dampens volatility and gives you a regular income stream, there is no reason why fixed interest should not be a component in your portfolio.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416365/why-bonds-are-still-a-good-area-for-income-investors/http://www.trustnet.com/News/416029/four-investment-ideas-from-the-standard-life-gars-team/Thomas McMahonStandard Life’s Andy Ford reveals some of the unconventional strategies the £16bn fund is using to boost returns. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416029/four-investment-ideas-from-the-standard-life-gars-team/http://www.trustnet.com/News/414850/bond-bubble-argument-a-farce-warns-holman/Jenna VoigtThe fixed interest expert says investors shouldn’t expect the returns seen over the past five years or so, but has ruled out a massive correction in the asset class. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/414850/bond-bubble-argument-a-farce-warns-holman/http://www.trustnet.com/News/411433/star-managers-trusts-trounce-mirror-funds/Jenna VoigtFE Analytics data shows that investors who want exposure to the likes of Neil Woodford, Alexander Darwall and Harry Nimmo would be better off holding their closed-ended funds.Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/411433/star-managers-trusts-trounce-mirror-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/412106/how-to-beat-inflation-through-property-investing/Jenna VoigtMany properties in the Henderson UK Property fund have leases that are linked to the UK’s retail prices index.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/412106/how-to-beat-inflation-through-property-investing/http://www.trustnet.com/News/411657/mcquaker-funds-are-becoming-better-value-for-money/Joshua AusdenThe FE Alpha Manager runs a number of funds of funds at Henderson, including a new low-cost income range.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/411657/mcquaker-funds-are-becoming-better-value-for-money/http://www.trustnet.com/News/411674/no-value-left-in-sovereign-bonds-says-hendersons-pattullo/Jenna VoigtThe fixed income expert says that his funds are unlikely to make anywhere near the 18 per cent they returned last year and that coupons will be the main driver of performance for the foreseeable future. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/411674/no-value-left-in-sovereign-bonds-says-hendersons-pattullo/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/410879/fund-managers-favourite-investment-trusts/Alex PagetFE Trustnet reveals the most widely held closed-ended funds among managers operating in the open-ended sector.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410879/fund-managers-favourite-investment-trusts/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410025/five-cheap-trusts-for-your-2013-isa/Alex PagetIt is not unusual for a top-performing trust to have an ongoing charges figure of as low as 0.5 per cent and many of these are trading on a discount as well.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410025/five-cheap-trusts-for-your-2013-isa/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409682/no-need-to-fear-uk-market-correction-says-james-henderson/Jenna VoigtThe FE Alpha Manager says crashes usually happen when companies over-invest, which is the opposite of what is happening at the moment. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409682/no-need-to-fear-uk-market-correction-says-james-henderson/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409508/five-cheap-funds-for-your-2013-isa/Thomas McMahonA number of top-performing actively managed funds are available for less than their passive counterparts. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409508/five-cheap-funds-for-your-2013-isa/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409473/why-alliance-trust-should-be-back-on-your-radar/Thomas McMahonIndustry experts are cautiously optimistic about the outlook for the high-profile investment trust, the share price of which is up 16.02 per cent already this year. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409473/why-alliance-trust-should-be-back-on-your-radar/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/409142/the-best-investment-trusts-for-dividend-growth/Alex PagetClosed-ended funds' ability to dip into revenue reserves means they find it easier to grow their dividend year-on-year. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409142/the-best-investment-trusts-for-dividend-growth/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/408269/five-funds-to-carry-you-through-retirement/Alex PagetThree industry experts recommend to FE Trustnet five low-risk funds that are capable of providing either growth or income through all market conditions.Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408269/five-funds-to-carry-you-through-retirement/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408311/the-case-for-global-equity-income-funds/Jenna VoigtThe rising number of dividend-paying companies in what have traditionally been growth-oriented sectors means investors no longer need to rely on the UK Equity Income sector for yield.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408311/the-case-for-global-equity-income-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/408112/uk-small-cap-trusts-set-for-further-outperformance/Alex PagetMany directors of smaller companies have begun to realise the benefits of paying dividends to shareholders, making this area of the market more attractive to income-seekers.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408112/uk-small-cap-trusts-set-for-further-outperformance/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/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/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/405268/five-funds-for-a-three-year-horizon/Joshua AusdenIn the fourth article in the series, FE Trustnet asks industry professionals which funds they would recommend for investors who want their money back within three years.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/405268/five-funds-for-a-three-year-horizon/http://www.trustnet.com/News/405137/trusts-outpace-funds-in-equity-rally/Joshua AusdenNumis’ Charles Cade suggests this trend will continue if industry experts are correct about the current environment being “the foothills of a new bull market”.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/405137/trusts-outpace-funds-in-equity-rally/http://www.trustnet.com/News/404980/mid-caps-beat-small-caps-for-growth-says-star-manager-hermon/Alex PagetThe Henderson manager says that more profitable businesses have grown their market cap over the past few years and now find themselves in the FTSE 250, while the small cap market is made up of companies that have fallen down. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/404980/mid-caps-beat-small-caps-for-growth-says-star-manager-hermon/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/