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 23:38:39 GMTTue, 21 May 2013 23:38:39 GMThttp://www.trustnet.comUltraEditeditorial@trustnet.commail@trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.comhttp://www.trustnet.com/images/FETN_Logo.pnghttp://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/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/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/423712/five-high-growth-funds-for-your-pension/Alex PagetA panel of industry experts tell FE Trustnet which funds they believe are ideally suited to a SIPP.Sat, 11 May 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423712/five-high-growth-funds-for-your-pension/http://www.trustnet.com/News/423771/what-to-do-if-your-favourite-manager-retires/Jenna VoigtFollowing football legend Alex Ferguson’s departure from Manchester United today, FE Trustnet looks at the options investors have when their beloved fund managers hang up their boots.Wed, 08 May 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423771/what-to-do-if-your-favourite-manager-retires/http://www.trustnet.com/News/423734/the-top-performing-sector-–-that-no-ones-buying/Alex PagetThe US small cap sector is among the five best performers over the short, medium and long term, but has just £1.7bn in AUM.Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423734/the-top-performing-sector-–-that-no-ones-buying/http://www.trustnet.com/News/423414/liontrust-income-fund-to-join-global-equity-income-sector/Joshua AusdenManagers Gary West and James Inglis-Jones are moving the fund out of the UK Equity Income sector because they say its 20 per cent limit on overseas-domiciled companies is too restrictive.Tue, 07 May 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423414/liontrust-income-fund-to-join-global-equity-income-sector/http://www.trustnet.com/News/423028/why-funds-outperform-cazenove-uk-opportunities/Thomas McMahonIn the next article in the series, senior reporter Thomas McMahon examines why Julie Dean’s five crown-rated portfolio has taken the plaudits recently, and highlights some potential stumbling blocks in the future. Tue, 07 May 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/423028/why-funds-outperform-cazenove-uk-opportunities/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/422794/julie-dean-to-take-over-buxton-investment-trust/Thomas McMahonNumis Securities’ Charles Cade says the move should help reignite interest in the trust and stem the decline of its share price.Thu, 02 May 2013 18:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/422794/julie-dean-to-take-over-buxton-investment-trust/http://www.trustnet.com/News/422734/best-of-the-best-uk-mid-cap-funds-for-your-portfolio/Joshua AusdenDue to popular demand, FE Trustnet examines the UK mid cap funds available to UK investors, which as a group have been among the best performers of the last decade. Thu, 02 May 2013 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/422734/best-of-the-best-uk-mid-cap-funds-for-your-portfolio/http://www.trustnet.com/News/422330/income-investors-ignoring-diversification-warnings-says-porter/Alex PagetThe Martin Currie manager says the UK market is too concentrated around a handful of dividend-payers and that investors need to consider options in the global sector. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/422330/income-investors-ignoring-diversification-warnings-says-porter/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/419679/hollands-invest-in-quality-and-forget-about-fees/Alex PagetThe Bestinvest manager says the difference in the amount funds charge is largely irrelevant compared with the returns the best ones are capable of generating. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/419679/hollands-invest-in-quality-and-forget-about-fees/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/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/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/417807/the-downside-to-investing-in-boutique-funds/Jenna VoigtHargreaves Lansdown’s Mark Dampier and Whitechurch’s Gavin Haynes both like boutique funds, but warn investors they are not without their disadvantages.Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417807/the-downside-to-investing-in-boutique-funds/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/418086/five-funds-that-have-shrugged-off-a-star-managers-departure/Joshua AusdenThe recent departure of Richard Buxton from the Schroder UK Alpha Plus fund has many investors questioning whether they should look elsewhere.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/418086/five-funds-that-have-shrugged-off-a-star-managers-departure/http://www.trustnet.com/News/417992/why-you-shouldnt-always-follow-a-star-manager/Joshua AusdenRowan Dartington’s Tim Cockerill says that managers who move between firms often struggle to adapt to the different team, mandate and level of resources at their disposal. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417992/why-you-shouldnt-always-follow-a-star-manager/http://www.trustnet.com/News/417715/schroders-snaps-up-matthews-as-buxton-replacement/Joshua AusdenThe firm has also brought in Neptune’s Alex Breese to take over from Errol Francis on its UK Equity and ISF UK Equity funds.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417715/schroders-snaps-up-matthews-as-buxton-replacement/http://www.trustnet.com/News/417499/why-the-smart-money-will-always-be-on-battered-stocks/Kevin MurphyKevin Murphy, co-manager of the sector-leading Schroder Recovery fund, explains why investors have a much better chance of making money if they target companies and sectors that are cheap, depressed – and probably unattractive.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/417499/why-the-smart-money-will-always-be-on-battered-stocks/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/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/416221/the-sector-leading-the-global-rally/Jenna VoigtHealthcare has long been a favourite among equity income managers for its defensive properties, but it is now outperforming in rising markets too.Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416221/the-sector-leading-the-global-rally/http://www.trustnet.com/News/416818/why-theres-more-to-income-than-a-headline-yield/Alex PagetHead of FE Research Rob Gleeson warns that if the price of a fund falls then the yield will seem to have grown, but this is a sign of share price weakness in the underlying companies rather than the manager’s skill.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/416818/why-theres-more-to-income-than-a-headline-yield/http://www.trustnet.com/News/415953/the-most-popular-japan-funds-with-professional-investors/Alex PagetFE Trustnet looks at what portfolios in the sector are held in the highest esteem by fund managers.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/415953/the-most-popular-japan-funds-with-professional-investors/http://www.trustnet.com/News/415565/fe-alpha-manager-mcveigh-celebrates-10-years-at-jupiter-in-style/Joshua AusdenHargreaves Lansdown’s Mark Dampier says the manager’s Jupiter Growth fund is a good option for those looking for an alternative to Richard Buxton’s Schroder UK Alpha Plus portfolio.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/415565/fe-alpha-manager-mcveigh-celebrates-10-years-at-jupiter-in-style/http://www.trustnet.com/News/415139/funds-to-properly-diversify-your-uk-small-cap-exposure/Thomas McMahonIn the next article in the series, senior reporter Thomas McMahon looks at funds that complement one another in the UK Smaller Companies sector.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/415139/funds-to-properly-diversify-your-uk-small-cap-exposure/http://www.trustnet.com/News/415051/managers-favourite-funds-europe/Alex Paget In the next article in the series, FE Trustnet looks at the most popular portfolios among fund of funds managers across the IMA Europe ex UK, IMA Europe inc UK and IMA European Smaller Companies sectors.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/415051/managers-favourite-funds-europe/http://www.trustnet.com/News/412226/why-rdr-represents-a-buying-opportunity-for-investment-trusts/Jemma JacksonThe new regulations have helped to drive discounts across the closed-ended universe to their lowest level in five years, and they could fall further still, writes Jemma Jackson of the AIC.Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/412226/why-rdr-represents-a-buying-opportunity-for-investment-trusts/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/411417/schroders-our-reasons-for-buying-cazenove/Joshua AusdenThe acquisition means Schroders now has access to a “world-class” multi-manager team, an area that was previously highlighted as one of the group’s weaknesses.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/411417/schroders-our-reasons-for-buying-cazenove/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/411229/dampier-wary-of-schroders-cazenove-merger/Joshua AusdenSchroders has officially entered bid talks to acquire Cazenove Capital, which boasts a number of top-rated funds.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/411229/dampier-wary-of-schroders-cazenove-merger/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/410626/fe-alpha-manager-gibbs-how-to-play-the-japanese-rally/Alex PagetThe Schroders manager says the sectors set to benefit from the government’s reflationary policies will drive the performance of the market over the next few years.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410626/fe-alpha-manager-gibbs-how-to-play-the-japanese-rally/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410529/alternatives-to-buxtons-schroder-uk-growth-trust/Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at the alternatives that investors can use now that the top-performing manager has announced his resignation from the trust.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410529/alternatives-to-buxtons-schroder-uk-growth-trust/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410205/funds-to-get-the-most-out-of-the-asian-boom/Thomas McMahonFE Trustnet looks at funds in the IMA Asia Pacific sector that have different strategies, meaning they would complement each other well if held in the same portfolio.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410205/funds-to-get-the-most-out-of-the-asian-boom/http://www.trustnet.com/News/410179/hidden-gems-in-investec-uk-special-situations/Jenna VoigtIn the next article in the series, FE Trustnet takes a look under the bonnet of Alastair Mundy’s four crown-rated fund and highlights some of the high-growth plays outside its top-10 holdings.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/410179/hidden-gems-in-investec-uk-special-situations/http://www.trustnet.com/News/409584/three-isa-funds-to-diversify-your-income-stream/Jenna VoigtFE Trustnet looks at three funds that are well placed to take advantage of the growing popularity of Asian dividend-paying companies.Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409584/three-isa-funds-to-diversify-your-income-stream/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/409683/star-manager-buxton-quits-schroder-uk-alpha-plus-fund/Thomas McMahonBuxton has headed up the £3.5bn fund since launch in 2002, helping it to deliver 271.5 per cent over the past decade.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/409683/star-manager-buxton-quits-schroder-uk-alpha-plus-fund/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/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/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/408120/hidden-gems-in-buxtons-schroder-uk-alpha-plus-fund/Jenna VoigtIn the next article in the series, FE Trustnet looks under the bonnet of Schroder UK Alpha Plus and highlights some of manager Richard Buxton's high-conviction holdings outside its top-10. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/408120/hidden-gems-in-buxtons-schroder-uk-alpha-plus-fund/http://www.trustnet.com/News/407585/six-funds-to-build-a-globally-diversified-portfolio/Alex PagetThe Margetts FE Alpha Manager reveals the areas of the market he is optimistic about at the moment and the funds he is using to get exposure to them. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407585/six-funds-to-build-a-globally-diversified-portfolio/http://www.trustnet.com/News/407523/the-hidden-risk-of-investing-in-giant-funds/Alex PagetMargetts’ Toby Ricketts says the money pouring in to the most popular funds is inflating the price of their underlying assets and causing them to act like “mini-Ponzi schemes”.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/407523/the-hidden-risk-of-investing-in-giant-funds/http://www.trustnet.com/News/405418/market-correction-nothing-to-fear-says-schroders-noffke/Alex PagetThe manager of the group's UK Core fund expects a market pull-back later in the year but says this will have little impact on its upward trajectory over the long-term.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:45:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/405418/market-correction-nothing-to-fear-says-schroders-noffke/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/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/405239/the-top-10-highest-yielders-in-the-ftse/Alex PagetTwo equity experts review the stocks paying out the highest amount to their shareholders and explain whether they think these dividends are sustainable or not.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/405239/the-top-10-highest-yielders-in-the-ftse/http://www.trustnet.com/News/405144/sennitt-why-asia-could-face-a-financial-crisis-of-its-own/Alex PagetThe Schroders manager says the explosion in informal over-the-counter loans in China has the potential to cause widespread panic in the financial system a few years down the line. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.trustnet.com/News/405144/sennitt-why-asia-could-face-a-financial-crisis-of-its-own/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/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/