As the close of 2020 approaches, Trustnet reveals the stories that were most popular with its readers over the past year.
Predictably, the coronavirus pandemic and how funds held up during it, dominates the top 10 although a few other themes were popular – most notably, anything to do with Baillie Gifford.
Two multi-managers highlight Baillie Gifford funds for investors who like the asset manager’s investment approach but prefer less concentration than their two best-performing strategies.
9. How long does it take the FTSE to bounce back from crashes?
Trustnet looks back at previous market corrections for clues as to when the UK index should rebound.
8. Five funds for investors to hold in a global recession
Trustnet asks five fund-pickers what funds investors should hold as the probability of a global recession rises.
7. The best & worst performing funds from 2020’s first quarter
Trustnet finds out which funds and sectors have navigated one of the toughest quarters in recent memory.
6. Four funds to hold if you already own Scottish Mortgage
Trustnet asks four fund pickers which funds they recommend holding alongside growth giant Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust.
5. Fundsmith turns 10: Six funds to hold next to this quality-growth giant
After 10 years of outperformance from Fundsmith Equity, Trustnet finds out which other funds could be useful additions for investors who do not want all their eggs in one basket.
4. The best and worst performing investment trusts of 2020 so far
As markets continue to be rattled by coronavirus pandemic, Trustnet finds out how investment trusts have been holding up.
3. Four funds to hold alongside Baillie Gifford American
Trustnet asks market experts for the funds they would hold alongside the top-performing Baillie Gifford American fund.
2. Three reasons why Vanguard’s LifeStrategy range is outperforming in 2020
Vanguard highlights three “structural benefits” of its popular LifeStrategy funds that have helped them stand up in 2020’s turbulent markets.
1. The UK stocks that could bounce back the hardest after Covid-19
Peel Hunt highlights the UK stocks that it believes could bounce back the hardest after falling by at least 40 per cent in the sell-off.