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UK equities: Brighter outlook amidst election, rate cut uncertainties | Trustnet
TrustNet· 2 days agoAs we approach the midpoint of the year, the financial markets present a mixed picture of optimism and cautious anticipation. The FTSE 100, Britain's blue-chip index, has demonstrated resilience ...
The tech funds experts think you should own | Trustnet
TrustNet· 2 days agoIA Technology & Technology Innovation has been the best-performing Investment Association (AI) sector since the beginning of the year as stocks related to the artificial intelligence (AI) trend ...
Five charts showing what moved markets in 2024’s opening half | Trustnet
TrustNet· 2 days agoInvestors have had a decent ride over the past six months, with stock markets around the world moving higher despite the year starting with high interest rates, political uncertainty and worries ...
Investors pour nearly £1.4bn in global equity funds in June | Trustnet
TrustNet· 2 days agoSince the beginning of the year, investors have added a total of £7.6bn into global funds, with only North American funds doing better, having attracted a total of £7.8bn since 1 January. This ...
‘Urgent action’ needed by new government or UK market will continue shrinking | Trustnet
TrustNet· 2 days agoThe UK market will continue to shrink this year if a new government does not get to grips with rampant merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, according to Peel Hunt’s Charles Hall. The head ...
The best and worst funds and trusts in June | Trustnet
TrustNet· 4 days agoIndian equity funds topped the performance charts last month, in spite of the disappointing election result for Narendra Modi. While the market was expecting a landslide victory for the incumbent ...
Is now the time to look again at unloved infrastructure and renewables trusts? | Trustnet
TrustNet· 4 days agoIt is unlikely that July’s general election will move the dial for the UK stock market – the outcome is seemingly well-known and, anyway, both main political parties seem to be business-friendly ...
The funds with the perfect blend of styles to harness value in the UK | Trustnet
TrustNet· 3 days agoThere is a broad opportunity set across all sections of the UK equity market, with stocks in most sectors trading cheaply compared to their history, according to Ben Mackie, portfolio manager ...
Free Spirit fund completes ‘stealth’ purchase of new stock | Trustnet
TrustNet· 3 days agoThe SDL Free Spirit fund has completed a “stealth” purchase of a new holding in Nichols plc – better known for its main brand, the fruit cordial and soft drinks Vimto. Eric Burns, who manages ...
Three charts showing why bond investors are getting paid to wait for rate cuts | Trustnet
TrustNet· 3 days agoPrivate investors have been ploughing money into bond funds and direct fixed-income holdings to take advantage of elevated yields, with coupons of 4-5% from gilts and 5.5% from sterling-denominated ...