Morningstar fund analysts have in recent weeks updated their investment research on eight funds available for sale in the U.K. Click on the name of the fund below to read the Morningstar Research Report for that fund. Download details of the Morningstar Qualitative Rating including methodology here. To access the full list of recently-updated Morningstar Fund Analyst Reports, please click here. Morningstar Research on Funds, ETFs and Stocks is available to Morningstar.co.uk Premium subscribers.
Aberdeen Asia Pacific (Elite)
Excerpt from report: Aberdeen Asia Pacific ranks among the best choices for Asian equity exposure.
Aberdeen Emerging Markets (Elite)
Excerpt from report: We think this fund remains a strong choice for investors seeking diversified exposure to the region.
BlackRock UK Smaller Companies (Superior)
Excerpt from report: We believe the fund’s competitive returns can be repeated over the long term given the strength of the manager and team and their proven ability to successfully execute a sound strategy.
Fidelity Global Technology (Standard)
Excerpt from report: We are heartened by the active approach, but the execution is still too inconsistent and has led to merely average returns relative to comparable offerings.
Invesco Perpetual Corporate Bond (Superior)
Excerpt from report: We think this is a strong long-term choice for investors seeking an actively managed corporate bond fund.
Lazard Global Equity Income Instl (Superior)
Excerpt from report: We are mindful that Lazard’s approach might not be preferable for all income investors, but we also acknowledge that it can outperform.
M&G Gilt & Fixed Interest Income (Superior)
Excerpt from report: M&G Gilt & Fixed Interest Income is a strong long-term choice, but it is relatively expensive.
Schroder Corporate Bond (Standard)
Excerpt from report: Schroder Corporate Bond is a solid but unexceptional choice, and investors should be cognisant of its risks.