The defensive US funds that outperformed in market downturns
These four funds delivered top returns despite having the lowest maximum drawdowns, negative periods and volatility
tariffs
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Stocks surge and yields stabilise as Trump tariffs paused
Global investors enthusiastically welcomed a 90 day pause in US reciprocal tariffs
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Markets on a knife-edge as tariff headlines prompt wild swings and Treasury yields jump
Speculation mounting that Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell will be compelled to take some action
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In a volatile world, diversification must go beyond 60/40
There is a growing consensus that a portfolio split between public equities and bonds is no longer enough in today’s markets
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Markets bounce on Trump trade deal hopes
Optimism stems from indications countries have approached the US government in search of a deal
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Dan Kemp: With tariffs shaking markets, what do investors need to consider?
In panicked markets, the best approach may be a little boring, writes Morningstar CIO Dan Kemp
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‘Worst case scenario’ Trump tariffs a hammer blow to Asian equities
China, Japan, India, Vietnam facing highest tariffs
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Trump’s Liberation Day: How to TILT-proof your portfolio
Darius McDermott, managing director of Chelsea Financial Services, lays out his thoughts
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Gold soars, tech slumps: What happened in markets in March?
Eight of the top 10 funds for the month were gold and precious metals funds
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Bank of England holds interest rates amid market uncertainty
The central bank followed the Federal Reserve in remaining cautious as Trump threatens global tariffs
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Janus Henderson: UK investors up home bias in rotation away from US equities
Investors dropped their US exposure ‘well below the global average’ and retreated to UK equities as global market volatility mounts
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Fairview’s Yearsley: China dominates February amid tariffs and DeepSeek innovation
UK market ‘chugging away’ with 2% gain