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Investment trust analysis: UK, Europe, Japan, Latin America, Emerging Markets
- Written by: Jacob Brown
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JEDT performance over the year remains highly encouraging. The share price has climbed 28.3% and NAV 22.8% over twelve months, both comfortably ahead of the benchmark’s 14.1% rise.
Alex Wright, portfolio manager of Fidelity Special Values, highlights the rise in takeover activity among companies within the trust’s portfolio, despite volatile markets and currency movements.
Fidelity Special Values sees strong 12-month gains as UK equities quietly reward contrarian investors amid persistent capital outflows.
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust is steered by two experienced managers who combine deep regional knowledge with a focus on quality companies trading at sensible valuations.
BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust plc reported a 40.4% increase in net asset value per share for the six months to 30 June 2025, outperforming its benchmark MSCI EM Latin America Index, which rose 29.9%.
