Stock market investment analysis UK, Europe, Asia, Japan and Emerging Markets

investment trusts in the UK, Asia, Japan, Emerging Markets and Europe

DirectorsTalk presents investment analysis for a selection of investment trusts in the UK, Asia, Japan, Emerging Markets and Europe in a roundup of recent articles and interviews.

Fidelity compares India and China stock valuations; analyses the strong investment case for emerging markets and in another article, whether the so-called European Granolas offer better value than the ‘Magnificent 7’ in the US. 

JPMorgan examines the positive market outlook in a reflationary Japan and how European equities are trading at an ‘extreme discount’ to US equities. JPM notes that the European equity market can now offer comparable levels of quality and growth potential to the US.

Both BlackRock and Premier Miton Investors highlight the promising outlook for UK small and mid-cap equities and we take a closer look at what’s driving the recent FTSE100 share price rises in an interview with fund manager Gervais Williams.

Fidelity Asian Values PLC (LON:FAS)

Fidelity European Trust PLC (LON:FEV

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc (LON:JEDT)

JPMorgan Japan Small Cap Growth & Income plc (LON:JSGI)

Fidelity Emerging Markets Limited (LON:FEML)

BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc (LON:THRG)

The Diverse Income Trust plc (LON:DIVI)

UK Market Poised for Growth: Gervais Williams Discusses Surge in FTSE 100 and Promising Outlook for Small and Mid-Cap Equities (VIDEO)

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Fidelity Asian Values Annual Report 2025 – 17% total return

Fidelity Asian Values has reported strong results for the year ended 31 July 2025, delivering a 12.4% Net Asset Value return and a 17.0% total share price return, outperforming its benchmark index return of 7.1%.

Emerging Markets Investment Trust: Outlook, key investments and sector focus

Fidelity Emerging Markets portfolio managers Nick Price and Chris Tennant see improving conditions for emerging markets, supported by a weaker US dollar and signs of recovery in China.

Nitin Bajaj Fidelity explains investment strategy in China and Indonesia (LON:FAS)

Nitin Bajaj, portfolio manager of Fidelity Asian Values, sees attractive opportunities emerging in China and Indonesia as market dislocations create value for long-term investors.

Diverse Income Trust beats key benchmarks, Gervais shares portfolio insights (LON:DIVI)

Diverse Income Trust Co-Fund Manager Gervais Williams reported a strong 2025 performance, with NAV rebounding from 88p in April to around 114p. The Trust outperformed the FTSE 100, AIM All-Share, and US indices, driven by gains in financials, gold, and technology holdings.

Thor Explorations strong cash flow, profits and management execution impresses Gervais Williams (LON:THX)

Thor Explorations was discussed in an interview with Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust, on the Trust’s strong performance and its portfolio outlook.

Atalaya Mining “superbly positioned” for rising demand and profits highlights fund manager (LON:ATYM)

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust plc, discussed Atalaya Mining Copper, SA with DirectorsTalk, highlighting confidence in the company’s outlook.

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