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 plc highlights stock selection driving outperformance (LON:FAS)

During the 12 months to 31 December 2025, the Trust’s NAV rose 15.6%, outperforming its reference index which returned 9.9%, while the share price increased by 22.3%.

Fidelity European Trust plc posts 21% annual share price gain amid European rally

European equities finished 2025 close to record levels, supported by strong earnings, easing financial conditions, and improving policy momentum.

The Diverse Income Trust: Why Gervais Williams Is Doubling Down on Overlooked UK Small Caps (video)

Fund Manager Gervais Williams shares why the Diverse Income Trust is expanding positions in cash-rich, undervalued small caps — and highlights overlooked plays in energy, digital retail, and financials.

Emerging markets gain as dollar softens

Emerging markets are seeing renewed interest as a weaker dollar and rising commodities ease financial pressure on developing economies.

Differentiated portfolio positioning among UK investment trusts: New Research 

New research from Kepler Trust Intelligence examines Fidelity Asian Values, highlighting how its valuation-led approach has resulted in a highly differentiated portfolio positioning.

European stocks rise as geopolitical risk recedes

European stocks gained as trade tensions eased and tech sentiment lifted investor appetite across the region.

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