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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Managers Back UK Income Stocks as Market Narrowness Signals Late-Cycle Conditions

UK income stocks seen as attractive amid market volatility, with managers highlighting undervaluation and narrowing global asset market conditions.

Fidelity Emerging Markets Investment Trust reports over 34% 12-month NAV rise

Fidelity Emerging Markets has released its September 2025 factsheet, reporting strong 12-month NAV growth of 34.3% and a 40.3% rise in share price, outperforming its reference index which gained 16.9%.

Fidelity Asian Values rises further with Hong Kong portfolio enhancing returns

Fidelity Asian Values has released its September 2025 factsheet, reporting a 12-month NAV increase of 11.0% and a share price gain of 19.1%, outperforming its reference index which rose by

Fidelity European Trust continued rise as shares advanced in ASML and AIB

Fidelity European Trust has published its September 2025 factsheet, noting European equities finished the quarter higher despite mixed sector performance.

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust reports outperformance in September (JEDT)

As of 30 September 2025, the trust outperformed its benchmark. Gains were supported by strong stock selection in construction, materials, and energy, with Tecnicas Reunidas and Puuilo contributing positively.

Diverse Income Trust Managers predict UK small-cap super cycle

Gervais Williams and Martin Turner of Premier Miton Investors are highly optimistic about Diverse Income Trust’s outlook, expecting equity income stocks to become market favourites as investors seek steady cash

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