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Investing in Europe: Why investors should remain positive

Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity European Trust PLC (LON:FEV), outlines why he believes quality businesses backed by strong balance sheets and dividend growth potential remain well placed to deliver strong relative returns over the long-term...

European equities mark an unexpected high as sector leadership broadens

European equities reached a fresh high led by technology, industrials and healthcare in a rally defined more by conviction than speculation...

Fidelity European Trust rises in August, reporting 16.4% returns in 2025

Fidelity European Trust highlighted strong contributions in August 2025 from KBC Groupe, which upgraded full year guidance, and Novo Nordisk, which advanced on positive trial results and regulatory approval for Wegovy...

Pharma shifts and tech resilience shape a new mood in European equities

European stocks are catching lift from pharma reshuffles and tech rebounds even as Lufthansa’s bold cost cuts raise the stakes for execution...

A ruling in Rhode Island sets a new tone for European utilities

A U.S. court ruling reignited European utilities, retail spin-offs drew attention, and chip equipment guidance cast a shadow, setting a distinctive tone for investors...

European equities edge higher as France faces a test of stability

European equities find support from Fed-cut hopes, even as a crucial no-confidence vote in France threatens to reshape sentiment...

Fidelity European Trust Factsheet – July volatility, Legrand and Bankinter gains

Continental European equities were volatile in July, with the Trust underperforming the index due to weak stock selection in financials and healthcare. Novo Nordisk and ASML detracted, while Legrand and Bankinter contributed positively. Over 12 months, the Trust’s NAV rose 1.8% and the share price 1.7%, compared with an 11.3% gain for the index...

European Investment Opportunities – Fidelity’s Quality Focus (LON:FEV)

FEV portfolio manager Marcel Stotzel highlights how quality companies with strong defensive characteristics can help investors navigate uncertainty and achieve long-term growth...

Trade talks propel markets into uncharted territory

Trade truce headlines and a pause in European rate cuts have driven stocks to new highs even as bonds, currencies and commodities adjust to shifting policy winds...

16.7% YTD return hails Fidelity European Trust’s strong credentials

Despite market headwinds, the Trust demonstrated resilience with standout contributions from Legrand and EQT and positive sector positioning. Over the past 12 months, NAV rose 2.3% and share price 5.5%, reflecting our focus on cash‑generative, dividend‑growing companies...

Fresh catalysts illuminate Europe’s market leaders

As earnings season unveils surprises and policy tensions simmer, investors find fresh cues in Europe’s shifting stocks...

Trade winds stirring European equities

Hopes of renewed US-EU trade talks have sparked a strategic shift in European markets, with tech and select export-oriented firms emerging as prime beneficiaries...

European equities recalibrate as investors weigh US trade cues

Midweek market shifts uncover subtle signals as investors prepare for fresh US trade outlooks...

European equity markets show shift in global trade sentiment

European markets are gradually repricing as easing Sino‑US tensions recalibrate export forecasts and corporate earnings models...

Europe builds its case for sustained capital commitment

Investor flows into Europe are no longer just tactical, policy alignment and sector resilience are supporting a more durable capital commitment...

Fidelity European Trust May Factsheet – European equities moved higher

European equities rose in May amid volatility linked to US trade uncertainty. Fidelity European Trust underperformed the index, mainly due to weak positions in consumer sectors...

European equities rally as ceasefire eases pressure

European equities rallied modestly on news of a fragile ceasefire, triggering rotation into autos, leisure and cyclicals...

How Europe is beginning to redraw the map

In June 2025, Europe's STOXX 600 index shows signs of recovery as geopolitical tensions ease. This shift reflects broader market resilience and strategic investment opportunities...

Fidelity European Trust proposes merger with HET to form £2.1bn trust

Fidelity European Trust PLC and Henderson European Trust have proposed a strategic merger aimed at enhancing market profile and reducing fees for shareholders...

What European investors should watch this week

European equity markets show resilience as geopolitical tensions and central bank decisions shape investor sentiment. Traders navigate inflation risks and corporate developments this week...
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May 10, 2024

Investing in Europe: Why investors should remain positive

Co-Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity European Trust PLC (LON:FEV), outlines why he believes quality businesses backed by strong balance sheets and dividend growth potential remain well placed to deliver strong relative returns over the long-term...

European equities mark an unexpected high as sector leadership broadens

European equities reached a fresh high led by technology, industrials and healthcare in a rally defined more by conviction than speculation...

Fidelity European Trust rises in August, reporting 16.4% returns in 2025

Fidelity European Trust highlighted strong contributions in August 2025 from KBC Groupe, which upgraded full year guidance, and Novo Nordisk, which advanced on positive trial results and regulatory approval for Wegovy...

Pharma shifts and tech resilience shape a new mood in European equities

European stocks are catching lift from pharma reshuffles and tech rebounds even as Lufthansa’s bold cost cuts raise the stakes for execution...

A ruling in Rhode Island sets a new tone for European utilities

A U.S. court ruling reignited European utilities, retail spin-offs drew attention, and chip equipment guidance cast a shadow, setting a distinctive tone for investors...

European equities edge higher as France faces a test of stability

European equities find support from Fed-cut hopes, even as a crucial no-confidence vote in France threatens to reshape sentiment...

Fidelity European Trust Factsheet – July volatility, Legrand and Bankinter gains

Continental European equities were volatile in July, with the Trust underperforming the index due to weak stock selection in financials and healthcare. Novo Nordisk and ASML detracted, while Legrand and Bankinter contributed positively. Over 12 months, the Trust’s NAV rose 1.8% and the share price 1.7%, compared with an 11.3% gain for the index...

European Investment Opportunities – Fidelity’s Quality Focus (LON:FEV)

FEV portfolio manager Marcel Stotzel highlights how quality companies with strong defensive characteristics can help investors navigate uncertainty and achieve long-term growth...

Trade talks propel markets into uncharted territory

Trade truce headlines and a pause in European rate cuts have driven stocks to new highs even as bonds, currencies and commodities adjust to shifting policy winds...

16.7% YTD return hails Fidelity European Trust’s strong credentials

Despite market headwinds, the Trust demonstrated resilience with standout contributions from Legrand and EQT and positive sector positioning. Over the past 12 months, NAV rose 2.3% and share price 5.5%, reflecting our focus on cash‑generative, dividend‑growing companies...

Fresh catalysts illuminate Europe’s market leaders

As earnings season unveils surprises and policy tensions simmer, investors find fresh cues in Europe’s shifting stocks...

Trade winds stirring European equities

Hopes of renewed US-EU trade talks have sparked a strategic shift in European markets, with tech and select export-oriented firms emerging as prime beneficiaries...

European equities recalibrate as investors weigh US trade cues

Midweek market shifts uncover subtle signals as investors prepare for fresh US trade outlooks...

European equity markets show shift in global trade sentiment

European markets are gradually repricing as easing Sino‑US tensions recalibrate export forecasts and corporate earnings models...

Europe builds its case for sustained capital commitment

Investor flows into Europe are no longer just tactical, policy alignment and sector resilience are supporting a more durable capital commitment...

Fidelity European Trust May Factsheet – European equities moved higher

European equities rose in May amid volatility linked to US trade uncertainty. Fidelity European Trust underperformed the index, mainly due to weak positions in consumer sectors...

European equities rally as ceasefire eases pressure

European equities rallied modestly on news of a fragile ceasefire, triggering rotation into autos, leisure and cyclicals...

How Europe is beginning to redraw the map

In June 2025, Europe's STOXX 600 index shows signs of recovery as geopolitical tensions ease. This shift reflects broader market resilience and strategic investment opportunities...

Fidelity European Trust proposes merger with HET to form £2.1bn trust

Fidelity European Trust PLC and Henderson European Trust have proposed a strategic merger aimed at enhancing market profile and reducing fees for shareholders...

What European investors should watch this week

European equity markets show resilience as geopolitical tensions and central bank decisions shape investor sentiment. Traders navigate inflation risks and corporate developments this week...
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