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Hunting for opportunities among beaten-up Asian stocks
While 2020 has been challenging for small-cap value stocks
China’s structural shifts gather speed
China’s swift return to “normality” should mean lower risks compared to many developed countries still struggling with the impact of the virus.
Better times ahead for UK equities?
Alex Wright, portfolio manager of Fidelity Special Values PLC, holds a more optimistic view for 2021 for UK equities due to recently announced vaccine breakthroughs and the end of Brexit negotiations.
Next generation Japan
Portfolio Manager, Nicholas Price outlines how an increased focus on digital transformation is impacting the landscape and creating new opportunities across both public and private markets.
Navigating an “unusual” recession
Typically, recessions are caused by rising interest rates and lending or liquidity drying up, resulting in a meaningful squeeze in monetary conditions.
Final results announced 2020
The Company announces its final results for the year ending 31 August 2020
China resurgence leads the way
Hong Kong-based Catherine Yeung, Investment Director, Fidelity China Special Situations PLC, gives a snapshot of a recovering China and what the latest earnings season tells us about businesses moving forward.
Annual Results Announced
The Company has announced its results for the year ended 31 July 2020
Change of Company name rescheduled to October 2020
The Company will change its name from Fidelity European Values PLC to Fidelity European Trust PLC with effect from 1 October 2020
A contrarian view of a one-sided UK equity market
Value remains in unloved areas
MoneyWeek talks to Dale Nicholls about investing in Chinese companies
In this MoneyWeek podcast hear about the sectors he likes, the themes he's following, and why Chinese equities will only grow in importance as the market matures over the coming years.
Opportunities among China’s innovative private companies
Dale Nicholls, portfolio manager of Fidelity China Special Situations PLC, discusses how and why he is utilising the trust’s closed-ended structure to invest in China’s vibrant unlisted sector.
Finding Japan’s future winners
Despite the uncertain global macroeconomic backdrop, Japan continues to offer an attractive combination of cash rich companies, low relative valuations and secular growth opportunities.
Examining European dividends
Sam Morse, portfolio manager of the Fidelity European Fund and Fidelity European Values PLC, examines the prospects for regional equity markets as we enter the second half of the year.
Sustainability and Asian small-caps
Investors across the globe are increasingly focusing on sustainability factors that go beyond traditional financial metrics. While this is clearly welcome, Fidelity Asian Values PLC’s Nitin Bajaj discusses some of the nuances and complications.
Half Yearly Results Announced
The Company has announced its Half Yearly Results for the six months ending 30 June 2020.
Half Yearly Results Announced
The Company has announced its Half Yearly Results for the six months ending 30 June 2020.
Finding the hidden value in UK equities
Alex Wright discusses the current environment for UK equity investors. Although the broader market does not appear to be particularly cheap, he reviews a large opportunity set among unfashionable stocks and sectors.
Multi-Asset view on ‘value’ stocks - July 2020
Fidelity Multi-Asset team's outlook for 'value' stocks.
Update - COVID 19 - Surviving market infection then inflection - 30 June 2020
In this updated video Alex Denny, Head of Investments explains how Investment Trusts will survive in these extraordinary and unprecedented times.
A contrarian view of Hong Kong
It’s hard to find a market that’s had a tougher run than Hong Kong lately, but this is exactly where and when value can emerge for astute investors.
Investing in unloved Asia
Fidelity Asian Values PLC’s Nitin Bajaj outlines how he has navigated and shifted the portfolio through the market volatility experienced over the first half of 2020.
LIBOR (and other IBORs) Transition
Interest rate benchmarks based on interbank offered rates (“IBORs”).
Alex Wright reflects on the investor impact of COVID
Alex Wright, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Special Values PLC gives his latest views on the current market conditions and explains where he is seeing the opportunities for the portfolio going forward.
Annual General Meeting Portfolio Manager Presentation - May 2020
The Portfolio Manager, Nicholas Price, has pre-recorded his 2020 AGM presentation which is available from the Company homepage.
Annual General Meeting - substantially reduced programme
In view of the emerging public health impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and in the interests of the wellbeing of our shareholders, the Board has decided to change the format of the Annual General Meeting this year.
Why China is still the land of opportunity
As Fidelity China Special Situations PLC passes its 10th anniversary, portfolio manager Dale Nicholls reflects on how the Chinese equity market has transformed over the last decade.
Built to stand the test of time
Looking at markets today, the outlook feels as uncertain as any time since the 2008 financial crisis.
Annual General Meeting - Portfolio Manager Presentation
Listen to Portfolio Manager Sam Morse’s presentation from the 2020 AGM which took place in May.
Change of Company Name Delayed
It was previously announced in the Company’s Annual Results on 19 March 2020 that the Board had decided to change the Company’s name from Fidelity European Values PLC to Fidelity European Trust PLC.
China and the path from containment to recovery
Fidelity China Special Situations PLC’s Dale Nicholls charts China’s path as it emerges from lockdown towards recovery.
A new age for UK equities
We are living in extraordinary times. Alex Wright, portfolio manager of the Fidelity Special Situations Fund and Fidelity Special Values PLC discusses his new view on the world, through his old contrarian lens.
In adversity, opportunity
Portfolio manager of Fidelity China Special Situations PLC, Dale Nicholls shares his latest thoughts on markets and the rich opportunity set he is seeing.
Navigating choppy waters
COVID-19: The economic impact and market implications. In this latest portfolio update, Alex Wright sets out his investment thinking, positioning and outlook.
Japan - lessons from history
Bear markets often create new turning points and changes in market leadership. With this in mind, Fidelity Japan Trust PLC’s Nicholas Price outlines how our locally-based team are navigating the recent market turmoil.
The latest from China
Fidelity China Special Situations PLC’s Dale Nicholls reviews the current landscape and the significant policy response from the Chinese authorities to the coronavirus outbreak.
Annual General Meeting - reduced programme & different format for this year
In view of the emerging public health impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and in the interests of the wellbeing of our shareholders, the Board has decided to change the format of the Annual General Meeting this year.
Fidelity China Special Situations announces its Annual Results
The Company announces its final results and plans for the AGM.
A strong focus on the fundamentals
News of coronavirus (COVID-19) in recent weeks has contributed to increased market volatility. In this piece, Sam Morse explains how he’s been navigating markets and shares his outlook for the coming months.
Finding new winners by staying focused
News of coronavirus (COVID-19) in recent weeks has contributed to increased market volatility. In this piece, Nicholas Price explains how he’s been navigating markets and shares his outlook for the coming months.
Thoughts from our portfolio managers on the current market environment
News of coronavirus (COVID-19) in recent weeks has contributed to increased market volatility. In this piece, our five investment trust portfolio managers explain how they’ve been navigating markets and share their outlook for the coming months.
Compelling valuations amid the chaos
News of coronavirus (COVID-19) in recent weeks has contributed to increased market volatility. In this piece, Alex Wright explains how he’s been navigating markets and shares his outlook for the coming months.
Taking the long view
News of coronavirus (COVID-19) in recent weeks has contributed to increased market volatility. In this piece, Dale Nicholls explains how he’s been navigating markets and shares his outlook for the coming months.
A disciplined approach in unprecedented times
News of coronavirus (COVID-19) in recent weeks has contributed to increased market volatility. In this piece, Nitin Bajaj explains how he’s been navigating markets and shares his outlook for the coming months.
Japan is finally catching up
Japanese equities have faced several external headwinds over the last 12 months which have clouded the outlook for corporate earnings.
Update from Fidelity Asia investment team on Coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak was an unforeseen event and China has responded with several substantial measures to curtail the contagion.
Update from Fidelity Asia investment team on Coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak was an unforeseen event and China has responded with several substantial measures to curtail the contagion.
New comparative index adopted
At the Company’s recent AGM shareholders have voted to accept the Board’s proposal to change the Comparative Index from MSCI Asia All Countries Ex Japan index to MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Small Cap Index.
China beyond the headlines
Trade negotiations - and the subsequent signed agreement with the US
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