FundCalibre’s most popular funds and themes
By Staci West on 17 December 2025 in Equities, Best performing funds
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a natural moment to reflect on the investment ideas that captured the most attention over the past twelve months. Against a backdrop of persistent inflation concerns, shifting interest-rate expectations and growing geopolitical uncertainty, FundCalibre’s visitors were anything but passive.
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a natural moment to reflect on the investment ideas that captured the most attention over the past twelve months. Against a backdrop of persistent inflation concerns, shifting interest-rate expectations and growing geopolitical uncertainty, FundCalibre’s visitors were anything but passive.
In this year-end review, we look at which Elite Rated funds and trusts proved most popular, and the themes and conversations that resonated most strongly with our audience.
Most popular Elite Rated funds and trusts in 2025*
Top of the pops this year was GQG Partners Global Equity fund. A concentrated portfolio of quality companies, with strong growth prospects, the fund has a focus on finding companies with durable future-proof earnings, rather than companies which have simply done well historically.
Top ten most popular funds
- GQG Partners Global Equity
- Ranmore Global Equity
- Artemis Income
- City of London Investment Trust
- Fidelity Global Dividend
- Orbis Global Balanced
- BlackRock Global Unconstrained Equity
- T. Rowe Price US Large Cap Growth Equity
- Man Dynamic Income
- Man High Yield Opportunities
Our most popular content in 2025
When it comes to the most popular topics among FundCalibre visitors, a clear theme emerged around diversification away from technology. After years of tech-led market leadership, investors increasingly looked beyond the usual mega-cap names.
This shift was evident across all our media channels, from podcasts and articles to fund research, as visitors sought ways to build more balanced portfolios that could withstand economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension and changing market cycles.
Top five most listened* to Investing on the go episodes
The most listened to podcast dates back to April 2025 from BlackRock World Mining Trust. Co-managers Evy Hambro and Olivia Markham discuss disruptions like tariffs and trade rerouting, the surprising disconnect between commodity and equity prices, and the rising importance of critical materials like copper and uranium.
Our second most listened to podcast comes from Simon Murphy, manager of the VT Tyndall Unconstrained UK Income fund, who shares the surprising strength of the FTSE, the undervalued potential of mid and small-cap companies.
- 355. Why mining still matters in an increasingly volatile world
- 370. It’s not as bad as you think: a case for UK optimism
- 365. Rethinking income: dividend growth and share buybacks
- 366. Diamonds in the dust: finding value where others don’t
- 350. Quant meets instinct: inside the Nutshell Growth fund
Top five most read* articles on FundCalibre
- The Ryder Cup of investing: correlation stability and the captain
- Defence stocks have soared but where’s the value now?
- What can the UK learn from the French crisis?
- When emerging markets look safer than the US
- Cheap but risky: the case for being brave in China
*Source: FundCalibre Analytics, 1 January to 15 December 2025
This article is provided for information only. The views of the author and any people quoted are their own and do not constitute financial advice. The content is not intended to be a personal recommendation to buy or sell any fund or trust, or to adopt a particular investment strategy. However, the knowledge that professional analysts have analysed a fund or trust in depth before assigning them a rating can be a valuable additional filter for anyone looking to make their own decisions.
Past performance is not a reliable guide to future returns. Market and exchange-rate movements may cause the value of investments to go down as well as up. Yields will fluctuate and so income from investments is variable and not guaranteed. You may not get back the amount originally invested. Tax treatment depends of your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of any investment you should seek professional advice.
Whilst FundCalibre provides product information, guidance and fund research we cannot know which of these products or funds, if any, are suitable for your particular circumstances and must leave that judgement to you. Before you make any investment decision, make sure you’re comfortable and fully understand the risks. Further information can be found on Elite Rated funds by simply clicking on the name highlighted in the article.
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