Top funds, stocks and trusts to invest in

Where have investors been putting their money over the past month? We look at the bestselling funds, stocks and trusts among DIY investors

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Every month, we look at the bestselling funds, stocks and trusts among DIY investors – and the last three months have taken investors on a rollercoaster ride.

After a dramatic sell-off at the start of April, markets have recovered strongly over the past two and a half months as discount-hungry investors sought out buying opportunities and Donald Trump paused the worst of his tariff threats.

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Katie Williams
Staff Writer

Katie has a background in investment writing and is interested in everything to do with personal finance, politics, and investing. She enjoys translating complex topics into easy-to-understand stories to help people make the most of their money.

Katie believes investing shouldn’t be complicated, and that demystifying it can help normal people improve their lives.

Before joining the MoneyWeek team, Katie worked as an investment writer at Invesco, a global asset management firm. She joined the company as a graduate in 2019. While there, she wrote about the global economy, bond markets, alternative investments and UK equities.

Katie loves writing and studied English at the University of Cambridge. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the theatre, reading novels, travelling and trying new restaurants with friends.