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Three fund ideas for 2026

Every year, Fidelity’s Investment Director, Tom Stevenson, shares a handful of funds he’s investing in for the year ahead.

Important information - investment values can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. Any investment views expressed may no longer be current. SIPP/ISA eligibility and tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and tax rules may change. You cannot normally access money in a pension until age 55 (57 from 2028). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Please note that Tom’s picks are not a personal recommendation for you. If you're not sure which investments are suitable for you, consult Fidelity's advisers or another authorised financial adviser.

The hand-picked trio for this year includes one of last year’s recommendations, an old favourite, and an emerging markets fund that aims to uncover hidden value in fast-growing economies.

Watch Tom's chat with Ed Monk, host of the Personal Investor podcast, to find out why he's chosen them.

Important information - For Tom’s picks, please read the fund providers' Key Investor Information Document (KIID/KID) for full details of the features and risks of each fund.

Three funds for 2026

For a global fund, this pick is unusual in that around half of its investments sit outside the US.

The fund has a value-focused strategy which means it avoids most of the 'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks. This is one of Tom's picks for the second year in a row.

A familiar name to many investors, this UK-focused fund invests in a broad spread of companies across the market cap range. 

Special Situations has historically performed well, even in post-bubble markets. A staple in many Fidelity portfolios.

Emerging markets were the top performing equity investment in 2025. While they can be prone to volatility, this fund invests with a long-term focus on companies it believes are good value.

Lazard Emerging Markets was in Tom's portfolio last year and is his third pick of 2026.

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