This month the Cuddle covers what went on in the markets in 2025, looking at indexes and individual sectors. We talk through how our portfolio performed and review our best and worst performers and what to expect in 2026.

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Information links

CC Japan Income & Growth Trust plc (CCJI) https://ccjapanincomeandgrowthtrust.com

Murray International Trust (MYI) https://www.murray-intl.co.uk

Blackrock Energy and Resources Income Trust (BERI) www.blackrock.com/uk/individual/products/investment-trusts/our-range/blackrock-energy-and-resources-income-trust/trust-information

BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc (BRFI) https://www.blackrock.com/uk/solutions/investment-trusts/our-range/blackrock-frontiers-investment-trust/performance-holdings

Henderson High Income Trust plc (HHI) Henderson High Income Trust | Janus Henderson Investment Trusts

The North American Income Trust plc (NAIT) The North American Income Trust plc | Janus Henderson Investment Trusts

Index and sector performance

Sector Screener: a review of 2025 and look ahead to 2026