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Bringing together the latest news, research and insights about investment trusts from the AIC and other organisations. (Got a question? Contact us.)

Why highly geared trusts are optimistic on UK markets

With the FTSE 100 hitting record highs, investment trusts with higher levels of gearing are well placed to take advantage of a UK stock market recovery.

Investment trust recommendations for pension savers and retirees

Financial advisers suggest trusts for the accumulation and decumulation stages.

India’s general election

Will more of the same be good for markets?

VCT fundraising is third highest on record

VCTs raise £882 million in 2023/24 tax year to invest in fast-growing companies.

Which government was best for UK investment trusts?

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has released data on the performance of UK-focused investment trusts in each parliament since 1987.
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The Armchair Trader Podcast: Annabel Brodie-Smith explains the world of investment trusts

Host Stuart Fieldhouse is joined on this podcast episode by Annabel Brodie-Smith. Annabel explains the world of investment trusts for the complete beginner: what are investment trusts and why should you have them in your portfolio?

Investment trusts on SDR and the anti-greenwashing rule

The AIC has collated comments from investment trusts on how SDR and the anti-greenwashing rule will impact them and the wider industry.

Time to look close to home?

The UK market shows great promise for investors, says David Prosser.

Go smaller for income

Trusts investing in smaller companies could be worth a look for income investors, says David Prosser.

Meet the manager: Simon King

Fund Manager of Octopus Future Generations VCT.
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Schroder Income Growth

1 May 2024

Results analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence.

Greencoat UK Wind

1 May 2024

Flash update from Kepler Trust Intelligence

Vietnam Enterprise Investments

30 April 2024

Results analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence.

Merchants Trust

30 April 2024

Celebrating its 135th anniversary 

Mercantile

30 April 2024

MRC's performance has recovered, yet the trust remains at a wide discount.

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From riches to rags to riches, is this time really different for Japan?

2 May 2024

Japan's decade-long corporate governance push is finally leading to significant improvements to underlying Japanese businesses...

Pretty, pretty, pretty good

17 April 2024

Do investment trusts really protect capital and income against inflation? Lets take a look...

Micro-managing

11 April 2024

What opportunities exist in the smallest part of the UK market?

Seoul searching

28 March 2024

South Korea is looking to to tackle its ‘discount’ versus other Asian countries by introducing governance reforms, very similar to Japan's.

Investment company liquidity – steady as she goes, but could be better

19 March 2024

A review of investment company liquidity in London since 2016.

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Triple Point Social Housing REIT to make portfolio sales and cuts ties with troubled tenant

Triple Point Social Housing REIT is working to transfer the leases of troubled tenant Parasol to another registered social housing provider that should result in greater rent collection. The company also said that it intends to make selective sales from its portfolio and return the proceeds back to shareholders through buy backs. Lease transfer As […]
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Weiss Korea Opportunity underperforms by over 20 percentage points

Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund (WKOF) has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2023. During the year, WKOF provided an NAV total return of -5.5% while, in comparison, its reference index, the MSCI South Korea 25/50 Net Total Return Index, appreciated by 14.8% (all in sterling equivalent terms). This underperformance amounts to […]
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BioPharma Credit announces senior loan to Novocure for up to US$400m

BioPharma Credit (BPCR) is providing debt financing to Novocure Luxembourg S.a.r.l. through a senior secured loan agreement. BPCR will invest up to US$200m and BioPharma-V will invest up to an additional US$200m in parallel, with BPCR acting as collateral agent. Under the terms of the transaction, the Company will invest up to US$200m across four tranches: Tranche […]
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QuotedData’s morning briefing 3 May 2023 – USF

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 3 May 2023: US Solar Fund (USF) has published a circular with details of the tender offer that it announced on 24 April 2024 that it is proposing to use as a means of returning capital to shareholders. The proposed tender price of $0.764 per share, which is equivalent to the 31 […]
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‘Buy’ Temple Bar as bids and buybacks provide the catalyst UK badly needs

‘Valuation agnostic selling’ by investors has depressed the UK stock market but a rebound is on the cards and this equity income trust is a good way to play it.
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Tender Offer, Circular & Notice of General Meeting

03/05/2024 - 08:10

US Solar Fund PLC

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Portfolio Sale and Lease Transfer

03/05/2024 - 08:10

Triple Point Social Housing REIT

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Dividend Declaration

03/05/2024 - 08:10

JPMorgan Global Growth & Income PLC

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Dividend Declaration

03/05/2024 - 08:10

Aquila European Renewables PLC

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Form 8.3 - Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited

03/05/2024 - 08:10

Bain Capital Partnership Strategies

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