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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.)

Suffering from home bias? Try Asia and its smaller companies

What is the biggest hurdle to successful investment? Popular candidates normally include the likes of fear, short-termism and lack of expertise, but the title arguably deserves to go to a comparatively unappreciated phenomenon: home bias. By Gabriel Sacks, Lead Manager, Aberdeen Asia Focus PLC.
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GCP Infrastructure: Who needs jam tomorrow when you can get a 10% yield on an almost debt-free investment?

Annual results from GCP Infrastructure (GCP) have disappointed shareholders waiting for a big disposal that could fund a significant return of capital and reward them for holding on to stock standing 30% below net asset value (NAV). The £590m investment company, however, did say that its investment adviser Gravis Capital was “actively progressing transactions” that […]
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JPMorgan Asia upbeat ahead of continuation vote after new fund managers deliver plenty of growth and income

JPMorgan Asia Growth & Income (JAGI) sounds confident as it prepares for its next three-yearly continuation vote in February after a strong set of annual results following the reorganisation of its fund management team last year. Rebounds in China, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea in the second half of the financial year more than offset problems […]
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TwentyFour Select eyes more top-up dividends as “higher for longer” rates outlook boosts floating debt fund

TwentyFour Select Monthly Income (SMIF) is considering upping some of its monthly dividends after another strong year saw the 8%-yielder once again surpass its 6p per share payout target. The £288m debt fund, which mostly invests in floating rate assets, has paid shareholders 0.5p a month for most of its eleven-year life, topping up the […]
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Morning briefing: Saba doubles stake in SDCL Energy; Pacific Assets launches beauty parade; Schroder BSC still mulling options; Regional cuts fund management fee; plus BGFD, RKW, PEY, NRR, SWEF

Activist hedge fund Saba Capital doubled its position in SDCL Energy Efficiency Income (SEIT) to 10% on Tuesday, the day after its shares tumbled 18% after the company said in half-year results that it was looking at all strategic options, prioritising debt reduction and warned it may not recommend shareholders vote for the company’s continuation next year. […]
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Investment trust 2025 review: another record year for corporate activity

26 deals done and nearly £10 billion of shares bought back, setting a new record.

US will do worst over next 12 months, say investment trust investors

Private investor sentiment survey shows shift from growth to value.

New CCI rules “victory for common sense”

AIC responds to final rules on Consumer Composite Investments.

Advisers and wealth managers say budget cut to VCT tax relief from 30% to 20% will hit fundraising

Three quarters of advisers signal lower appetite for VCTs following tax relief reductions.

AIC fund manager poll: emerging markets tipped for the top in 2026

Read comments from 22 investment trust managers.
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Fantasy fund manager: race goes down to the wire in competition’s final month

Top three players have all made over 20% profit this year.

Meet the manager: Guy Anderson

Portfolio Manager of The Mercantile Investment Trust.

A mixed bag for VCT investors

David Prosser explains the implications of the Chancellor’s changes to venture capital trusts.

Don’t overlook the UK when it comes to your investments

David Prosser asks whether British investors are overlooking a bargain.

UK Equities: Catching the Next Wave of Growth | Future Trends November 2025

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The Global Smaller Companies Trust

11 December 2025

Is this the start of a new small-cap cycle?

SDCL Efficiency Income

9 December 2025

Gearing higher, disposals progress now key.

Chrysalis Investments

5 December 2025

The road ahead.

BlackRock Greater Europe

5 December 2025

New co-manager and reduced management fees.

Seraphim Space Investment Trust

4 December 2025

Dual-use SpaceTech: a strategic shift, not a short-term trend.

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Back to the future

26 November 2025

Our analyst argues investment trusts are the modern way to invest.

Following the flow, where global capital is looking next

19 November 2025

Recent flows point to a potentially subtle shift, with investors reassessing the regions offering a balance of value and reform-driven growth outside the US.

Understanding the world’s oldest collective investment vehicle

18 November 2025

Edison explains: Investment trusts

The Income Imperative

18 November 2025

Strategic themes for real returns.

Turn and face the strange

12 November 2025

Kepler ask when boards are going to bite the bullet and switch to value.

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Update on Offer for Subscription

10/12/2025 - 18:00

Hargreave Hale AIM VCT

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Transaction in Own Shares

10/12/2025 - 17:58

Hansa Investment Company

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Holding(s) in Company

10/12/2025 - 17:45

Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets

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Issue of Equity

10/12/2025 - 17:42

City of London Investment Trust

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Transaction in Own Shares

10/12/2025 - 17:40

Henderson Smaller Companies

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