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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.)

AIC proposes partnership funds to boost UK growth and deliver labour government’s objectives

Cornerstone investment from National Wealth Fund could crowd in private capital.

Government confirms extension of VCT scheme until 2035

The AIC has welcomed the government’s written statement and press release confirming the extension of the venture capital trust scheme to 2035.

AIC applauds continuation of VCTs

The European Commission has confirmed that the current VCT scheme can continue unchanged.

Rate cut could add fuel to investment trust recovery

Alternative asset classes particularly well placed to benefit.

Students and graduates more confident about money than ever

Graduates now think they will pay back their student debt in just over ten years.
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Venture capital trusts get break they deserve

The VCT scheme has been extended to 2035.

Get the balance right

Faith Glasgow weighs up how and when to review your portfolio.

Income options

As rates come down, Ian Cowie is on the hunt for dividends.

Keep your eyes on the prize

Don’t let rumoured tax changes loom larger than crucial investment choices, says David Prosser.

Director talk: Stephanie Eastment

Stephanie is on the board of four investment trusts.
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Gresham House Energy Storage

9 September 2024

Revenue recovery to provide base for growth.

Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust

9 September 2024

Lower rates should be beneficial for performance.

abrdn Asian Income Fund

9 September 2024

Core Asian fund offering income and capital growth.

Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income

6 September 2024

QuotedData's Weekly News Show - Randall Sandstorm from Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund.

Geiger Counter

5 September 2024

Dawn of a new era for uranium

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Dream team

29 August 2024

Our analysts review how their fund picks for 2024 have done.

Turning a corner

22 August 2024

Property values are finally stabilising.

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about investment trusts but were too afraid to ask

21 August 2024

We answer our readers’ questions about investment trusts.

Buy British

15 August 2024

Our analyst argues benchmark-aware investment strategies aren’t a human right.

Unconscious uncoupling

7 August 2024

Investment trusts in the emerging market sector could be less correlated than you might think.

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Regional Reit to overhaul vacant offices to capture ‘missing upside’

The 6.8%-yielding regional office investor plans to obtain change of use permissions for a large chunk of offices in order to sell them at a greater price.
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Colm Walsh: Private equity activity is picking up, a rerating is next

The manager of ICG Enterprise Trust says that while interest rate cuts aren’t the be-all and end-all for PE, they should bridge the gap between poor sentiment and thriving markets.
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QuotedData’s morning briefing 10 September 2024 – ESO, ATR, RGL, CAL, NRR

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 10 September 2024: EPE Special Opportunities (ESO) announced its interim report for the six months to 31 July 2024. The company’s NAV total return was down 2%, while shares increased 2%. The share price represents a discount of 47% to the NAV per share. The company has cash balances of £18.4m, […]
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Gulf Investment Fund to liquidate as tender breaches minimum size condition

Gulf Investment Fund (GIF) has announced that its 100% tender offer, which was launched on 21 August 2024 (click here to see our coverage), has received irrevocable commitments that would push it below its minimum size condition (this being that GIF must retain a post tender offer share capital of not less than 38m Shares). […]
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Keystone Positive Change proposes unitisation

Keystone Positive Change’s board has identified a need for some kind of corporate action that addresses the size of the company, the low liquidity in its shares and the discount. It also wants to enable shareholders to retain exposure to a global impact strategy. The board will consult more widely with shareholders and to explore […]
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Block listing Interim Review

10/09/2024 - 19:10

Pacific Horizon Investment Tst PLC

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BlackRock Sustainable American Income Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares

10/09/2024 - 18:10

BlackRock Sustainable American Income

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BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares

10/09/2024 - 18:00

BlackRock Throgmorton Trust

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Fidelity Japan Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares

10/09/2024 - 17:50

Fidelity Japan Trust

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BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares

10/09/2024 - 17:50

BlackRock Greater Europe

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