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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 calls on Treasury to include VCTs in cost disclosure exemption

Draft legislation to exclude investment companies from the requirement to produce Key Information Documents does not apply to VCTs, the AIC has learned.

Highest yielding equity investment trusts

See table of 26 investment trusts with a yield of 4.5% or more.

Short-term volatility likely around US election but managers remain optimistic about opportunities

As tech rally broadens, healthcare, property and energy sectors stand out.

Wealth managers more willing to go off buy list to use investment trusts

“Could be a good opportunity to buy in” as discounts still wide.

Winners of the AIC Shareholder Communication Awards 2024

The awards recognise exceptional shareholder communication by AIC member investment trusts and their managers.
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Investment Company Showcase: Annabel Brodie-Smith on why you should come to the Showcase

Annabel Brodie-Smith explains what makes the Investment Company Showcase such a great event and why you should attend on 11 October.

Meet the Manager: Tom Williams

Investment Manager of Downing Renewables and Infrastructure Trust (DORE).

Investment Company Showcase: Richard Stone on why you should come to the Showcase

Richard Stone explains what makes the Investment Company Showcase such a great event and why you should attend on 11 October.

Meet the manager: David Moss

Portfolio Manager of CT UK High Income Trust.

Investment Company Showcase 2024: Ian Lance, Manager of Temple Bar Investment Trust

Ian Lance interview with Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC, ahead of Ian's presentation at the Investment Company Showcase 2024 on 11 October 2024.
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Premier Miton Global Renewables

9 October 2024

In this interview, James Smith, fund manager of Premier Miton Global Renewables Trust (PMGR), discusses the trust’s portfolio as well as the broader renewable energy sector.

NB Private Equity Partners

9 October 2024

NB: adding value in attractive co-investment sector.

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon

8 October 2024

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Trust aims to provide long-term capital growth by investing in smaller companies listed on the Japanese stock market.

Volta Finance

7 October 2024

Q&A on Volta Finance (VTAS): 17 consecutive months of positive returns.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust

4 October 2024

GSCT offers comprehensive exposure to small-caps worldwide.

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Green green grass

26 September 2024

Why the biotech sector is bouncing back to rude health.

No place like home?

25 September 2024

Our analysts debate the benefits and drawbacks of investing in what you know best.

A golden opportunity

19 September 2024

Why the UK small-cap sector looks set to shine.

Betting it all on black?

18 September 2024

We ask what has been driving returns in the global equity sector.

Hong Kong Phoney

12 September 2024

What future does the Hong Kong stock market have under China’s growing influence?

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Baillie Gifford US Growth: A rising star in North America

With a month to go to the US Presidential Election – the event that it seems most of 2024 has been building up to – we revisit the Association of Investment Companies’ North America sector.
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Vietnam Holding doubles benchmark as top tech stock FPT soars

The Dynam Capital run investment company enjoys a bumper year-to-June return thanks to the surging share price of Vietnam’s top IT services provider.
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Dunedin Income Growth lifts gearing for first time since 2020

Abrdn fund managers Ben Ritchie and Rebecca Maclean draw down £6m of credit and recycle profits on Intermediate Capital to snap up bargain quality growth stocks.
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Fidelity Emerging Markets delivers welcome performance improvement

Fidelity Emerging Markets has published results covering the year ended 30 June 2024 and they are good. After a difficult year in 2022, when the trust was hit hard by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and then a period of consolidation in 2023, for the latest year the trust reported a NAV total return of +18.7% […]
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UIL thinking of going private after bout of poor performance

UIL has published results for the 12 months ended 30 June 2024. Highlights are: Net asset value total return of -15.3% (2023: -20.6%) Share price total return of -24.8% (2023: -18.5%) Revenue earnings per ordinary share of 10.15p (2023: 6.68p) Dividends per ordinary share of 8.00p (2023: 8.00p) Discount widened to 36.9% (2023: 27.5%) Gearing […]
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BlackRock Sustainable American Income Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares

09/10/2024 - 17:40

BlackRock Sustainable American Income

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BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares

09/10/2024 - 17:40

BlackRock Greater Europe

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Augmentum Fintech plc - Transaction in Own Shares

09/10/2024 - 17:30

Augmentum Fintech

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Invesco Global Equity Income Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares

09/10/2024 - 17:30

Invesco Global Equity Income Trust

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Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC - Transaction in Own Shares

09/10/2024 - 17:30

Worldwide Healthcare Trust

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