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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.)

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Small stocks, big bargains? Why UK small cap trusts could be set for a turn around

If investors in UK small and mid cap companies were hoping for a big bazooka to turbo-charge the sector in the budget, they were disappointed. The chancellor’s priorities were elsewhere. Nevertheless, some calm after a grim period of uncertainty and speculation may be enough to revive the sector’s flagging fortunes. It is easy to present […]
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Ecofin Global hikes dividends as AI power demands boost its infrastructure and utilities portfolio

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure (EGL) is to lift dividends by 5.9% after a morale-boosting second half recovery helped pushed its annual return to 15%. The £223m investment trust’s growth in net asset value (NAV) in the year to 30 September compared well to its two main performance benchmarks. It was just behind the 15.4% […]
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Morning briefing: BlackRock Frontiers beats benchmark ahead of 100% tender; Discount narrowning saves Aberdeen India; INPP expands buybacks by £25m; plus AWEM, ABDN, RTW

BlackRock Frontiers (BRFI), the £338m investor in sub-emerging and smaller emerging countries, beat its benchmark in the year to 30 September, putting it in a good position ahead of a five-yearly 100% exit opportunity in February. Fund managers Sam Vecht and Emily Fletcher delivered a 15.1% total underlying return in dollars (14.7% in sterling) that […]
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Saba boss slams Baillie Gifford for reducing SpaceX stakes in EWI and USA before rocket company’s “$1.5trn” float

Saba Capital boss Boaz Weinstein has attacked Baillie Gifford for reducing the positions held in SpaceX by Edinburgh Worldwide (EWI) and Baillie Gifford US Growth (USA) investment trusts. Tweeting on X, Weinstein said he had received calls from “furious” shareholders in both trusts, where Saba holds around 30%, amid reports that Elon Musk’s rocket company […]

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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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

The UK markets 20 run was narrow. Investment leaders debate: are forgotten quality names, mid-caps, or dividend stocks set to drive the next growth phase Discover crit...
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Smithson Investment Trust

12 December 2025

QuotedData's In The HotSeat - Simon Barnard from Smithson Investment Trust

Edinburgh Investment Trust

12 December 2025

EDIN has outperformed under Liontrust’s management.

Fidelity Special Values

12 December 2025

FSV has delivered impressive returns over both the short and long term.

BlackRock Frontiers

12 December 2025

BRFI has delivered outstanding returns over the last five years.

Phoenix Spree Deutschland

12 December 2025

Further progress with releasing value.

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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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Holding(s) in Company

12/12/2025 - 18:31

Herald Investment Trust

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Transaction in Own Shares

12/12/2025 - 18:01

F&C Investment Trust

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Result of AGM

12/12/2025 - 17:49

International Biotechnology

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Investor Presentation

12/12/2025 - 17:45

Schroder Real Estate

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Transaction in Own Shares

12/12/2025 - 17:38

BlackRock Greater Europe

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