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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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The Santa rally – reality or myth? And can trust investors benefit?

The wreaths are up, and the mince pies are in the oven. And in the investment world too we have our own end-of-year traditions. Foremost amongst these is the “Santa rally”, specifically the old lore that the market invariably performs strongly over the festive period. But is it true? And if so, can trust investors […]

An opportunity to acquire high quality income names at attractive prices

Written by James Harries, Tomasz Boniek, Co-Managers, STS Global Income & Growth Trust.
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Morning briefing: Schroder European REIT defers long-term decisions as Redding takes chair; plus CREI, BYG

Annual results from Schroder European Real Estate highlight the challenges for incoming chair Phil Redding and fund manager Jeff O’Dwyer, Custodian Property Income reports good half-year results and self-storage group Big Yellow confirms takeover talks with Blackstone have ended. Schroder European Real Estate (SERE), the £83m listed property fund weighed down by a French tax […]
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Barings Emerging EMEA takes steps to win back dissenting shareholders after “outstanding” year

Barings Emerging EMEA Opportunities (BEMO) is hiking dividends and streamlining its investments as the £87m investment trust looks to win back the large minority of disaffected shareholders who voted against the company’s continuation in October. Outgoing chair Frances Daley said BEMO had delivered an “outstanding” annual result with a 28.3% investment return for the year […]
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Saba proposes new Edinburgh Worldwide board for 2026 vote

Activist US hedge fund formally requisitions general meeting to replace the board of Baillie Gifford's Edinburgh Worldwide investment trust.
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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.

Commodities take gold in 2025 performance tables with 44% return

China comes in second, shrugging off trade war worries.

Let Santa help secure your kids’ financial futures: the wisdom of gifting investment trusts

Technology & Technology Innovation sector tops performance charts and average investment trust returns £4,600 on £1,000 over 18 years.

AIC: “It is vital that all shareholders vote”

Response to Saba’s proposed requisition of General Meeting of Edinburgh Worldwide.
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Investment Trusts vs. The New Contenders | Investment Trust Edge

Can Investment Trusts win back confidence Experts discuss trusts vs. LTAFs for illiquid private assets, tackling issues like discounts and governance, and analysing the ...

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...

Unearthing Tech's True Growth Engines | Future Trends November 2025

Mike Seidenberg reveals to host Ryan Lightfoot-Aminoff the tech growth engines beyond headline AI: data centre power, next-gen infrastructure, and digital enablers. Don...
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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.

Hansa Investment Company

4 December 2025

Court judgment sanctioning the scheme.

MIGO Opportunities Trust

4 December 2025

QuotedData's In The HotSeat - Tom Treanor & Charlotte Cuthbertson

Hansa Investment Company

4 December 2025

Court judgment sanctioning the scheme.

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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

05/12/2025 - 17:57

AVI Japan Opportunity Trust

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Holding(s) in Company

05/12/2025 - 17:53

Rockwood Strategic

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Sale of Shares From Treasury

05/12/2025 - 17:46

Temple Bar Investment Trust

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Transaction in Own Shares

05/12/2025 - 17:37

BlackRock Greater Europe

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Transaction in Own Shares

05/12/2025 - 17:34

Artemis UK Future Leaders

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