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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.)

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.

Prospectus changes to benefit investment company capital raising

The AIC responds to ‘Consultation on the new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations regime (POATRs).’
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Venture capital trusts get break they deserve

Venture capital trusts get break they deserve.

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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Geiger Counter

5 September 2024

Dawn of a new era for uranium

Aberforth Geared Value & Income

4 September 2024

AGVI could be the highest-conviction play on a UK recovery.

Impact Healthcare REIT

3 September 2024

Visible growth.

BBGI Global Infrastructure S.A.

2 September 2024

Results analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence.

STS Global Income & Growth Trust

30 August 2024

QuotedData's Weekly News Show - James Harries from STS Global Income & Growth Trust

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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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QuotedData’s weekly news show 6th September 2024

Thank you to everyone that listened in today on our YouTube channel. In this week’s show, James Carthew covered the week’s top stories: PRS REIT (0:41) SEGRO / Tritax EuroBox (4:02) Balanced Commercial Property Trust (6:41) Artemis Alpha / Aurora (8:10) JPMorgan Core Real Assets (10:33) Digital 9 Infrastructure (11:51) Andrew McHattie covered: Major rises over the […]
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The future of private equity

I was recently asked about the outlook for listed private equity funds and whether it was likely to improve along with the more optimistic macroeconomic environment. Despite having a strong track record of achieving strong realisations and the private funds generally reporting good operational performance from their underlying holdings, the sector seems to struggle to […]
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Glennie calls UK revival as Abrdn UK Smaller Cos hits two-year high

Good stock picking and an easing in inflationary pressures see Abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth return 18.1% in year to 30 June after two years of underperformance.
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RM Infrastructure Income to tender fifth of shares

The 8.9%-yielding debt fund will buy up to £20m of its shares as it continues its wind-down process after a failed merger.
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Digital 9 Infrastructure NAV collapses to 45p

Digital 9 Infrastructure (DGI9) has published a company update including details of an unaudited portfolio valuation and updated net asset value and the news is not good – its board believes that “the aggregate portfolio valuation as at 30 June 2024 is likely to be materially below the latest published portfolio valuation as at 31 […]
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Russian Court Order - Update

06/09/2024 - 19:00

JPMorgan Emerging EMEA Securities

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BlackRock Sustainable American Income Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares

06/09/2024 - 17:40

BlackRock Sustainable American Income

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Transaction in Own Shares

06/09/2024 - 18:40

Smithson Investment Trust PLC

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Fidelity Emerging Markets Ltd - Transaction in Own Shares

06/09/2024 - 17:40

Fidelity Emerging Markets

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Transaction in Own Shares

06/09/2024 - 18:40

European Opportunities Trust PLC

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