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Latest news & insights

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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Winners of Shareholder Engagement Awards announced

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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.
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Follow the crowds, or play the contrarian?

David Prosser asks which funds are currently catching investors’ eyes.

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.
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JPMorgan Emerging Markets

16 September 2024

JMG is trading on a wide discount relative to its history.

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust

16 September 2024

Equity proposition

Impax Environmental Markets

13 September 2024

QuotedData's Weekly News Show - Jon Forster from Impax Environmental Markets.

Partners Group Private Equity

11 September 2024

Healthy realisations in H124.

Volta Finance

11 September 2024

FY'24: Another year of outperformance.

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Hong Kong Phoney

12 September 2024

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

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.

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Pacific Horizon propels TSMC to top spot in semiconductor drive

Baillie Gifford fund managers Roderick Snell and Ben Durrant hike their holding in Taiwan’s chip giant after a significant underweight held back the Asia trust’s performance.
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Target Healthcare resumes dividend growth as care homes stabilise

The 6.4%-yielding care home investor restores the progressive dividend policy halted last year as property values and rental income recover.
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Dividend growth drives City of London Investment Trust to strong year

City of London Investment Trust (CTY) announced its annual results for 12 months to 30 June 2024. The company delivered a NAV total return of 15.6%, ahead of the benchmark return of 13%. The share price total return was 11.3%, leading the discount to widen to 1%. Dividends per share were 20.6p, up 2.5% for […]
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Solid year for Murray Income, although stock selection sees benchmark drag

Murray Income (MUT) has a announced its annual report for the 12 months to 30 June 2024. The company delivered a NAV total return of 9.9% and a share price total return of 7.6%, causing the discount to widen to 11%. Dividends per share were 38.5p for a yield of 4.5%. The benchmark total return […]
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Solid year for Murray Income, although stock selection sees bechmark drag

Murray Income (MUT) has a announced its annual report for the 12 months to 30 June 2024. The company delivered a NAV total return of 9.9% and a share price total return of 7.6%, causing the discount to widen to 11%. Dividends per share we 38.5p for a yield of 4.5%. The benchmark total return […]
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Half-year Report

18/09/2024 - 12:10

Maven Income & Growth VCT 4 PLC

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Form 8.3 - Balanced Commercial Property Trust Limi

18/09/2024 - 12:10

Jefferies International Limited.

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Menhaden Resource Efficiency PLC - Holding(s) in Company

18/09/2024 - 10:20

Menhaden Resource Efficiency

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Notice of Interim Results

18/09/2024 - 11:00

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund

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Offer for Subscription – Update

18/09/2024 - 11:00

Income & Growth VCT (The) PLC

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