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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.)

FCA indicates willingness to make meaningful changes to cost disclosure

AIC comments on FCA’s Consultation Paper CP25/9**

All-time high yields on infrastructure investment trust sectors

Renewable Energy Infrastructure and Infrastructure investment trust sectors are nearing all-time highs.

AIC publishes consultation on statement of recommended practice (SORP)

Deadline for responses is 30 June 2025.

Impact of Trump’s tariffs on investment trust discounts

Private Equity, Growth Capital and Leasing sector discounts widen most. UK, Global Emerging Markets and Europe sector discounts narrow.

2024/2025 VCT fundraising is third highest on record

VCTs raise £895 million to invest in ambitious young UK companies.
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Why mining still matters in an increasingly volatile world

In this episode, we hear from Evy Hambro and Olivia Markham, co-managers of the BlackRock World Mining Trust

Going cheap or just an illusion?

David Prosser assesses the state of the private equity sector following Trump’s tariff announcements.

The Big Question – Can US exceptionalism continue?

The Big Question – Can US exceptionalism continue?

Market Matters with Charlotte Morris, manager of Pantheon International

We discuss big picture market insights with leading investment experts.

Reflections on current market volatility

This AI-powered podcast brings you key takeaways from Temple Bars latest newsletter on market volatility.
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Schroder Real Estate

24 April 2025

In The HotSeat Special - When will REITs rebound?

VietNam Holding

24 April 2025

Vietnam is navigating turbulent trade war.

Custodian Property Income REIT

24 April 2025

In The HotSeat Special - When will REITs rebound?

TR Property

24 April 2025

In The HotSeat Special - When will REITs rebound?

CC Japan Income & Growth Trust

24 April 2025

Why inflation is the engine driving long-term equity growth in Japan.

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Get Rich Slowly: A nightmare on Wall Street?

24 April 2025

Our investment specialist reflects on the aftermath of her Liberation Day losses.

Investing in Asia with investment trusts

16 April 2025

How investment trusts provide exposure to the growth story in Asia.

Top of the Stocks: most bought and sold shares in March

13 April 2025

Five questions about Chinese markets

9 April 2025

We discuss the main issues impacting Chinese equity markets and ask if it looks a buy.

American Graffiti

2 April 2025

We analyse the performance of US-focussed investment companies since the US election.

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What do investment trust managers do in a market crisis?

When global markets tank, as they have done in April, words like 'chaos' and 'turmoil' are thrown about by market commentators, but do not always match the reality for professional investors.
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Bellevue Healthcare risks ‘sub-scale’ status with new discount policy 

Bellevue Healthcare has introduced a new zero discount policy, but analysts are concerned it will encourage further 'shrinkage' of the £277m trust.
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REITs proving a safe haven amid tariff turmoil

Very few pockets of the investment universe have escaped the tariff turmoil, but could the real estate sector prove a safe haven while volatility and uncertainty prevail? With global markets sent into a tailspin following “Liberation Day” in early April – when the US president imposed penal, “reciprocal” tariffs on every nation in the world, […]
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Big 12: How F&C’s Niven is guiding £5bn giant through US turmoil

As manager of one of the largest listed global equity funds out there, Paul Niven is not one for making rash decisions and his balanced approach has kept the fund ahead of its benchmark across all timeframes.
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BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Annual Results

In this update, Dan Whitestone, Lead Portfolio Manager of the BlackRock Throgmorton Investment Trust, recaps the Trust’s strong 2024 performance with a net return of 16.3%, outperforming the benchmark by 2.2%. He discusses the challenges faced in a difficult UK market, key portfolio changes, and his outlook for 2025. Despite a tough macro environment, Dan […]
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Dividend Exchange Rate Set

24/04/2025 - 18:54

BlackRock Latin American

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Issue of Equity

24/04/2025 - 17:49

CVC Income & Growth

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Transaction in Own Shares

24/04/2025 - 17:41

Montanaro UK Smaller Companies

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Transaction in Own Shares

24/04/2025 - 17:40

Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies

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Director/PDMR Shareholding

24/04/2025 - 17:33

Schroder British Opportunities

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The future of investing

In an interview with ITN Business, Richard Stone explains how investment companies can power portfolios and energise capital markets.

To watch the programme in full, visit the ITN Business Hub.

Getting started

If you're new to investment companies (investment trusts), find out what they're all about here.

Saving for your children’s future?

Find out how to invest for your child with investment companies and why they offer good long-term performance.

Investing for growth

Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.

Recorded 1 November 2022.

An introduction to ESG

What is ESG and how does it relate to investment companies?

What are investment companies?

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Learn more

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