Get to know investment companies
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Welcome to our financial adviser centre
Access free training and guides on investment companies, including investment trusts and VCTs.
77% of investment trusts outperform sister funds over ten years
New research points to structural advantages of trusts over funds.
Talking VCTs with Nick Britton
Nick Britton joins the Alternative Thinking podcast to discuss VCT investing in a world of 20% tax relief.
The Investment Company Accreditation
Find out how to build your investment company knowledge and gain CPD.
"Investment companies can provide great benefits to advised clients, from consistent income to strong long-term performance. We're delighted to provide free training and education to help more advisers find their way to investment companies."
Nick Britton, Research Director
Knowledge base
Read our guides to investment companies (investment trusts), written for investment professionals.
Structural features of investment companies
Find out about the differences between investment companies and other kinds of fund.
Practical considerations when using investment companies
Explaining fees and charges, research pointers and availability on platforms.
David Prosser's monthly round-up
Every month, David Prosser rounds up what's happening in the investment company sector. David is the former Business Editor of The Independent.
Old friends return to the investment trust sector
David Prosser on signs of increased demand from institutional investors.
Why VCTs are still attractive
David Prosser explains the unique advantages still offered by venture capital trusts.
Will pension funds now become big buyers of investment companies?
David Prosser on the victory for investment trusts in the Pension Schemes Bill.
The case for emerging and frontier markets
David Prosser on options for advisers to consider in less developed countries.
Why advisers use investment trusts
Find out why financial advisers use investment trusts (investment companies).
New to investment companies?
Access our guides for individuals new to the sector. These guides are designed for all investors who want to find out more about investment companies.
Platforms
View a list of platforms that offer investment companies, and compare the costs for trading and custody both inside and outside model portfolios.
