Investing in small, private up-and-coming companies.
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An investment company that invests in small UK companies with high growth potential. Investors in VCTs receive tax benefits such as upfront income tax relief, tax-free dividends and tax-exempt capital gains.
A measure of how much a share moves up and down in price over a period of time.