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Celebrating 50 years of dividend heroes
The AIC held a roundtable discussion with the managers of City of London Investment Trust, Alliance Trust and JPMorgan Claverhouse to discuss these companies with 50 or more years of dividend increases.
Sister, sister
When it comes to investment managers running both investment companies and open-ended funds with very similar remits, David Prosser discusses why investors might be better off in the investment company.
Majority of investors in VCTs use them to save for retirement
VCT investors typically have 13% of assets invested in these tax-efficient vehicles.
Three investment companies join the next generation of dividend heroes
27 investment companies have raised dividends for 10 to 19 consecutive years.
ISA millionaires
The 28 investment companies that would have made you £1,000,000.
Looking for dividends?
David Prosser discusses the 18 ‘dividend hero’ investment companies which have been raising dividends for at least 20 years in a row.
Dividend heroes
Exceptional eight investment companies have raised dividends for 50+ years.
The kids are alright
David Prosser discusses the benefits of opening a Junior ISA on behalf of your children.
ISA recommendations
Financial advisers’ investment company picks for young, middle aged and retired investors.
Investment Trust Update | 24th February 2023
In this investment trust update abrdn propose a strategic review after a prolonged discount to Net asset value and The Renewables Infrastructure Group announce its annual...
What are VCTs?
David Prosser reviews the benefits and tax advantages of VCTs.
Windsor Framework a win for VCTs
The AIC argues it marks a significant step forward in putting VCTs on a firmer footing.
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QD view – Higher for longer
QuotedData’s weekly news show 3rd May 2024
New REIT targets £500m IPO
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
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