Your guide to investment trusts
Explore how investment trusts work, and start to discover which one might be the right investment for you.
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A selection of guides and content
New to investing?
Find out what it's all about and get your investment plans off to a flying start.
Your investment journey
What will you save for: a first home, your children's future or perhaps your retirement?
What are investment trusts?
Introducing an investment fund with a unique collection of features.
The benefits of diversification
Don't put all your eggs in one basket! Learn how investment companies help you spread your risk.
Who can investment trusts benefit?
Investment trusts are used by all sorts of investors, from professionals to the general public. Nick explains which types of investors can benefit most from using trusts.
How to make your first investment in the stock market
It’s easy with our step-by-step guide.
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
Looking for income?
Investment trusts can be a smart choice for income investors. Find out why.
Investment trusts for first-timers
Experts suggest trusts for those who haven't invested in them before.
The benefits of monthly saving
Discover how investment companies (investment trusts) can transform small monthly amounts into a useful nest egg.
How to invest
This guide explains different ways to invest, how to get financial advice, and the role of investment platforms.
What's the difference between investing in a trust and picking your own shares?
Nick Britton, Research Director of the AIC, explains the differences between investing in an investment trust and investing in a portfolio of shares you pick yourself.
ESG and investment companies
Learn about how to invest in a way that's true to your values and beliefs.
Investment company dividend heroes
Find out more about the investment companies with a 20-year track record of dividend increases.
Futureproof your family
For generations, families have used investment trusts to provide for their future.
Choosing an investment trust
What to consider when selecting an investment trust from the 300+ options out there.
What does being closed-ended mean?
Investment companies are "closed-ended funds", but what does that mean and why does it matter?
How do I get started investing in investment trusts?
Nick Britton, Research Director of the AIC, explains how investors can go about buying investment trust shares.
What are the differences between investment trusts and other funds?
Find out how investment trusts differ from other kinds of fund, including the crucial role of the independent board.
Investment companies today
The key stats and facts on the investment company industry.
What is a collective investment fund?
Learn more about collective investments, where investors pool their money to invest in a portfolio of assets.
How to invest in an investment company
Once you've decided which investment company you want to invest in, what happens next?
Expert views: investment companies for income
Financial advisers discuss the benefits of investment companies (investment trusts) when it comes to paying income.
What does dividend yield mean?
Dividend yield gives you a feel for the level of income you may receive from an investment company.
What are discounts and premiums?
Investment companies can trade above or below their net asset value. Find out about premiums and discounts.
What is gearing?
Investment companies can borrow money to invest in further assets. This is known as gearing. Find out more about gearing in this short video.
Venture capital trusts (VCTs)
Interested in VCTs? This guide explains how to back bright, young UK opportunities.
What is private equity?
Private equity fund managers explain how they help companies grow while aiming to generate good returns for their investors.
Infrastructure investment companies
Find out how investing in roads, schools and railways helps produce attractive returns and grow the economy.
Renewable energy investment companies
Managers explain how wind farms, solar parks and energy storage are benefiting investors and the environment.
Your investment company: having your say
Discover how investment companies enable your voice to be heard.
How can investment trusts help pension savers?
Nick Britton, Research Director of the AIC, explains why investment trusts can be especially useful when it comes to for saving for your pension.
What are ongoing charges?
Costs are an important consideration when investing. Find out more about ongoing charges.
Revenue reserves and dividend cover
Learn how investment companies use their revenue reserves to maintain stable dividends.
The role of investment company boards
Board directors Clare Dobie, Alliance Trust, Robert Jeens, Allianz Technology and Gay Collins, JPMorgan Global Growth & Income discuss the role of investment company boards.
Venture capital trusts explained
Find out what VCTs are, what they invest in, the risks and the tax benefits on offer.
News & insights
Get up to date on investment trust news, research and insights.
Invest & engage
Browse a list of platforms that allow you to buy and hold investment trusts. Discover how to have your say on how your investment company is run.
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