Investment trusts

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The most consistent investment trusts over 15 years

The most consistent investment trusts over 15 years

Magazine | 27 Mar 2013

As What Investment reveals the most consistently excellent investment trusts over the past 15 years, we hear from the experts on what has propelled them to the top – and what will keep them there.

Investment trust discounts: should you buy?

Investment trust discounts: should you buy?

Guides | 25 Mar 2013

Buying investment trusts at a ‘discount’ is often billed as a good opportunity for investors, but it’s not quite that simple.

Securing income from investment trusts

Securing income from investment trusts

Video | 4 Mar 2013

Experts explain why investment trusts can provide a more reliable and diversified dividend stream than open-ended funds.

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UK investment trusts: the world on your doorstep

UK investment trusts: the world on your doorstep

Magazine | 19 Dec 2012

What Investment explores the UK-focused investment trusts that are capitalising on the strength and resilience of London-listed companies.

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The managers who invest in their own funds

The managers who invest in their own funds

Magazine | 19 Nov 2012

We examine whether the fund managers who eat their own cooking perform better than their less committed rivals.

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The world of global investment trusts

The world of global investment trusts

Magazine | 1 Oct 2012

Global investment trusts are some of the longest-established funds around, but they may not be as geographically diversified as you think. What Investment investigates.

Investment trusts versus unit trusts: the differences

Investment trusts versus unit trusts: the differences

Guides | 15 Aug 2012

What's the difference between a unit trust and an investment trust? In this helpful guide, What Investment looks at the pros and cons of each.

Investment trusts: a beginner's guide

Investment trusts: a beginner's guide

Guides | 15 Aug 2012

There are over 400 investment trusts, including some of the UK's longest-established and most successful funds. What Investment explains how they work and how you can access them.

What Investment Trust Awards 2012

What Investment Trust Awards 2012

Magazine | 1 Jul 2012

Read full coverage of the What Investment Trust Awards of 2012, as it appeared in the magazine.

Fund Review: Fidelity China Special Situations

Fund Review: Fidelity China Special Situations

Feature | 28 May 2010

Andrew Merricks, head of investments at Skerritts Consultants, reviews Anthony Bolton's latest fund.

The corporate governance of investment trusts

The corporate governance of investment trusts

Feature | 15 Apr 2010

In light of the high-profile launch of Anthony Bolton’s China fund, investors are taking a greater interest in the role of investment trust directors than ever before, Joe McGrath discovers...

Regular saving with investment trusts

Regular saving with investment trusts

Guides | 2 Jul 2009

What Investment explains why investment trust savings schemes are an attractive option in volatile times.

Investment trusts in a downturn

Opinion | 19 Apr 2009

Keiron Root highlights the virtues of investment companies in difficult times.

Top shares for your ISA

Top shares for your ISA

Feature | 14 Apr 2009

At the turn of the tax year, Keiron Root seeks suggestions for investment company shares to put into an ISA.

Investment trust discounts explained

Investment trust discounts explained

Feature | 10 Apr 2009

David Harris considers the dilemma facing many investment company boards of whether or not to implement a discount control policy.

What are investment trust ISA schemes?

What are investment trust ISA schemes?

Guides | 4 Nov 2008

Investment trust ISA schemes are a great way of wrapping up tax-efficient savings with sound investments, discovers What Investment