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Investment Trusts

What are investment trusts?

An investment trust is a type of fund set up as a company, so its shares can be bought and sold on the stock exchange. They aim to make money for their shareholders by investing in a portfolio of shares, property or other assets, chosen and run by the investment manager. When you buy a share you are buying a slice of the trust’s underlying portfolio.

You should only invest in investment trusts if you have the time and know-how to select and maintain a diversified portfolio to help reduce risk.

Our website does not give personal advice. Ultimately all investments and the income they produce can fall as well as rise in value so you could get back less than you invest. If you’re unsure where to invest, ask for advice.

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Investment trust research

To help you navigate the investment trust market, our Research team regularly review and provide updates on our clients' most popular holdings. This is not a guide to how you should invest, you will need to make your own investment decisions based on your aims and attitude to risk.


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Category:Investment Trusts

abrdn Asia Focus investment trust: November 2023 update

In this update, Investment Analyst Henry Ince shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG integration, cost, and performance of the abrdn Asia Focus investment trust.

Henry Ince

27 November 2023 7 m read

Category:Investment Trusts

City of London Investment Trust: November 2023 trust update

In this investment trust update, Senior Investment Analyst Joseph Hill shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG integration, cost and...

Joseph Hill

13 November 2023 7m read

Category:Investment Trusts

6 investment trusts on a discount

We all love a bargain, but can you get them investing in the stock market? Here are 6 investment trusts trading at a discount....

Emma Wall

13 November 2023 5m read

Category:Investment Trusts

Pacific Horizon Investment Trust: October 2023 Update

In this update, Investment Analyst Henry Ince shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG, cost, and performance of the Pacific Horizon ...

Henry Ince

6 November 2023 8m read

Open an account and start dealing

You can trade and hold investment trusts in a choice of HL accounts.

Fund and Share Account

  • Free to hold investment trusts
  • No investment limits
  • Minimum £1 to open

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Stocks and Shares ISA

  • 0.45% annual charge to hold investment trusts (maximum £45)
  • Invest up to £20,000 this tax year
  • Minimum £100 to open

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You can also deal investment trusts within a SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension)