US hedge fund manager asked shareholders of seven trusts to overhaul boards and install his fund as investment manager
Greencoat UK Wind’s charge shake-up could be copied by other trusts
US hedge fund trader cites poor performance and outlines plans to put forward his firm Saba as new manager
Demand from investors is in retreat as the popularity of passive funds and fixed income rises — but loyalists are convinced that opportunities remain
Portfolio manager helping to oversee Alliance Witan warns against restrictive nature and risks associated with top-down calls
What does the future hold for the 150-year-old industry?
Twenty LSE-listed investment trusts have increased their dividends for at least 20 years in a row.
Analysts say heavy discounts offer buying opportunities, but significant risks remain
London-based Metage Capital says FTSE 250 trust not delivering value for its shareholders
A year away has taught me a lot about the industry — and I still see opportunities on offer
Investors ‘increasingly cautious’ about the asset class
Exemption from cost disclosures to make the products more attractive to both institutions and customers
Labour’s ambitious environmental agenda has lifted the outlook for clean energy groups and investment vehicles
Merger is latest in a slew of industry consolidations
My previous column on investment trusts filled my mailbag with expert responses
For me there is no sensible reason why their share prices trade at a discount to NAV
Act now before the Lords’ reform — the discounts may disappear
Reform of disclosure rules might lure back buyers
Cornerstone of UK equity market under pressure from low-cost competition and higher interest rates
Despite the trusts’ efforts, their shares continue to trade at discounts to net asset value
Sector has suffered from the impact of high inflation over the past two years
Baillie Gifford’s flagship trust says it is capitalising on opportunity to buy its portfolio for less than the market value
Performance struggled in a high-inflation environment
Music rights owner says valuation should be treated with ‘higher degree of caution’
The UK investment trust may have little option but to begin selling its catalogue
