Ordinary people have been using investment trusts to make the most of their money for more than 100 years. These are like unit trusts in that they pool investors' money and use this cash to invest ...

Investment trusts tend to trade at discounts to their net asset value, but the advantages that come with them mean this ...

A CRUT works by distributing a fixed percentage of the trust's value to beneficiaries annually, which can vary based on the ...

As America stands on the cusp of the largest wealth transfer in history, both inheritors and creators are increasingly ...

A real estate investment trust (REIT) has emerged as one of the most popular options. But what are real estate investment trusts and how do they work? How can you find the best REITs to invest in?

Investment trusts have a number of tricks up their sleeves that mean they can boost their dividend payouts. This is what to ...

Collective investment trusts (CITs) pool assets from multiple investors to lower costs and offer tailored strategies, making them ideal for retirement.

Following Saba’s defeat in six out of seven trust votes, some industry figures have been quick to tout it as a ‘famous victory’ for the retail investor and the sector alike. Really?

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Investment trust takeovers are nothing new, but this week’s fiery presentation from activist investor ...

The average investment trust discounts have remained in double-digits for 29 months, the longest period in 30 years. The Association of Investment Companies said this “unprecedented period” of ...

The UK investment trust sector appears woefully unaware of this common sense rule. Here, discounts are analogous to the feet that inspired jazz musician Fats Waller to exclaim “your pedal extrem ...

Investment trusts offer a world of opportunities to tap into but how can investors sort the wheat from the chaff? In our Investing Analyst column, experts run the rule over what's on offer.