Investment trusts can help diversify your portfolio as the trust buys and sells a mix of investments on behalf of its shareholders.
Remember, the value of investments can fall as well as rise and you could get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice.
The details of our most popular Investment Trusts are updated weekly.
You may be interested to see where other customers have chosen to invest their money. However, this may have limited value in making a decision on the investments that are most suitable for you. This is not a personal recommendation and should not be seen as independent advice.
Investment trusts can help diversify your portfolio as the trust buys and sells a mix of investments on behalf of its shareholders. Some concentrate on a particular industry or country, while others focus on a wider mix of regions and sectors. Unlike funds, investment trusts can be traded on the stock exchange at any time, and their price is therefore set by supply and demand and not purely by the value of the trust’s investments. Read more about investment trusts
You should remember the investment goals you have set, and consider if an investment helps you build a diversified and balanced portfolio.
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The product factsheet contains important information you should understand, including the risks relevant to the investment, and gives you access to all the key documents related to the investment.
| Ranks | Name | % | EPIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City Of London Investment Trust plc ord 25p | 4.79% | CTY |
| 2 | Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc ord 5p | 4.64% | SMT |
| 3 | Allianz Technology Trust plc ord 25p | 2.90% | ATT |
| 4 | Polar Capital Technology Trust plc ord 25p | 2.32% | PCT |
| 5 | Fidelity China Special Situations plc ord 1p | 2.18% | FCSS |
| 6 | The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited ord NPV | 2.03% | TRIG |
| 7 | Monks Investment Trust plc ord 5p | 1.89% | MNKS |
| 8 | Finsbury Growth & Income Trust plc ord 25p | 1.89% | FGT |
| 9 | Henderson Far East Income Limited ord NPV | 1.74% | HFEL |
| 10 | Blackrock World Mining Trust plc ord 5p | 1.60% | BRWM |
The value of investments can fall as well as rise; you may not get back what you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice. Tax rules can change and their effects on you will depend on your individual circumstances.
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