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More than £440mn has been raised by VCTs since the start of the tax year
But do your own research before you put them in the Christmas stocking
Managers were paid £117mn just before stock market turned
Unusually in the current environment, many have actually made money in the past year
Trusts offer ways into innovative companies even in tough market conditions
Gearing, charges and discounts are key factors as well as who manages the trust
Seven investment trusts have achieved more than 50 years of dividend growth — even in tough times
Remember to focus on the quality of the underlying holdings
Cyclicals such as Halfords may offer a glimmer of hope
In times of stress, discounts of 40 to 60 per cent are not uncommon
One of UK’s best-known fund managers says performance ‘fallen below our expectations’
Just two weeks remain before those who fail to register with the HMRC are likely to face penalties
Regulators must force industry to improve transparency
In unsettled markets, consider income-focused investment trusts
Chrysalis Investment made payment to managers just before its valuation fell after sell-off in growth stocks
Payouts up 15 per cent on the previous year
From cutting fees to checking how diversified your investments really are
Interest on cash deposits remains paltry, but some companies are throwing off dividends in the here and now
Look beyond the debate about growth versus value to focus on stock picking
Buyout group has spent billions of dollars taking four ‘Reits’ private since start of the pandemic
Market turbulence hits those with riskier portfolios
Groups buoyed by a boom in bulker rates and generous dividends
With VCTs set to raise £1bn this year, selling tax breaks to investors is clearly big business
Shareholders set to benefit from lower costs and improved liquidity
The listed fund vehicles are financing innovation in clean fuels, space and digital infrastructure
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