Last week, I wrote about a novel experience – for me at least – of joining a “speed dating” session, where analysts such as myself, and journalists, met six fund managers of investment trusts run by Schroders. In that article, I shared some of the insights I’d gained on Schroders’ suite of funds focused on […]
By the time the concept of speed dating emerged, I had settled down, so the whole idea had passed me by, that was, until last week. In a format more often associated with romance than finance, a small group that included journalists, and analysts such as me, were given the opportunity to sit down with […]
Crystal Amber Fund (CRS) has reported further progress in its wind-down strategy for the year ended 30 June 2025, highlighted by a successful exit from De La Rue and regulatory approval for its key holding Morphic Medical Inc (MMI). After £9.1m of share buybacks and a £1.4m net loss, total NAV declined to £116.2m from […]
Hg, the manager of HgCapital Trust (HGT), has agreed the sale of GTreasury, which it describes as a global leader in adaptable treasury solutions for the Office of the CFO, to Ripple, the digital asset infrastructure group, in a transaction valuing GTreasury at over US$1 billion. The deal, which remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, […]
Bellevue Healthcare Trust (BBH) has published a circular and notice of general meeting to seek shareholder approval for renewed authority to repurchase its own shares in support of its zero discount policy. The policy, introduced in April 2025, aims to ensure the trust’s share price trades close to net asset value (NAV) in normal market […]
This week, following recent results announcements from trusts such as Ruffer (RICA) (click here to read) and Golden Prospects Precious Metals (GPM) (click here to read), along with commentary in our August investment companies monthly (click here to read) that highlighted a number of funds that have been benefiting recently from their exposure to the […]
BlackRock Latin American (BRLA) has reported a sharp turnaround in the first half of 2025, with net asset value (NAV) rising 40.4% in US dollar terms and the share price up 41.7%, against a 29.9% return from its MSCI EM Latin America benchmark. Net assets increased from US$116m at the end of December 2024 to […]
Golden Prospect Precious Metals (GPM) has published interim results for the six months to 30 June 2025, reporting a significant uplift in both net asset value (NAV) and share price. Over the period, NAV rose 53.6% from 43.1p to 66.2p, peaking at 75.7p in early June, while the share price climbed 63.9% from 35.5p to […]
Polar Capital Global Healthcare (PCGH) has announced draft proposals for a corporate reorganisation ahead of its scheduled fixed life wind-up in early 2026. Following a review of options and consultation with shareholders, the board intends to seek approval for the company to continue, with a number of structural and fee changes designed to enhance long-term […]
Murray Income (MUT) has published annual results for the year ended 30 June 2025. The net asset value (NAV) total return was 2.7% (debt at fair value), with the share price rising 4.3%. Both fell well short of the FTSE All-Share’s 11.2% return, extending a multi-year period of relative underperformance. The board launched a strategic […]
