Sorin Dojan, Investment Week, 3 July 2025: The board of Murray Income trust has initiated a strategic review to assess the options available to bolster performance and returns for shareholders. In a stock exchange notice today (3 July), the board said it will continue to provide an attractive yield as the portfolio remains mostly focused […]
Investment trust insider on Henderson/Fidelity European merger – James Carthew: Future looks bright for Europe trusts in mega-merger Henderson European’s planned merger with Fidelity European Values is set to create a £2bn powerhouse and looks like a good outcome for shareholders. The big news last week was that Fidelity European Values (FEV) will be absorbing […]
Investment trust insider on Global Opportunities Trust – James Carthew: Tap into Global Opportunities as ‘everything bubble’ bursts Global Opportunities Trust typically flies under investors’ radars with a £90m market cap, but it is one to consider having delivered in both rising and falling markets. A few weeks ago, I promised to return to delve […]
The world’s hunger for energy is showing no signs of slowing. Here’s how to profit This investment trust has outperformed markets despite the weak sentiment of its sector There has been a renewed growth in demand for energy in developed markets, reversing a multi-decade trend where this had been offset by energy saving initiatives. In […]
by Holly McKechnie, Investors Chronicle, July 1, 2025: For the first time in a long time, there is some positive news on the investment trust discount front. Over the past three months, the average investment trust discount has started to narrow, having reached new highs in April following the tariff turmoil. Analysts are hopeful that […]
By Patrick Sanders, Reporter, Trustnet, 25 June 2025: The number of investment trusts on the market has dropped by almost a fifth over the past three years, according to AJ Bell. The platform’s analysis of data from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) found 279 trusts were listed on the London market at the end […]
Christian Mayes, Portfolio Adviser, 25 June 2025: Tritax Big Box REIT has usurped Blackstone’s offer for Warehouse REIT by making its own bid for the investment trust. In a stock exchange announcement this morning, Tritax Big Box announced a 111p per share bid for Warehouse REIT, higher than the 109p offer Blackstone made, which it […]
by Cherry Reynard from interactive investor, 23rd June 2025: Market volatility can feel pretty grim while it is happening, but for those who keep their nerve, it can be a valuable moment to do a spot of bargain hunting. However, as recent market moves have demonstrated, the bargain hunter has to be quick off the […]
This trust buys shares that can double in a day or be wiped out. The risk could be worth it From inception to reality, this trust funds life-saving developments Back in January 2024, this column recommended that readers consider a small investment in RTW Biotech Opportunities. Questor will readily admit that, despite the apparent bargain […]
Christian Mayes, Portfolio Adviser, 19 June 2025: The Henderson European Trust is set to merge into Fidelity European after the two boards agreed heads of terms over a possible combination. If approved by shareholders, the enlarged trust would hold net assets of over £2.1bn. Henderson European shareholders will have the option to rollover into Fidelity […]
