Investment Trusts

  • Henderson Global ready to buy Europe

    Henderson Global ready to buy Europe

    A perfect storm is brewing for European investors with low market expectations combined with upward trending leading indicators, according to the manager of Henderson Global Trust.

  • Despite volatility EMs still offering value Mobius

    Despite volatility EMs still offering value Mobius

    The underlying economic conditions within emerging markets appear to be improving, Mark Mobius said.

  • Oriel says cap size divergence creating discount

    Oriel says cap size divergence creating discount

    Oriel Securities has said an increased divergence between UK large and small or mid cap companies is leading to a big rise in discounts on some investment trusts.

  • Small caps pressured if earnings fall short

    Small caps pressured if earnings fall short

    Aberforth Partners’ Alistair Whyte believes the strength of sterling poses the greatest threat to the outlook for his sector, according to a recent note from Winterflood.

  • EM declines could weigh on Aberdeen SLI Moore

    EM declines could weigh on Aberdeen SLI Moore

    SLI UK equity income trust manager wins through easyjet dividend policy while voicing concerns that emerging market declines could weigh on Aberdeen.

  • HINTs Lofthouse favours domestic Europe

    HINTs Lofthouse favours domestic Europe

    Ben Lofthouse has tilted his Henderson International Income Trust towards domestically focused European companies, subsequently enjoying strong performance from this sector over the first quarter.

  • JPM Brazil manager explains tactical derisking

    JPM Brazil manager explains tactical derisking

    JPMorgan Brazil Investment Trusts new manager Sophie Bosch de Hood has derisked her portfolio through trimming some of its small and mid-cap holdings in her first month at the helm.

  • Morningstar downgrades FCIT rating under Niven

    Morningstar downgrades FCIT rating under Niven

    Morningstar has reinstated a rating on Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust following the news of Jeremy Tigues forthcoming retirement, planned for later this year.

  • Six trust themes but has the easy money gone

    Six trust themes but has the easy money gone

    Private equity could be a hot tip from the closed-ended space for the foreseeable future as valuations suggest it has yet to enjoy the recovery seen in listed markets.

  • Williams Diverse Income Trust to raise 50m

    Williams Diverse Income Trust to raise 50m

    Gervais Williams Diverse Income Trust is hoping to raise a further £50m.

  • Is now a GEM buying opportunity

    Is now a GEM buying opportunity

    With the GEM sector trading at an average 9% discount against the broader markets 4%, is now a buying opportunity?

  • JPM American IT let down by tech calls

    JPM American IT let down by tech calls

    JP Morgan American manager holds firm on technology choices, despite holding back performance.