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News and information from the Association of Investment Companies' press team

[AIC @AICPRESS]

Exploring India as an investment opportunity?

David Prosser on why investors should focus on the long-term potential of the Indian economy.

Read more: https://t.co/S9BRNI1ZE6

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What are the pros and cons of semi-liquid funds or the UK version #LTAFs when compared to tried and tested #InvestmentTrusts? Read Richard Stone, CEO of the AIC's explanation in @InvestmentWeek. https://t.co/NIo95Dh5Dk

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Emerging market investment trusts have been delivering outstanding performance.

@annabelbrodies: "Many emerging markets are either exporters of energy, or home to some of the leaders in the technology revolution and are helping to power the astonishing growth in the AI sector."

Read more: https://t.co/N08mi1qv8R

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As discussions continue between Iran and the US, we spoke to #InvestmentTrust managers on the outlook, opportunities and risks for the #oil and #gas sector. Find out what the fund managers said here:
https://t.co/7WTacEns5v #InvestmentCompanies #EnergyCompanies

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Great to read @HelCahill on investment trusts for @TimesBusiness, "Yet in a spot of good news for the London market, the average investment trust discount improved to 9.6 per cent as of May 31, according to data from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), a trade body." @AICPRESS https://t.co/xKjnOKClkj

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“...it’s encouraging to see that the average #investmenttrust industry #discount is now back in single digits." Says Richard Stone, CEO of the AIC. Find out what the discount is here: https://t.co/ZwAMkqAIze

[Money Makers @MoneyMakersITs]

Why UK micro-caps could be the hidden gems of 2026! Laurence Hulse of Onward Opportunities shares his journey, market views & portfolio stories on Money Makers Podcast. Listen here: https://t.co/ZwVlv9mk52 @aicpress #InvestmentTrusts #StockMarket #Investing

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

M&A in the renewable energy investment trust sector - a recommended cash acquisition of Bluefield Solar Income Fund by Drax Bidco. With the dividend, it's a valuation of £561 million, and a premium of 31 % to the price of 72.20p on 4 November 2025. And a 9% discount to the 31 March 2026 NAV of 104.52 p. @AICPRESS https://t.co/urrmqa78SP

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Don't miss out on the investment trusts presenting at @MelloEventsUK on 2-3 June!

New to Mello? Use code NEWBIE for a £30 day ticket. Otherwise, you can receive 25% off tickets with code AIC25.

Find out more and book:
https://t.co/DJFsdeyp4E

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[AIC @AICPRESS]

Great to see so many AIC member companies confirmed for @MelloEventsUK 2026 in London on 2-3 June.

Presenting companies include BlackRock Frontiers, Capital Gearing Trust, HarbourVest Global Private Equity, JPMorgan UK Small Cap Growth & Income, Nippon Active Value Fund, Ruffer and more.

Get 25% off tickets with code AIC25: https://t.co/DJFsdexRf6

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[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Always enjoy @advinvestor's perspective who describes "the classic dilemma facing all active global equity managers in a world fuelled by gigantic liquidity flows built around the passive, long-term savings-fund machine." Lots of global investment trusts mentioned. @AICPRESS https://t.co/YRDzc5ZYi4

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Interesting piece from @trustintel's Alan Ray - an analyst friend explaining why renewable energy investment trusts "have evolved to accommodate the new reality of higher rates and a changing shareholder base, and the geopolitical backdrop looks set to drive more demand for green energy." He thinks the current discounts are an opportunity. @AICPRESS

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

A fair assessment of @FinsburyGT's results by @Benjaminwmartin at @TimesBusiness. A new enhanced dividend and Nick Train will use gearing to take advantage of a “once-in-a-decade” buying opportunity and double-down on his data and software-focused companies. Data provided by @AICPRESS. https://t.co/5xVy7kaaJQ

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Are you interested in accessing high growth companies before they go public?

David Prosser explains why investment trusts are a great vehicle to access these companies: https://t.co/lzg8UT3Ln3

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[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

More investment trusts are trading on a premium - what are the questions to ask & are premiums worth paying? Read my article with comments from @jasonhollands, Dan Boardman-Weston @BRIWealth and Philippa Mafioli. Mentions for @ScotMortgage_UK, Temple Bar, Fidelity Special Values and more. @AICPRESS https://t.co/4vJt0HSTc2

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Prior to the @SpaceX IPO, I'm reading a lot about an 180 day or 90 day lock-up for existing investors in the company. It's actually a staggered tiered system which @ScotMortgage_UK have kindly explained here. @AICPRESS https://t.co/8aiyJUK95n

[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Interesting to read the comments of Tom Slater on their @SpaceX position pre-IPO in this @FETrustnet piece. “It was available to us because of the specific structural advantages of a closed-end investment trust with a long-term mandate, patient shareholders, a board that judges the manager over years rather than quarters and the willingness to look foolish in the interim." @AICPRESS https://t.co/6ziJbXCivU

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Are you interested in getting access to #SpaceX pre IPO?

Investment trusts can be a great way to access high growth private companies before they go public.

Read more: https://t.co/Rqwq07QlD5

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[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Big news at CQS Natural Resources Growth and Income. After an extensive review the board agreed to appoint Tufton Investment Management as its new investment manager effective September 14, 2026, with Keith Watson and Robert Crayfourd returning as portfolio managers. https://t.co/DvNw3c5lmt
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[Annabel Brodie-Smith @annabelbrodies]

Good analysis of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust by Bill Kay for @TimesBusiness which is rated a buy. "UEM will not ride many high-tech waves, but the shares’ historic 0.71 beta suggests a long-term ability to minimise volatility and the current 3.25 per cent dividend yield is a strong fallback." @AICPRESS https://t.co/hVaxc92cMJ