Investment trusts
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Investment trusts for UK investors involve a smaller market than unit trusts. Managers of investment trusts are allowed to borrow funds to invest, whereas unit trust managers are not allowed to do so. Large general trusts are the best choice for those with limited funds embarking on investment trusts for the first time. Professional advice should be taken for specialist trusts, and this is especially true for venture capital trusts. Risk levels should be carefully assessed before making a decision.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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Turbulent times ahead for fund managers
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The value of assets in Guernsey's collective funvestment funds dropped in 1st qtr 1995, due to a number of factors such as a drop in investor confidence following poor returns in 1994. There are over 300 funds in Guernsey's fund management industry, with open-ended funds predominating. Competition is expected to increase among offshore funds marketing their products in the UK. Local open ended investment companies could eroded their market share in the UK.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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A world of trusts: unit trusts are often an easy way to spread risk and tap a store of expertise otherwise inaccessible to the private investor. But picking your unit trust takes time and attention
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Investors in unit trusts do not need to select individual shares and a fund manager manages the portfolio. Howeveer there are many different unit trusts and an investor will still have to choose which to invest in. Some funds invest only in UK shares, and others are international with exposure to the main stockmarkets. Others concentrate solely on certain areas and relatively small single markets.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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