Vanessa Booth

What gives investment trusts an advantage over other types of funds? David Prosser examines why trusts have consistently outperformed comparable open-ended funds over time. Read more: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/comme… #InvestmentTrusts #InvestmentCompanies #Investing

Re the @IEMplc announcement @rwstone1 said: “It’s concerning that the Saba nominated directors have not provided any biographical details, or any information on their plans for Impax Environmental Markets should they be appointed.  Shareholders deserve clear information on directors’ skills and their proposals to help them make an important decision about the future of their investment trust."

The best strategic decision I made in the past decade or so was to go global with my forever fund, forget being patriotic with the pension and remember that there is a world of opportunities just a click away. Enjoy this article for free. thetimes.com/money/saving-i…

Did you know 77% of investment trusts outperformed open-ended funds over the last 10 years? 📊 Plus Andrew McHattie reveals how Saba’s campaigns have reshaped the sector, HgCapital’s AI fears, and Pantheon’s buybacks. soundcloud.com/moneymakersaud… @aicpress #InvestmentTrusts #Finance

Artificial intelligence (AI) and all things digital helped put this fund at the top of the “Europe” sector over the last decade, five years and one-year periods. Total returns were 232%, 104% and 23%, respectively. An enviable hat-trick! ii.co.uk/analysis-comme…

As the World Cup approaches, new AIC research shows investment trusts have exposure to 36 of the 48 qualifying nations. Find out which countries come out on top: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/press… #InvestmentTrusts #InvestmentCompanies #Investing #WorldCup

Good to read about your choice of three global investment trusts for your grandchildren, Ian - F&C Investment Trust, @Alliance_Trust and @ScotMortgage_UK. @AICPRESS

Fantasy fund manager update: not a single trust in our contestants’ portfolios lost money last month. With strong gains across sectors and regions, the leaderboard has shifted once again. Who's on top this time?: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/comme… #InvestmentTrusts #InvestmentCompanies #Investing @conkers3 @jeffprestridge @FundFanatic @MoiraONeill @holly_mead_

"There is no better way for British professional and retail investors to become winners from America’s runaway technology revolution than through investment trusts." Insightful commentary from @albrummer for @DailyMail on @ScotMortgage_UK's valuation of @SpaceX - RIT also holds. tinyurl.com/mttfwdyw

This month Compass blasts off revealing the investment trusts that are investing in the space race. @iancowie analyses why investment trusts are outperforming their sister funds. Annabel has been moderating panels and celebrating cow parsley. @AICPress tinyurl.com/54xnt4wf

"Investing in space today is investing in the systems that will anchor security, resilience, and intelligence for decades to come." George Chalmers, Partner, Molten Ventures Check out our release to find out which investment trusts allow you to join the space race.

Nobody expected this £7.9 billion investment trust to double in the next year last May - and quite a few predicted an imminent correction - but the share price has soared 107% higher since then. Bears sound clever; bulls make money! ii.co.uk/analysis-comme…

Interesting commentary from @albrummer on Herald - @aberdeenTrusts Saba deal for @thisismoney. "Best defence for the sector is maximum transparency, doubling down on efforts to close the valuation gap and making sure that savers, investing through platforms, are given tools to vote with ease. @AICPRESS thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/…

♦️Tributes paid to Scottish investment trust sector legend @heraldscotland @AICPRESS ⬇️ heraldscotland.com/news/26072739.…

We have responded to the announcement from the board of Edinburgh Worldwide this morning. It is expected that the current board will cease to be directors of the company with effect from the end of today’s AGM, and that the three directors nominated by US hedge fund Saba Capital will be appointed to the board. Read more: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/press… #InvestmentTrusts #InvestmentCompanies #Investing

.@AICPRESS responds to the Edinburgh Worldwide announcement that Saba nominated directors will be appointed to the board. “Though the end result will not be what retail shareholders wanted, the commitment that they have shown to supporting their trust is extraordinary – turning out in record numbers to back the existing board and mandate." tinyurl.com/bdzz8zku

Reflecting on her NED experience and how to champion more women investors, Susannah Nicklin is in our 'Director talk' hot seat this month: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/comme… #InvestmentTrusts #InvestmentCompanies #Investing

It’s great news that the government has amended the Pensions Schemes Bill to include investment companies. Big thanks to Baronesses @rosaltmann and @SharonBowlesUK and everyone else who helped us get this result. Read more: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/press… #InvestmentTrusts #InvestmentCompanies #Investing

@annabelbrodies @AICPRESS @rosaltmann @SharonBowlesUK Excellent news - common sense at last!

Great news! Pension schemes will now be able to use investment companies to meet any requirement to invest in private assets. Bravo @rosaltmann and @SharonBowlesUK for their tireless campaigning on this. We got there in the end! @AICPRESS tinyurl.com/3ncsdufv

Insightful perspective from @MaikeCurrie for @Times on the savvy squirrel campaign. She sees investment trusts like @seraphim_space as a way to turn savers into investors. "Investment trusts can take a genuinely long-term view. They are not forced sellers in volatile markets, can access illiquid assets and smooth income over time." @AICPRESS tinyurl.com/5frz4fd2