IT Investor – Exploring the world of investment trusts

Mello Trusts And Funds: 4 Companies I’m Watching

Posted on 21/05/201921/05/2019 by ITinvestor

Last week, I ventured out from the safety of my laptop and travelled into London for the inaugural Mello Trusts and Funds event in Chiswick. My brain is still hurting — there was so much to absorb — but it was definitely a worthwhile trip. Continue reading →

Rubber ring on a boat, Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Will Anyone Save The Savings Scheme?

Posted on 14/05/201914/05/2019 by ITinvestor

My entry to the world of investment trusts, nearly 25 years ago now, was via monthly savings schemes. They made it both easy and cost-effective to invest small sums. But few such schemes exist today and they may soon die out completely. Continue reading →

Investment trust sectors, neon sign saying Change, Photo by Ross Findon on Unsplash

AIC Revamps Investment Trust Sectors

Posted on 08/05/201909/05/2019 by ITinvestor

After a year of deliberation, the AIC has just revealed its new sector definitions for investment trusts. It’s a major shake-up and looks like a big improvement from what I have seen so far.

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BlackRock Smaller Companies, pile of small rocks in front of a lake. Photo by Aaron Thomas on Unsplash

BlackRock Smaller Companies: Small-Cap Star Prentis Retires

Posted on 07/05/201906/05/2019 by ITinvestor

Infamy, infamy, they’ve all got it in for me! In the last couple of months, the managers heading up three of my investment trusts have all decided to retire. The latest to desert me is Mike Prentis at BlackRock Smaller Companies. What a carry on!
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Fundsmith Equity vs. Lindsell Train Global

Posted on 30/04/201902/05/2019 by ITinvestor

One of my dirty little secrets is that I don’t exclusively hold investment trusts. My SIPP includes two open-ended funds that are extremely popular with many investors: Fundsmith Equity and Lindsell Train Global. Continue reading →