IT Investor – Exploring the world of investment trusts

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Picking My Perfect Performance Measure

Posted on 18/06/201918/06/2019 by ITinvestor

I’ve been doing a bit of a clearout recently and I came across a mass of old investment statements that I thought had long since departed this world. For a little while, I was tempted. Continue reading →

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HICL Infrastructure: The Price Of Political Risk

Posted on 11/06/2019 by ITinvestor

HICL Infrastructure Company is the oldest and largest infrastructure trust in the UK. It was set up in 2006 and now boasts nearly £3bn in assets. Its annualised return since launch has been 9.4%, handily ahead of the 7-8% target set at its IPO. Continue reading →

Why I Picked The Vanguard All-World ETF As My Global Tracker

Posted on 04/06/201904/06/2019 by ITinvestor

It’s hard to deny that passive investing, particularly using global equity trackers, is one of the best strategies you can follow. Some of my money is invested this way with the Vanguard All-World ETF. It’s not been without a few niggles, though. Continue reading →

Mello Trusts And Funds: 4 Companies I’m Watching

Posted on 21/05/201905/06/2019 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 →

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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 →