'Higher than average levels of gearing by several UK-focused investment trusts suggests that their managers are optimistic about the future and recent record highs for the FTSE 100 reinforce that optimistic outlook.' And many are on double-digit discounts too.

The AIC (AIC) have asked managers of UK equity investment trusts with gearing of 10% or more, for their views on UK markets as follows. #UKMarkets
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With the FTSE 100 hitting record highs, investment trusts with higher levels of gearing are well placed to take advantage of a UK stock market recovery. Find out why the managers of highly geared UK trusts are optimistic: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/press… #investmenttrusts #investing

Jessica Newman on Supermarket Income REIT's purchase of 17 Carrefour supermarkets in France Times Business. Andrew Saunders, an analyst Shore Capital Markets said the deal was “an attractive opportunity to secure a sizable block of stores in one transaction.” AIC tinyurl.com/yckpwzj

Chair Alan Devine said: “While our name, ticker and website have changed, the attractive opportunity within private equity markets remains as strong as ever. Lois Vallely AIC

Really enjoyed talking all things investment trusts on The Armchair Trader - do listen to our chat. Covered what investment trusts are, their benefits for income investors, ISA millionaire trusts, how to research trusts on theaic.co.uk and more...! AIC

What is an Investment Trust?

Host Stuart Fieldhouse is joined on our latest podcast episode by Annabel Brodie-Smith of AIC.

Learn about discounts, NAVs, buybacks and the Dividend Heroes.

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#Dividends #InvestmentTrusts Annabel Brodie-Smith

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has collated comments from investment trusts on how SDR and the anti-greenwashing rule will impact them and the wider industry. #Greenwashing
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What do investment trusts think about the FCA's new anti-greenwashing rule? And which ones will be going for a sustainability label under SDR? Find out more: theaic.co.uk/aic/news/comme… #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing

With the new tax year underway, the Association of Investment Companies surveyed advisers on their top choice of investment trusts for pensions and retirement income professionalparaplanner.co.uk/advisers-choic… AIC

.jeff prestridge analyses Fidelity Special Values #investmenttrust in This is Money. 'Over the past one, three and five years, it has delivered respective returns of 8, 13 and 25 per cent.' AIC Claire Dwyer Fidelity UK tinyurl.com/tmzpydy2

'The current approach taxes investors twice. Ending this unfairness should be a priority.' Our chief executive Richard Stone calls for stamp duty on investment trust shares to be scrapped.
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.Ed Magnus quizzes Rory Stokes, deputy manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust on there he'd invest for the next 10 years, next 12 months, what sectors he's most excited by and what he's avoiding and lots more for This is Money. AIC tinyurl.com/mvkfdf8f

Watch Charles Jillings, CEO of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust discuss the opportunities in South America, He's just back from a trip there - 'Every time I come back, I'm more energized.' Interviewed by Donald Leggatt. @_focusIR London South East Dave Mutton AIC

Don't miss out! Our monthly private investor newsletter, Compass, goes out next week. Sign up to receive it here: theaic.co.uk/form/retail-em… #investmentcompanies #investmenttrusts #investing

.The Motley Fool UK suggests three sustainable #investmenttrusts for your ISA - Next Energy Solar Fund, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust & The Renewables Infrastructure Group. Octopus Investments NextEnergy Capital AIC tinyurl.com/mvzn8y4x

.Investment Trust Insider rates Hipgnosis Songs a hold in Questor Telegraph Business. 'The price may not rise much further but the offers underline the fact that the fund does contain valuable investments.' AIC tinyurl.com/yc39a8ze

.Lauren Almeida rates Allianz Technology Trust a buy in Tempus Times Business. 'Its shares trade at a 13 per cent discount to net asset value, marking an inexpensive entry point into some of the most sought after stocks in Silicon Valley.' AIC tinyurl.com/5n7w8bef

Thanks to ⁦Nick Britton⁩ ⁦AIC⁩ for again coming to the office for staff training. This time VCTs!

.Jonny Jones looks at the best investment trusts to add to your pension according to IFAs in Trustnet. AIC tinyurl.com/55urcamh