Investment trusts’ gearing abilities make them ‘clear winner’ – FT Adviser
Great FT Adviser article by Sally Hickey on the outperformance of investment trusts vs open-ended funds in many sectors over the long term.
As Nick Britton ACSI points out, it’s not just the gearing that makes the difference over the long term. The closed-ended structure allows managers of investment trusts to take a long-term view of their assets as they are not subject to the same relentless flow of monies, both being introduced and withdrawn, as are open-ended funds. Investing for the long-term tends to result in better returns.
Being closed-ended, investment trusts are also better suited for certain types of investment – particularly those less-liquid such as commercial property, as highlighted by the closure of a number of open-ended property funds during the pandemic and following the EU Referendum.
Other less-liquid assets such as private equity or smaller companies require a similar approach. Their very nature, and therefore at times illiquidity, require the incubator effect best offered by the closed-ended structure of investment trusts.
“This data illustrates loud and clear that investors should keep an open mind, and they don’t have to choose between funds and trusts – you can have a mix of both.” – Dzmitry Lipski of Interactive Investor
Despite the above, 85% of advisers don’t currently use investment trusts?!
The reasons cited within the article for advisers avoiding their use are outdated and overcome through proper due diligence.
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