Investment trusts are reaping the rewards from interest in alternative assets and EM

A strong future for foreign markets

Through a period of economic volatility, investment trusts have proven their attraction to investors.

They have out-performed alternative options such as open-ended funds over recent years, and their structural strength has been clearly demonstrated in the face of Covid-19. Indeed, investment trusts achieved an average 17.8% total return in 2020 in comparison to the UK stock market's 9.8% decline. Increased global attention on issues of sustainability has meant that widespread interest in ESG has been at the forefront of investment trends. This reflects the notable growth of investments in alternative and less liquid assets across a variety of sectors including renewable energy, infrastr...