discount

Report from trust analysts Stifel

First time it was most popular sector

Long term, discounts have moved in tandem with FTSE All Share

Latest report from QuotedData

Property and private equity worst hit

Despite underperformance in June

Private equity and property trusts are offering investors an attractive entry point currently according to analysts, as market volatility has led to average discounts widening by more than 4.5% in these sectors in the first few weeks of the year.

With market turbulence increasing, Simon Elliott, head of research at Winterflood Securities, analyses how well investment companies are using discount control mechanisms to reduce volatility and ward off corporate activity.

Experts react to changes

Criticism of discount contol mechanisms