Should we rename esoteric investment trusts?

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The mandate of an open-ended fund is clear from its name, but the same cannot be said of the investment trust space. In a world of tough competition, this could be deterring potential investors, writes Stephen Peters, investment trust analyst at Charles Stanley.

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