Rathbones, Close and F&C come top in VCT rankings

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allenbridge puts products from aberdeen, oxford and singers at bottom of list

F&C, Close and Rathbones VCTs have topped the rankings in a ratings system devised by investment consultant Allenbridge. Baronsmead C-shares, Close Aim D shares, Close Income & Growth and Pennine Aim 5 have received AAA ratings from the house in an assessment of 28 of the vehicles currently seeking subscriptions. At the bottom of the list are Aberdeen Growth Opportunities 2, Oxford Technology 4 and Singer & Friedlander Aim 3, which were awarded B ratings. David Knight, director of tax shelter research at Allenbridge, said: "We will not rate a VCT unless we have carried out recent due dil...