Which investment trusts have been the fastest growing over the past five years?

Latest research from the AIC

Out of the 77 investment trusts launched over the last five years, the 20 fastest growing have increased their total assets under management (AUM) by at least 134% since launch, while they also all invest in alternative assets.

Research from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has found the top 20 fastest-growing investment trusts all have alternatives exposure with all but one yielding more than 4%, indicating investors demand for income. The £2.1bn Tritax Big Box REIT topped the list growing by a huge 980% since its launch in December 2013, and is one of four property trusts in the top 20. This was followed by Empiric Student Property, which has grown by 650% and NextEnergy Solar, up by 698%, since both launched in early 2014. Also featured on the list are infrastructure funds, including the £...