Traditional equity trusts enjoy resurgence in 2018 but alternatives retain their allure

Twelve trusts launched so far this year

Jayna Rana
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The investment trust sector is on track to see the largest number of IPOs for strategies investing in traditional listed equities since 2007, in what could be a bumper year for the industry.

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