The DebateWorking towards publicising the investment trust sector

Despite their cost advantages, global investment trusts are under-promoted and largely overlooked by investors

This week's Conjecture focuses on global investment trusts, several of which boast an impressively long history. Taking part in the debate were James Anderson, CIO at Baillie Gifford and manager of the Scottish Mortgage trust, Julie Dent, head of global equities at F&C Asset Management and manager of the British Assets trust, and Jim Horsburgh, chief executive of Witan investment trust. Investment trusts are often referred to as the best kept secret in the industry. Is that infuriating for managers and how can they be better publicised? James Anderson (JA): It is infuriating and I think...