alternatives

Rising rates a risk

PARTNERED INSIGHT: As yields have compressed and forward-looking return expectations fall, multi-asset managers have sought alternatives to traditional asset classes to find new sources of income and boost returns

It has been a busy year for the closed-ended sector having celebrated its 150th anniversary and seeing the largest number of IPOs in over a decade. Check out our gallery showcasing the biggest investment trust stories of 2018.

Demand for asset class will likely increase

Biotech and healthcare is leading sector

Offshore version launched in April

Effective from 14 January

Bearish outlook will push some players out of the market

Managed by Darren Starr

Twelve trusts launched so far this year