With Saba Capital having turned the spotlight on a handful of underperforming investment trusts, there is now a wave of activity as other trusts look for ways to reduce the persistent discount to NAV (net asset value) which has dogged the asset class.Some have introduced 'discount control' mechanisms, others have launched share buybacks, and some have announced they will hold a 'continuation vote'

In a market experiencing wild share price swings, wouldn't it be great if there was a fund or trust in which you could put some money without fearing for the worst? Say hello to Capital Gearing Trust (CGT).This investment trust's stated objectives are to preserve shareholders' real wealth (i.e. accounting for inflation) and to achieve absolute total return over the medium to longer term.Admittedly

It is testament to the flexibility of investment trusts that they can offer exposure to such a diverse collection of potential investments. Beyond the standard form of listed companies they offer more niche interests which span from private equity to wind farms and even loans to shipping companies.All of this means investors can access income from a variety of different sources beyond traditional

The first set of results to include a full 12 months' trading since the merger of BlackRock Income Strategies Trust and Aberdeen UK Tracker make for positive reading at Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth (ADIG).The trust was launched in its current format in February 2017 and the latest results show 8% total return to shareholders for the year to 31 March 2018.It aims to deliver a return of Li

Many individuals with SIPPs (self-invested personal pensions) are likely to enjoy a cash windfall in late May as tax relief from HMRC relating to the previous tax year is paid into their account.In this article we will examine why many investors will see cash drop into their account now and offer some suggestions for how you may consider allocating this cash in the markets.HOW DOES THE SYSTEM WORK

The closed end structure of investment trusts means they can trade at a premium or discount to the value of their underlying investments or net asset value (NAV). This is typically dependent on investor demand for the shares.Some trusts look to counteract this situation by employing 'discount control mechanisms' (DCMs) which will trigger a response to close that valuation gap if the discount gets