But retail investors buy into the troubled sector
Saba Capital suffers seventh takeover defeat, but heat will remain on the industry, analysts warn
You ask, we guess
So far Saba has failed to take control of six of the seven targeted trusts
Conventionally, business downplays characteristics that embarrass them. Investment trust discounts are a curious example of an industry doing the opposite
Saba loses key battle to take over management of Herald trust
Activist’s attack on ‘miserable seven’ highlights some well-known complaints
FCA encourages Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor and AJ Bell to make shareholders aware of looming votes
Boaz Weinstein’s assault on a historic financial sector reveals an opportunity for other investors
Ali Dibadj warns against ‘complacency’ as US group tries to take over the management of seven UK investment trusts
Sector will do its utmost to rally shareholders but they might want to listen to the likes of Saba
Saba Capital founder says aim of his firm’s campaign against seven investment trusts is a new strategy to help small investors
US hedge fund manager asked shareholders of seven trusts to overhaul boards and install his fund as investment manager
Greencoat UK Wind’s charge shake-up could be copied by other trusts
US hedge fund trader cites poor performance and outlines plans to put forward his firm Saba as new manager
Demand from investors is in retreat as the popularity of passive funds and fixed income rises — but loyalists are convinced that opportunities remain
Portfolio manager helping to oversee Alliance Witan warns against restrictive nature and risks associated with top-down calls
What does the future hold for the 150-year-old industry?
Twenty LSE-listed investment trusts have increased their dividends for at least 20 years in a row.
Analysts say heavy discounts offer buying opportunities, but significant risks remain
London-based Metage Capital says FTSE 250 trust not delivering value for its shareholders
A year away has taught me a lot about the industry — and I still see opportunities on offer
Investors ‘increasingly cautious’ about the asset class
Exemption from cost disclosures to make the products more attractive to both institutions and customers
Labour’s ambitious environmental agenda has lifted the outlook for clean energy groups and investment vehicles
