Figures show 2021 has seen record fundraising by investment companies

Figures complied the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) show fundraising by existing investment companies (known as secondary fundraising) has bounced back strongly this year. £8.71 billion has been raised so far. The secondary fundraising figures are from 1 January to 4 October 2021. Fundraising by existing companies has been led by the Renewable Energy Infrastructure sector, which...

Association of Investment Companies list of dividend heroes – good choices for income investors?

Back in March this year The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) updated its list of ‘dividend hero’ investment trusts. These 21 dividend heroes are the investment companies which have consistently increased their dividends for 20 or more years. I think they’re right to point out that: “In these tough market conditions and with interest rates...