What happened to investment trusts in 2022?

Source: FE Fundinfo. Data from 1 January 2022 to 16 December 2022. Year-to-date it has been a tough year for most investment trusts, with the average investment trust down 15.4% in the year to 30 November 2022. Investment trusts’ ability to gear (borrow to invest) has magnified losses as markets have fallen.

Is Alliance Trust a good investment trust for 2022?

Alliance Trust was the best performer in its sector in 2023 and remains a promising pick. Attractive investment trusts are trading at a discount, and those waiting for the perfect time to buy will miss out. Max King picks a selection of the best investment trusts to buy for 2022.

Why is a global trust so popular in 2022?

This global trust invests in businesses aiming to deliver high growth in the years to come. Its heavy share price fall in 2022 – down around 40% – has not dented its popularity and it has consistently occupied the top spot each month since June 2019.

What are investor trends in 2022 VS 2021?

Over the past year, investors have been tapping into two key trends: passive strategies and income-producing funds and investment trusts. The first trend is reflected in changes to interactive investor’s top 20 most-bought funds and investment trusts in 2022 versus 2021.