An investment trust is a company with shares. Unlike an open-ended investment fund, an investment trust is closed-ended. This means there are a set number of shares available, and this will remain the same no matter how many investors there are.

A Unit Trust is a fund into which investors pool their money. This money is owned by Trustees but invested by professionals, typically in cash, shares and gilts.

Remember past performance is not a guide to future returns. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up. The level of tax benefits and liabilities will depend on individual circumstances and may change in the future. Exchange rate fluctuations may cause the value of underlying overseas investments to go down as well as up. Some Funds investing in specialist sectors or areas carry greater risks due to the potential volatility of market sectors into which the funds invest.

You should not invest without consulting a Key Features Document and supporting literature.