There may be a lot of negativity surrounding the UK economy, but companies are performing well, says Thomas McMahon of Kepler Trust Intelligence.
With the downbeat sentiment meaning share market valuations are low and many UK-focused investment funds are trading at a discount, this presents a double-whammy value opportunity for investors willing to dive in.
But why do investment trusts stand out as a way to back ‘cheap’ UK shares, how to choose the right one for you and how have you achieved almost 40 per cent gains in the US stock market over the past year?
Thomas McMahon, head of investment trust research at Kepler Trust Intelligence, joins This is Money’s Simon Lambert at the Investing Show to discuss the opportunities in UK-focused trusts.
He highlights the benefits of investment trusts and how they can provide the opportunity to buy into companies at a discounted price.
Investment trusts can also offer big benefits for income investors because they provide a reliable stream of dividends, Thomas explains.
He also discusses the key sectors of UK corporate investment trusts and highlights some of their standout performers.
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