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Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are UK-listed, closed-end investment companies designed to provide funding to small, high-growth businesses while offering tax benefits to investors. Introduced in 1995, they aim to stimulate investment in early-stage companies that often struggle to secure traditional financing. Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are tax-efficient investment vehicles that support small, high-growth UK companies.

The Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (Ticker TEM), or TEMIT as it is often referred to has recently been advertising on TV. Specifically I keep seeing the adverts on whilst watching Friends in the evening. They are vague at best, to say the least, but it is afterall an Investment Trust and you can be

Shares in European satellite operator Eutelsat Communications (ETL.PA) have surged recently. Driven by major developments in the defence space, the shares have delivered triple-digit gains for investors in the blink of an eye. Want to know how to buy Eutelsat shares in the UK? Here’s everything you need to know. Quick tips: You need a

Double Your Money was a popular UK TV game show that ran between 1955 and 1968. However, it’s also the name of the game in the world of investing and trading. Savers, traders and investors all want to grow their capital/increase their net worth. You can use our Rule-72 calculator to see how long it

No matter your level of experience – whether you’re a beginner or a professional trader – there’s a trading book out there that can help you hone your skills or gain a market edge. Indeed, the best traders never stop looking to learn. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite books about

To invest in foreign stocks, you need a stock broker that offers international investing, such as Hargreaves Lansdown or IG. This guide shows you how to invest in international markets and benefit from world-class global companies. You can also compare the best accounts for international investing. How To Invest In International Stocks & Markets Most UK

If you’re having trouble deciding what to invest in your ISA before the deadline hits, this guide looks at ISA investing ideas across five asset classes and highlight some of the best investments in each one so you can build a diverse ISA portfolio. Each year ISA investors get the opportunity to add to their

ESG investing has been making headlines over the past few weeks, prompting many people to question its significance. ESG investing, which stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, focuses on prioritising sustainability and investing in causes with an ethical focus. Due to the current global political climate, ESG investing has risen in popularity, with people seeking

Latest figures show that investors are increasingly using Bed & ISA’s to reduce their tax bills. In this guide, we will explain what a Bed and ISA is and how you can use it to reduce the amount of tax you pay. 59% more Hargreaves Lansdown clients have taken advantage of ‘Bed & ISA’ tax

Roblox has been in the news recently, as the CEO blamed parents for letting their children play the game online too much. But as a parent, what can you do? If kids are not on Roblox, they’ll be on Instagram or Snapchat. It’s just a fact of life these days that people live part of

To get a monthly income from investing in the UK you should buy a selection of bonds, dividend stocks, and income-generating funds. In this guide, we will explain what each of these income-generating investors are and how to buy them. Best investments for monthly income in the UK Bonds Dividend stocks Funds Savings accounts Bonds