Risk versus reward: Investment trusts post-pensions freedom

Often overlooked but could make a big difference

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Sherry-Ann Sweeting makes the case for investment trusts in the post-pensions freedom investment world...

As interest rates remain at historically low levels, pension savers looking for a return on some or all of their cash lump sum could find themselves joining the so-called ‘hunt for income', which has been pushing income seekers towards equities in their pursuit of higher yields. There are a wide variety of assets and investment vehicles available for those looking to generate a higher income than can be gained from cash alone. One investment vehicle which is often overlooked but could make a positive difference to the size of a pension pot is the investment trust. Investment ...

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