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One of the biggest headwinds to the investment trust industry was swiftly resolved in September, following the joint announcement that London listed closed-end funds would be exempt from two EU directives that had led to an effective ‘double counting’ of costs. This has long been touted as a contributing factor to the wide discounts seen across the investment trust sector, as the perceived higher fees had been putting off marginal investors.
However, just a few weeks later, a row has emerged over the best way to go forward between some trusts and the platforms. We would like to hear the views of our readers, and are offering a prize draw for those who can answer a short survey, as well as the opportunity to help shape the future of investment trust charges.
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