Investment Companies

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Investment companies at a glance

  • Are closed-ended – the number of shares in issue is fixed from the start
  • Allow you to pool your money
  • Have a board of directors
  • Can be a cost effective method to gain exposure to the stock market
  • Use professional management
  • Can have different share classes
  • Can use gearing (borrowing) to take advantage of investment opportunities

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