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Three reasons to consider F&C

You want a name you can trust
F&C has been helping ordinary people to invest for over 150 years. We have experience on our side, and we’re here for the long term. Our returns have consistently outpaced inflation.

You’d like a diverse portfolio We give our investors a way to put money into many companies and markets through one single investment, because a diverse portfolio can help spread risk. You can think of us as a ready-made collection of shares.

You’re ready to invest Investing money is for the long-term. Our investment approach is designed to deliver steady, long-term growth and a healthy dividend income.

Unrestricted vision

We are not limited to investing in specific countries or sectors. Although mainly focusing on publicly listed equities, we also consider other opportunities when the time is right.

Consistently resilient

Despite World Wars, the Great Depression and many other global financial crises we’ve flourished. Our success is based on matching responsibility with adaptability and never forgetting to take the long-term view.

Well-balanced

Rather than making large investments in a small number of companies, we spread our assets across 400+ businesses. By diversifying our investments, we aim to smooth out the highs and lows.

Far-sighted

By taking a sensible, long-term approach we’ve grown income for our investors and built up substantial reserves. We have increased dividend payments to investors annually for the past 54 years and our returns have consistently outpaced inflation.

What is F&C?

We're an investment trust

We’re a company listed on the stock market, but we only do one thing: we invest in other companies on your behalf.

What is AN Investment Trust?

Learn what an investment trust Is, and its purpose when investing.

Many investment platforms let you start investing from £25 a month. You do not need a large lump sum to start.

TRY OUR HISTORICAL INVESTMENT CALCULATOR

Please note this calculator is built by a third-party provider and is for illustrative purposes only. It is not a projection of what your investments will be worth. The value of investments and any income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the original amount invested. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance. The performance figures are shown gross of fees.

THINGS TO UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU INVEST

Investing can help grow your money over the long term, but it’s important to understand how it works before deciding whether it’s right for you

Investing is a long-term commitment: Investments can rise and fall in value over shorter periods. F&C Investment Trust is designed for investors who can invest for the long term and are prepared to stay invested through market ups and downs.
Your money can go down as well as up: The value of investments isn’t guaranteed. You could get back less than you originally invest.
Diversification helps spread risk: F&C invests in a wide range of companies, sectors and countries. This can help reduce reliance on any single investment, although it doesn’t remove investment risk altogether.
Income can vary: Any income generated by F&C can rise or fall over time and isn’t guaranteed.
Currency movements can affect our overseas investments: Some investments are held overseas, so changes in currency exchange rates can affect investment returns.
Borrowing can increase gains and losses: The trust may use borrowing (known as gearing) to increase investment exposure. While this can enhance returns when markets are performing well, it can also increase losses when markets fall.
All investments have costs: Product charges, platform fees and other costs will affect the overall return you receive.
You need an investment platform to invest: You can invest in F&C Investment Trust through a range of investment platforms. Each platform has its own charges, features and terms, so it’s worth comparing options carefully before you choose one.
This isn’t personal financial advice: The information on this page is provided for general information only and shouldn’t be relied upon as personal investment advice. If you’re unsure whether investing is right for you, consider seeking professional financial advice.

GET A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW F&C INVESTS

Watch this video to understand exactly how your money is invested, with our fund manager Paul Niven. Paul also explains how the trust is managed and our long-term strategy.

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

As an investor, it’s a good idea to look at the Key Information Document (KID) and latest factsheet to help you understand what you’re buying.

Read our Key Information Document
Tells you how F&C Investment Trust works, its risks, costs and potential returns.
DOWNLOAD KID

Read our latest Factsheet
Tells you about our portfolio, its performance, sector allocations and key investment information at a glance.
DOWNLOAD FACTSHEET

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HOW TO GET STARTED

You’ll need an account with an investment platform to start investing in F&C. These platforms allow you to buy, hold and manage your investments. Many let you start investing from £25 a month.

Each has its own charges, features and terms, so it’s worth comparing your options carefully before you choose a platform.

EXPLORE INVESTMENT PLATFORMS

Each logo takes you to a page where you can learn more before you start investing.

All our platform links are provided for information only and are not a recommendation to use a particular provider.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Hargreaves Lansdown

Interactive Investor

AJ Bell Youinvest

EQi

Barclays Smart Investor

Fidelity

Aviva

M&G Wealth Platform

Interactive Brokers

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AIC Dividend Hero

Awarded to investment companies with increased annual dividend growth for at least 20 consecutive years
(We’ve been achieving that for over 50 years).

RSMR Investment Trust

We’re rigorously rated and independently researched by RSMR. So your financial advisers can easily find the important information they need.

Investment Risks

The value of your investments and any income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the original amount invested. Changes in rates of exchange may also reduce the value of your investment. Gearing is used for investment purposes to obtain, increase or reduce exposure to an asset, index or investment. The use of gearing can enhance returns to investors in a rising market, but if the market falls the losses may be greater.

Information in this section of the Website is directed solely at persons who are located in the UK and can be categorised as retail clients. Nothing on this website is, or is intended to be, an offer, advice, or an invitation, to buy or sell any investments. Please read our full terms and conditions and the relevant Key Information Documents (“KID”) before proceeding further with any investment product referred to on this website. This website is not suitable for everyone, and if you are at all unsure whether an investment product referenced on this website will meet your individual needs, please seek advice before proceeding further with such product.

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