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SMART INVESTING
MADE SIMPLE

Expertly managed investments with the potential to deliver steady growth and reliable income.  

F&C is the smart choice for your financial goals. Put your money to work today

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START YOUR INVESTMENT JOURNEY ON A SOLID FOOTING.

Securing your future can be easier than you think.

Here are just a few reasons why getting started with F&C may be right for you.

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we invest in more than 400 leading companies globally

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Our dividends have grown every year for over

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THE FOUNDATION FOR SMART INVESTORS FOR OVER

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Paul Niven provides an introduction to F&C Investment Trust

F&C Introduction

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.

Historical Investment Calculator

This information is simulated past performance and it is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The results are calculated by applying an investment strategy or methodology to existing historical market data, on prior time periods. Simulated performance results do not reflect actual trading and have inherent limitations. The value of your investment is dependent on the supply and demand for the shares of the Investment Trust rather than its underlying assets. The value of your investment will not be the same as the value of the Investment Trust’s underlying assets.

Assumptions:

Fees and charges – The information presented is gross of any fees and charges, which would lower the returns shown. Fees and charges will vary depending on how shares are bought and held.

Tax – Tax has not been taken into account for the calculation.

Dividend reinvestment – The information assumes all dividend income is reinvested.

Important notice to customers

Please be aware that fake websites impersonating F&C Investment Trust may be on the web. Only ever trust information provided here at fandc.com, or via a trusted 3rd party platform or share dealing services.

Five facts about F&C Investment Trust from Boring Money’s Holly MacKay

Smart investing made simple

Our manager Columbia Threadneedle offers a range of cost-effective savings plans

Start investing from £2,000 for an adult account and £1,000 for a child account. Regular monthly contributions can be made from £25 or one-off additional investments from £100 after the minimum opening investment has been made.

There are no dealing charges when you deal online.

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There are a number of ways to invest with us, through a financial adviser or a wide range of companies.

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Unrestricted vision

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

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

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

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 53 years and our returns have consistently outpaced inflation.
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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.
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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.