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We’re with you wherever life leads
Life is full of plans and aspirations, up and downs, and is rarely as predictable as we would like. There are chapters filled with excitement and change, moments you want to prepare for and support those you love. Times when you simply want to enjoy what you’ve worked so hard to build.
Your investments should be flexible enough to align with your plans and give you the reassurance you need that you are well prepared for whatever comes next. That’s where the investments trusts from Columbia Threadneedle can help.
For generations, investors like you have relied on our range of investment trusts to help plan for the future. They’re specifically built and managed to offer steady, long-term outcomes.
You may be looking for increased income, future growth, global diversification or access to specialist investment areas. Whatever your priority, our range of investment trusts have options that meet all of these needs, supporting you as you look to fulfil your future dreams.
A long-term mindset
To take a long-term view, so you can plan for your future.
Markets may move, economic cycles may shift and world events disrupt, but you don’t want your plans to stop. And your investments shouldn’t rely on short-term thinking either. Our investment trusts focus on long-term opportunities backed by careful and thorough research.
For investors like you this means you can feel more confident that your money is being looked after with foresight and discipline, not by reacting to short-lived trends. By sticking to principles that have helped generations of investors, we constantly aim to deliver the outcomes that support your goals and ambitions, now and for years to come.
Investments that are on your side
Always working on your behalf.
One of the key differentiators of investment trusts is their independent board structure, which sets them apart from many other types of investments and brings you an extra level of reassurance.
Each Columbia Threadneedle investment trust has its own board of directors whose sole responsibility is to act in the best interests of shareholders. They challenge, guide and hold the managers to account, so you know your long-term wealth is being managed with the full commitment it deserves.
You can feel assured that thoughtful decisions, consistent governance and the knowledge that someone is in your corner, all work together to help you make the most of the moments that matter.
A wide choice under one roof
Within the Columbia Threadneedle investment trust range, you’ll find strategies that meet a wide variety of investment needs, always carefully balancing risk and return.
Growth-focused trusts, including long-established names like F&C Investment Trust and specialist strategies such as The Global Smaller Companies Trust give access to global markets and innovative businesses with long-term potential. If you prioritise income, UK-focused trusts like CT UK Capital & Income Investment Trust offer the prospect of reliable dividends.
Those seeking broader diversification can look to CT Global Managed Portfolio Trust which approaches that blend different investment companies into a single, balanced holding.
Fully supporting your future
Whatever goals you want to achieve right now, and in the future, you can build the right mix of investments with investment trusts from Columbia Threadneedle.
You don’t need to look elsewhere to diversify your portfolio or explore new opportunities. Through our broad range of established investment trusts, you can pursue your plans in the knowledge that your investments are supported by people who understand what matters most to you and who make your financial future their priority.
Investing is about feeling supported and confident to live life the way you want to. Having expertly managed investment trusts in your portfolio, can help you do exactly that.
Investment Trusts from Columbia Threadneedle
Let's talk about risk
This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. If you are unsure about any investment decision, you should seek advice from a financial adviser. There’s an element of risk involved with a stocks and shares investment ISA. The value of your investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you originally put in. You need to be aged 18 or over and be a UK resident, and you should consider this as a longer-term investment. Tax allowances and the benefits of tax-efficient accounts are subject to change and tax treatment depends upon your individual circumstances. Columbia Threadneedle Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and assets are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Global
Investing globally allows you to tap into a number of different markets,
helping you spread your risk.
F&C Investment
Trust
Founded in 1868 to bring the benefits of investing to a wider audience, F&C is the longest running investment trust in the world, offering 54 years of continuously increasing dividends.
CT Global Managed Portfolio Trust
Open up a world of opportunity with just one decision, whether you’re looking for income or growth.
The Global Smaller Companies Trust
Get access to some of the world’s most exciting smaller businesses in a single fund with a long-term record of performance.
UK & Europe
Invest in companies closer to home in the UK, across Europe, or both, to help you potentially achieve the investment goals you seek.
CT UK Capital and Income Investment Trust
Unlock the potential of the UK’s growing industries. Focused on generating capital growth and an attractive income.
CT UK High Income Trust
Invested in predominantly UK equities, this trust aims to provide an attractive level of income together with the opportunity for capital growth.
Alternatives
Access specialist investment opportunities in private equity and commercial property to help diversify your portfolio beyond traditional markets.
CT Private Equity Trust
Offering access to the potential benefits of investment in unlisted companies.
TR Property Trust
Offering diverse exposure to the UK and European commercial property market, TR Property Trust appeals to investors looking for solid capital growth and a growing dividend.
Awards and ratings as at Nov 2025.
Issued by Columbia Threadneedle Management Limited and approved for distribution 18/02/2026.
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