CT UK High Income Trust plc (CHI)

Overview

F&C UK High Income Trust plc specializes as an investment trust prominently engaged in the accumulation of a diverse portfolio that includes both equities and fixed interest securities within the United Kingdom. Originally established under the name Investors Capital Trust plc, it underwent a rebranding to adopt its current title on January 31, 2017. The core essence of its investment strategy revolves around a meticulous selection of large capitalization equities spread across a wide range of sectors together with a keen focus on corporate bonds. F&C Investment Business Limited plays a pivotal role by serving as the investment manager, ensuring the trust's adherence to its strategic investment objectives. Positioned in the historic city of Edinburgh, F&C UK High Income Trust plc embodies a commitment to generating robust income streams for its investors through a careful blend of equity and fixed income investments.

Products and Services

• Equities Portfolio

  The trust's equities portfolio is a curated collection of investments in large capitalization equities spanning across multiple sectors. These include financial resources, noncyclical consumer goods, cyclical services, noncyclical services, general industrials, utilities, basic industries, and information technology. This diversification is designed to harness growth and income generation opportunities from the dynamic UK market landscape.

• Fixed Interest Securities

  Complementing the equity investments, the trust actively invests in fixed interest securities, primarily focusing on corporate bonds. This component of the investment strategy is geared towards providing the portfolio with a steady income source and reducing overall volatility. Through the meticulous selection of corporate bonds, the trust aims to achieve a balanced risk-return profile for its investors.