CTY
The City of London Investment Trust plc
Overview
The City of London Investment Trust harnesses the power of leading businesses listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The long-running trust has weathered multiple market cycles since it became an investment trust in 1932, with a 58-year record of dividend growth, making it the investment trust with the longest record of annual increases.
Investment Objective: The Company’s objective is to provide long-term growth in income and capital, principally by investment in equities listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Board fully recognises the importance of dividend income to shareholders.
Statistics
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58 years of dividend growth
Consistent to the core
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Marketing Communication. Past performance does not predict future returns. The value of an investment and the income from it may go down as well as up and you may lose the amount originally invested. Past performance can be viewed here.
Awards and ratings
AIC Dividend Hero
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FundCalibre Elite Rating
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AJ Bell Income Company of the Year
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Award winning dividend growth
For 58 years, the trust has achieved continuous dividend growth, the longest record of annual increases for any investment trust* . The trust focuses on cash-generative businesses, able to grow their dividends.
Read more about our approach and history on the Dividends pageThe gateway to the world
The trust invests in larger companies listed on the LSE, however over 60% of investee company revenue comes from overseas.
See the full breakdown of The City of London Investment Trust portfolioRead the latest research
Kepler Trust Intelligence has created detailed research around the trust, including examining its portfolio and process.
Read the full analysis to find out more- The value of the trusts and the income from them is not guaranteed and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you originally invested.
- Past performance does not predict future returns.
- Third party data is believed to be reliable, but its completeness and accuracy is not guaranteed.