Witan Investment Trust (WTAN) is a well-established fund that is unique among its peers in having a predominantly multi-manager approach. It aims to generate capital return and income growth in excess of UK inflation. The trust currently has allocations to 10 external managers, all with high-conviction investment strategies. Up to 10% of the fund is invested directly in specialist collective assets, including private equity. WTAN’s NAV performance versus its benchmark is positive over one, three, five and 10 years. Its dividend yield compares favourably with the peer group average and the annual dividend has increased for 41 consecutive years.


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- Published:
04 Jul 2016 -
Author:
Mel Jenner -
Pages:
8 -
Witan Investment Trust (WTAN) is a well-established fund that is unique among its peers in having a predominantly multi-manager approach. It aims to generate capital return and income growth in excess of UK inflation. The trust currently has allocations to 10 external managers, all with high-conviction investment strategies. Up to 10% of the fund is invested directly in specialist collective assets, including private equity. WTAN’s NAV performance versus its benchmark is positive over one, three, five and 10 years. Its dividend yield compares favourably with the peer group average and the annual dividend has increased for 41 consecutive years.