Private equity (PE) funds can be expensive to invest in and hard to access. But the asset class could offer diversification in any investment portfolio, as well as the potential for attractive long-term returns. Gaining exposure through a PE trust instead of a direct PE investment allows access to multiple carefully selected PE funds, increasing diversification and lowering risk.

UK interest rates have started to come down, potentially lifting otherwise flat economic growth. But this won’t last if inflation proves sticky, and interest rates may even have to be raised again. In these uncertain times, it can be hard to find investment opportunities. But CT Global Managed Portfolio Trust believes UK equities offers great long-term value for the patient investor.

Article written by Emma Wallis for Trustnet