Fund of the week: VCTs are an overlooked opportunity

Venture capital trusts (VCTs) are a much over-looked way to save on your tax bill and make substantial returns. And this leading VCT is no exception.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained or so it seems. In the 12 months ending 30 November 2011, six of the top ten performing funds were venture capital trusts (VCTs), says Leonora Walters in Investors Chronicle.

On the Association of Investment Company's list, Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 was ninth. The fund, which focuses on generating long-term capital growth and income, has a diversified portfolio in riskier unquoted and Aim-listed British firms.

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