Why we like investment trusts
Investment trusts are a relatively cheap and simple way of investing in the stock market. Ed Bowsher explains how they work, and why we like them so much.

Investment trusts are a relatively cheap and simple way of investing in the stockmarket.
Ed Bowsher explains how they work, and why we like them so much.
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Ed has been a private investor since the mid-90s and has worked as a financial journalist since 2000. He's been employed by several investment websites including Citywire, breakingviews and The Motley Fool, where he was UK editor.
Ed mainly invests in technology shares, pharmaceuticals and smaller companies. He's also a big fan of investment trusts.
Away from work, Ed is a keen theatre goer and loves all things Canadian.
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