Top UK investment trusts for ISA investing

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UK investment trusts provide an ideal choice for a UK stocks and shares ISA. The ISA allowance for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 tax years is £20,000. These investment trust ideas offer attractive returns – tax free in your ISA – in exciting growth markets in Japan, Emerging Markets, European small caps, UK, Energy and Resources and Latin America.

JPMorgan Japan Small Cap Growth & Income plc (LON:JSGI) is an income investing opportunity that gives investors access to a diverse and fast growing sector managed by local managers.

The Diverse Income Trust plc (LON:DIVI) invests primarily in quoted or traded UK companies with a wide range of market capitalisations, but a long-term bias toward small and medium sized companies.

BlackRock Latin American Investment Trust (LON:BRLA)builds a carefully selected portfolio of the region’s most compelling investment opportunities with the aim of delivering long-term income and capital growth.

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc (LON:JEDT) is an investment trust company. The Investment Trust JEDT objective is to achieve capital growth from a portfolio of quoted smaller companies in Europe, excluding the United Kingdom.

Fidelity Emerging Markets Limited (LON:FEML)  is an investment trust that aims to achieve long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio made up primarily of securities and financial instruments providing exposure to emerging markets companies, both listed and unlisted.

BlackRock Energy and Resources Income Trust plc (LON:BERI) aims to achieve an annual dividend target and, over the long term, capital growth by investing primarily in securities of companies operating in the mining and energy sectors.

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Kepler highlights strong gains for JPMorgan European Discovery

Kepler notes that JPMorgan European Discovery (JEDT) has achieved a 32% share price total return since new managers took over in 2024, outperforming its benchmark. With small-cap valuations still low and capital flows yet to filter down, Kepler sees potential for further momentum.

Diverse Income Trust recommends final dividend of 1.35p

Diverse Income Trust plc has proposed a final dividend of 1.35p per share, payable on 28 November 2025, bringing the total annual dividend to 4.50p, up 5.9% from last year.

Emerging Markets investment trust highly attractive as markets outperform (LON:FEML)

Emerging markets posted positive returns in June, outperforming developed markets after a ceasefire eased Middle East tensions and progress on a US–China tariff framework. The portfolio outperformed its index, led by gains from the short book and stock selection in consumer discretionary, IT and consumer services.

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust to host manager webinar today

Portfolio managers Jack Featherby and Jules Bloch will present an update on Europe’s economic upswing, portfolio enhancements and recent performance on Monday 21 July 2025 at 3:00 pm BST, followed by an online Q&A.

Emerging markets fund FEML rises on trade and AI optimism

Fidelity Emerging Markets gained in May, supported by easing trade tensions and investor enthusiasm for AI. The portfolio outperformed the index, with strong stock picking in materials and consumer discretionary sectors.

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust declares 10.0p final dividend

JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc plans to distribute a final dividend of 10.0 pence per share, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

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