VCTs versus company share funds: Where should you venture your capital?

For many years, Venture Capital Trusts (“VCTs”) have been an attractive option for high net-worth investors who are comfortable with taking risk on their investments, due to the beneficial tax treatment. But do they truly give you the best return on your capital, all things considered? This note explores the tax treatment of VCTs compared to buying company share funds in a General Investment Account, and the historic returns from VCTs compared to a selection of other investment strategies.

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(Approval Ref: FP2025-506)