F&C Investment Trust PLC (FCIT.L) is a UK-listed investment trust that provides long-term capital growth and income to shareholders through a diversified portfolio of global equities. The company invests primarily in listed companies worldwide, with a focus on established businesses across various sectors including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, financials, and industrials; it employs a buy-and-hold strategy supplemented by selective stock selection by its investment manager. F&C offers ordinary shares traded on the London Stock Exchange, with a market capitalization exceeding GBP 5 billion as of late 2025, and maintains a policy of gearing to enhance returns.
Founded in 1868 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, F&C Investment Trust operates globally with investments spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets, targeting institutional and retail investors seeking exposure to international equities. The trust is managed by BMO Global Asset Management (previously F&C Management), which oversees portfolio construction, risk management, and sustainable investment practices aligned with ESG criteria. It has no significant subsidiaries but benefits from the broader resources of its parent group.
In recent developments, F&C Investment Trust announced a strategic rebranding and management transition in 2024, aligning with BMO's acquisition and integration efforts, which enhanced its global research capabilities. The trust launched new share issuance initiatives in 2025 to fund portfolio expansion amid favorable market conditions, and entered a partnership with Columbia Threadneedle Investments for enhanced emerging markets exposure. These changes, including a focus on AI-driven sectors and a dividend increase to 18.4 pence per share for the fiscal year ended 2025, reflect ongoing efforts to adapt to geopolitical shifts and technological disruptions.