117 EIS & VC Basics: What are VCTs? | Nel Isaac of Foresight Group

In the third of the EIS and VC Basics mini-series for The EIS Navigator, we introduce Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs). Foresight Group manage four VCTs, so we asked Nel Isaac, Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager, to come on and explain what they are about. VCTs are the most popular of the tax advantaged schemes, so it’s great to get someone with such deep knowledge to give us a primer. The areas we cover in the discussion include what is a Venture Capital Trust; what can a VCT invest in; the restrictions on a VCT’s cash holdings; the different strategies that we see in VCTs as well as what areas VCT managers invest into. Plus, comparing EIS and VCT strategies; how an investor can buy shares; returns from dividends; and how to sell shares. Read more about the podcast: Find out more on our website: https://hardmanandco.com/eis-vc-basics/ Disclaimer Please note this podcast/interview does not constitute a financial promotion and is provided for informational purposes and should not be construed as an invitation or offer to buy or sell any investments. Please be aware that investments into unquoted companies are high risk, long term and illiquid investments. Your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Target returns are not guaranteed and forward looking statements are illustrative only and must not be relied upon. Investors should only invest on the basis of reading the full offer documentation. Listeners must make their own independent decisions and obtain their own independent advice regarding any information, projects, securities, tax treatment or financial instruments mentioned herein. For more information, please read our full disclaimers: www.hardmanandco.com/research-disclosures www.hardmanandco.com/disclaimer