How to invest

There are a number of ways in which you can invest in the trust. Shares can be bought and sold through a stockbroker, share shop or bank, or fund supermarket. The administration of the Martin Currie FundsCircle savings plan, ISA and PEP was transferred to Alliance Trust Savings on 27 February 2006. Shareholder queries should now be directed to 01382 573737 for existing investors and 08000 326323 for new investors, or contact@alliancetrusts.co.uk You can invest in the Investment Trusts we manage through wrappers from other suppliers. One of these is Alliance Trust Savings.

ISA CHANGES Increase to the annual ISA allowance Stocks and shares ISA allowance raised to £10,200 (For those aged 50 and over)*

*In the April budget, the Chancellor raised the annual stocks and shares ISA allowance to £10,200. Those aged 50 and over can take advantage of this new limit from the 6 October 2009. However investors under the age of 50 will have to wait until 6 April 2010.

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