“However, this is not an excuse for boards to ignore discount controls and more innovative solutions such as periodic exits or finite lives are worth considering.”
According to the AIC, at least half of the sector has a discount control mechanism in place.
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But while investors should be wary of premiums and discounts, ultimately their focus should remain on the longer-time horizon.
Ellie Duncan is deputy features editor at Investment Adviser
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