F&C Investment Trust (LON:FCIT) Reaches 52-Week High - Is It a Good Time to Buy?

F&C Investment Trust (LON:FCIT) achieved a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday, with the stock reaching as high as GBX 1,150 ($14.04). The last recorded trading price was also GBX 1,150 ($14.04), with a total trading volume of 320,052 shares. In contrast, the stock had closed the previous day at GBX 1,132 ($13.82).

F&C Investment Trust Experiences a 1.6% Increase

The company has a market capitalization of £5.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 598.96, and a beta value of 0.62. An analysis of its moving averages reveals a 50-day average of GBX 1,119.88 and a 200-day average of GBX 1,062.42. Additionally, F&C Investment Trust maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.50, a quick ratio of 3.92, and a current ratio of 2.81.

Dividend Announcement from F&C Investment Trust

Recently, F&C Investment Trust announced a dividend that will be paid out on Monday, February 3rd. Shareholders who are on record as of Thursday, January 2nd, will receive a dividend of GBX 3.60 ($0.04) per share. This equates to a dividend yield of 0.34%, and the ex-dividend date is also set for January 2nd. The company’s dividend payout ratio stands at 781.25%.

Insider Transactions at F&C Investment Trust

In related news, insider Beatrice Hollond purchased 90 shares of F&C Investment Trust on Friday, November 8th, at an average price of GBX 1,094 ($13.36) per share. The total investment was valued at £984.60 ($1,202.05). Over the last quarter, insiders have collectively acquired 185 shares amounting to $206,436. Currently, insiders control 0.76% of the company's shares.

An Overview of F&C Investment Trust

Established in 1868, F&C Investment Trust holds the distinction of being the oldest collective investment scheme in the world. It has developed a reputable track record and evolved into one of the largest investment trusts globally. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term growth and income by investing predominantly in a diversified portfolio of international equities.

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