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Festive finances: investing for children

In this special Christmas podcast episode, host Cherry Reynard is joined by Gabriel Sacks, Rebecca Maclean, and Samantha Fitzpatrick to share their insights on how to start investing for children.

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Rebecca Maclean
Co-Manager, Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust
Samantha Fitzpatrick
Co-Manager, Murray International Trust
Gabriel Sacks
Lead Manager, Aberdeen Asia Focus PLC
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Duration: 32 Mins

Date: 04 Dec 2025

Tune into our special Christmas podcast episode, hosted by Cherry Reynard, featuring Gabriel Sacks, Lead Manager of Aberdeen Asia Focus, Rebecca Maclean, Co-Manager of Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust, and Samantha Fitzpatrick, Co-Manager of Murray International.

The episode discusses the best ways to invest for children, emphasising the benefits of starting regular contributions early to take advantage of the potential benefits of compounding. The managers highlight the importance of considering time horizon, risk appetite, and diversification across asset classes and regions. They also explain why investment trusts can be a great choice for long-term goals like investing for your child’s future.

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