CT Private Equity Trust PLC is a closed-ended investment company launched in March 1999, focused on delivering long-term capital growth through investments in private equity assets while providing shareholders with a predictable and above-average dividend yield sourced from revenue and realised capital profits. The trust invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of private equity funds and direct stakes in high-quality smaller and mid-sized private companies, selected by experienced managers, mainly across the UK and Europe. Notable holdings include Inflexion Strategic Partners, Weird Fish, Sigma, and August Equity Partners V, spanning sectors such as healthcare, technology, and services. With total assets around £563 million, an ongoing charge of 1.2%, and gross gearing of approximately 13%, it trades at a discount to its net asset value, offering retail investors access to otherwise illiquid private markets. Managed by Columbia Threadneedle's experienced private equity team, the trust emphasises medium- to long-term returns, supported by quarterly realisations and a history of consistent dividends averaging 4.7% annually over the past decade.