Monthly UIT Deposits
Washington, DC; May 15, 2026—Unit investment trusts, investment companies that hold fixed portfolios of selected stocks or bonds, had total deposits of $8.10 billion in April, according to statistics compiled by ICI. For comparison, deposits were $5.24 billion in March 2026 and $5.88 billion in April 2025.
Total Deposits by Trust Type
Thousands of dollars
| April 2026 | March 2026 | April 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 7,899,586 | 5,131,588 | 5,763,518 |
| Taxable Debt | 60,099 | 25,341 | 45,625 |
| Tax-Free Debt | 135,434 | 82,026 | 66,383 |
| Total | 8,095,119 | 5,238,955 | 5,875,526 |
There were 136 new trusts issuing shares in April. Of that total, 128 were equity trusts, three were taxable bond trusts, and five were tax-free bond trusts.
In terms of maturity, short term bond trusts having an average weighted maturity of less than five years attracted the most deposits in April with $170.24 million.
March 2026 figures: Data on the market value of unit investment trusts issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 indicates a total of 3,561 trusts with a value of $103.90 billion. According to reports of sponsors, on March 31, 2026, there were 1,039 tax-free bond trusts, with a market value of $3.34 billion; 308 taxable bond trusts, with a market value of $1.04 billion; and 2,214 equity trusts, with a market value of $99.52 billion.
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