Monthly UIT Deposits
Washington, DC; June 15, 2026—Unit investment trusts, investment companies that hold fixed portfolios of selected stocks or bonds, had total deposits of $5.19 billion in May, according to statistics compiled by ICI. For comparison, deposits were $8.10 billion in April 2026 and $4.33 billion in May 2025.
Total Deposits by Trust Type
Thousands of dollars
| May 2026 | April 2026 | May 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 5,080,063 | 7,899,586 | 4,217,764 |
| Taxable Debt | 30,632 | 60,099 | 35,387 |
| Tax-Free Debt | 83,275 | 135,434 | 74,594 |
| Total | 5,193,970 | 8,095,119 | 4,327,745 |
There were 120 new trusts issuing shares in May. Of that total, 117 were equity trusts, one was a taxable bond trust, and two 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 May with $113.91 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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