Monthly UIT Deposits
Washington, DC; July 15, 2026—Unit investment trusts, investment companies that hold fixed portfolios of selected stocks or bonds, had total deposits of $6.44 billion in June, according to statistics compiled by ICI. For comparison, deposits were $5.19 billion in May 2026 and $4.16 billion in June 2025.
Total Deposits by Trust Type
Thousands of dollars
| June 2026 | May 2026 | June 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 6,311,624 | 5,080,063 | 4,069,741 |
| Taxable Debt | 31,892 | 30,632 | 27,089 |
| Tax-Free Debt | 91,684 | 83,275 | 63,842 |
| Total | 6,435,200 | 5,193,970 | 4,160,672 |
There were 118 new trusts issuing shares in June. Of that total, 113 were equity trusts, two were taxable bond trusts, and three 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 June with $117.87 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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