Monthly UIT Deposits
Washington, DC; August 14, 2026—Unit investment trusts, investment companies that hold fixed portfolios of selected stocks or bonds, had total deposits of $7.18 billion in July, according to statistics compiled by ICI. For comparison, deposits were $6.44 billion in June 2026 and $7.04 billion in July 2025.
Total Deposits by Trust Type
Thousands of dollars
| July 2026 | June 2026 | July 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 7,096,235 | 6,311,624 | 6,925,102 |
| Taxable Debt | 36,335 | 31,892 | 32,715 |
| Tax-Free Debt | 48,773 | 91,684 | 77,466 |
| Total | 7,181,343 | 6,435,200 | 7,035,283 |
There were 136 new trusts issuing shares in July. Of that total, 135 were equity trusts and one was a taxable bond trust. There were no new 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 July with $79.96 million.
June 2026 figures: Data on the market value of unit investment trusts issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 indicates a total of 3,516 trusts with a value of $115.39 billion. According to reports of sponsors, on June 30, 2026, there were 992 tax-free bond trusts, with a market value of $3.42 billion; 292 taxable bond trusts, with a market value of $1.07 billion; and 2,232 equity trusts, with a market value of $110.90 billion.
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