Release: Unit Investment Trust Deposits, August 2026
Monthly UIT Deposits
Washington, DC; September 15, 2026—Unit investment trusts, investment companies that hold fixed portfolios of selected stocks or bonds, had total deposits of $5.53 billion in August, according to statistics compiled by ICI. For comparison, deposits were $7.18 billion in July 2026 and $4.75 billion in August 2025.
Total Deposits by Trust Type
Thousands of dollars
| August 2026 | July 2026 | August 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 5,405,055 | 7,096,235 | 4,621,894 |
| Taxable Debt | 35,157 | 36,335 | 36,419 |
| Tax-Free Debt | 85,841 | 48,773 | 93,019 |
| Total | 5,526,053 | 7,181,343 | 4,751,332 |
There were 139 new trusts issuing shares in August. Of that total, 129 were equity trusts, seven 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 August with $121.00 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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