Compass: The AIC’s monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, it’s all about elections. Ian Cowie crosses the pond, biotech managers talk US politics and we examine how UK trusts fared under different governments.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Why highly geared trusts are optimistic on UK markets
With the FTSE 100 hitting record highs, investment trusts with higher levels of gearing are well placed to take advantage of a UK stock market recovery.
The Armchair Trader Podcast: Annabel Brodie-Smith explains the world of investment trusts
Host Stuart Fieldhouse is joined on this podcast episode by Annabel Brodie-Smith. Annabel explains the world of investment trusts for the complete beginner: what are investment trusts and why should you have them in your portfolio?
Investment trusts on SDR and the anti-greenwashing rule
The AIC has collated comments from investment trusts on how SDR and the anti-greenwashing rule will impact them and the wider industry.
Time to look close to home?
The UK market shows great promise for investors, says David Prosser.
Investment trust recommendations for pension savers and retirees
Financial advisers suggest trusts for the accumulation and decumulation stages.
Go smaller for income
Trusts investing in smaller companies could be worth a look for income investors, says David Prosser.
Meet the manager: Simon King
Fund Manager of Octopus Future Generations VCT.
Investment Trust Update | April 2024
In this Investment Trust Update, our host Rory Palmer discusses Pantheon Infrastructure Trust's impressive NAV growth, Elliott Investment Management's 5% stake in Scottis...
Adding to the size of the cake
David Prosser on whether share issues could be a cause for optimism.
India’s general election
Will more of the same be good for markets?
VCT fundraising is third highest on record
VCTs raise £882 million in 2023/24 tax year to invest in fast-growing companies.
Buyback bonanza
Cherry Reynard analyses the buyback boom.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Positive outlook for Chrysalis after solid start to the year
Weiss Korea Opportunity Fund - Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
02/05/2024 - 18:30
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Plc - Half-year Report
02/05/2024 - 18:20
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
02/05/2024 - 18:00
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
Recorded 1 November 2022.
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