Build your investment company knowledge

Our Investment Company Accreditation can help you strengthen and demonstrate your expertise.

Welcome to our financial adviser centre

Access free training and guides on investment companies, including investment trusts and VCTs. 

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Spotlight - April 2025

When do high yields become irresistible?

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Profit from the most undervalued investment companies

Expert recommendations of investment trusts on double-digit discounts.

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AIC launches Knowledge base for financial advisers

Six guides to investment companies written for investment professionals.

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A deep dive into discounts

How much do they really matter to investors?

"Investment companies can provide great benefits to advised clients, from consistent income to strong long-term performance. We're delighted to provide free training and education to help more advisers find their way to investment companies."

Nick Britton, Research Director

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Knowledge base

Read our guides to investment companies, written for investment professionals.

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Introducing investment companies

A quick introduction to the investment company industry.

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Why use investment companies?

Explore the benefits of investment companies for your clients.

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Structural features of investment companies

Find out about the differences between investment companies and other kinds of fund.

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Practical considerations when using investment companies

Explaining fees and charges, research pointers and availability on platforms.

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Regulation and tax

Understand the regulatory and tax regime that applies to investment companies.

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REITs, VCTs and non-UK investment companies

Learn about the different kinds of investment company.

David Prosser's monthly round-up

Every month, David Prosser rounds up what's happening in the investment company sector, including what the investment company analysts are saying. David's past roles include Business Editor of The Independent, Personal Finance Editor of the Daily Express, and Deputy Editor of Money Observer magazine.

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Keep calm and diversify

David Prosser on how a portfolio of active funds can mitigate volatility.

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Time to go big in Japan?

David Prosser on why Japan-focused investment trusts could be poised to outperform

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Choose investment trusts to access private companies

David Prosser on the potential bargains in private markets.

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Stars may be aligning for investment trusts

David Prosser explains why 2025 could see trusts make a comeback.

New to investment companies?

Access our guides for individuals new to the sector. These guides are designed for all investors who want to find out more about investment companies.

Training

Earn structured CPD in Learning Zone, the AIC's online training centre for advisers and other investment professionals.

Platforms

View a list of platforms that offer investment companies, and compare the costs for trading and custody both inside and outside model portfolios.