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.
Profit from the most undervalued investment companies
Expert recommendations of investment trusts on double-digit discounts.
AIC launches Knowledge base for financial advisers
Six guides to investment companies written for investment professionals.
The Investment Company Accreditation
Find out how to build your investment company knowledge and gain CPD.
"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
Knowledge base
Read our guides to investment companies, written for investment professionals.
Structural features of investment companies
Find out about the differences between investment companies and other kinds of fund.
Practical considerations when using investment companies
Explaining fees and charges, research pointers and availability on platforms.
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.
Time to go big in Japan?
David Prosser on why Japan-focused investment trusts could be poised to outperform
Choose investment trusts to access private companies
David Prosser on the potential bargains in private markets.
Stars may be aligning for investment trusts
David Prosser explains why 2025 could see trusts make a comeback.
Why advisers use investment trusts
Find out why financial advisers use investment trusts (investment companies).
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.
Platforms
View a list of platforms that offer investment companies, and compare the costs for trading and custody both inside and outside model portfolios.
