Investment News | Investment Companies & Trusts

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) was founded in 1932 to represent the interests of the investment trust industry – the oldest form of collective investment. Today, the AIC represents a broad range of investment companies, incorporating investment trusts, VCTs and other closed-end funds.

The information below is a combination of both AIC created and external content covering investment trust news and industry insights applicable to private investors. If you have any questions regarding any of this information, or you simply have a question you would like answered please let us know at enquiries@theaic.co.uk.

Press releases

“Renewables have now reached a tipping point”

Managers discuss key opportunities and risks.

Dramatic turnaround for Commodities & Natural Resources sector

Sector is top-performing over past year with 116% return.

VCT fundraising up 11% in 2020/21 tax year

VCTs raise £685 million in the tax year to 5 April 2021.

VCT investors feel COVID makes supporting smaller UK businesses more important reveals new research

88% think VCTs help support the UK economy.

Commentary

In praise of the early bird

As another tax year draws to a close, David Prosser encourages investors to buy and hold.

Having your say

Ian Cowie on the power of investment company shareholders.

Small vs mighty

Faith Glasgow explores whether investment company size matters.

Why the ISA deadline is just the beginning

David Prosser urges you to take more time to consider the use of your annual ISA allowance.

Citywire news

Last updated:
10:40 - 20/04/21

David Stevenson: US financials are the most surefire trade

Our columnist argues US financials, particularly banks, are 'an increasingly obvious trend for the next few years' and still offer value if you get in soon.

‘Why super stock Tesla isn’t exciting me at $750 a share’

Tim Woodhouse, co-manager of sector-leading JPMorgan Global Growth & Income, regrets missing out on Tesla's stratospheric growth last year but explains why he won't invest now.

FTSE slides as US nicotine ban weighs on tobacco stocks

The FTSE 100 drops back below 7,000 as Biden administration looks into restrictions to make cigarettes less addictive.

Media coverage

We promised a healthy flow of 4% income from our investment trust picks... here's how we made more

Mail on Sunday.

Funds that beat the dividend crush

The Times.

High street shops are closing in the Covid crisis – could that hit savings?

The Guardian.

Picking up the pace of positive change: What progress are investment trusts making on ESG issues?

Investment Week.

Latest videos

Benefits of the board: Changing asset managers – what have you enjoyed most about being chair?

Arthur Copple, Chair of Temple Bar Investment Trust, Susan Platts-Martin, Chair of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, and Glen Suarez, Chair of Edinburgh Investment Trust, highlight what they have enjoyed the most during their time as chair.

6 April 2021

Benefits of the board: Changing asset managers – advantages for shareholders

Arthur Copple, Chair of Temple Bar Investment Trust, Susan Platts-Martin, Chair of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, and Glen Suarez, Chair of Edinburgh Investment Trust, discuss the advantages for shareholders resulting from their recent management group changes.

1 April 2021

Benefits of the board: Changing asset managers – communication with shareholders

Arthur Copple, Chair of Temple Bar Investment Trust, Susan Platts-Martin, Chair of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, and Glen Suarez, Chair of Edinburgh Investment Trust, explain how their investment companies communicated with shareholders during management group changes.

31 March 2021