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.

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Which government was best for UK investment trusts?

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has released data on the performance of UK-focused investment trusts in each parliament since 1987.

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The DIY British ISA?

There’s no need to wait for a British ISA to invest in UK companies, writes David Prosser.

Biotechnology & Healthcare: what are the challenges of investing in the sector?

Annabel Brodie-Smith asks managers about the challenges of investing in the Biotechnology & Healthcare sector.

Biotechnology & Healthcare: where are you finding opportunities?

A panel of Biotechnology & Healthcare managers discuss where they are currently finding opportunities.

Biotechnology & Healthcare: is the sector due a comeback?

Annabel Brodie-Smith, Brett Darke, Marek Poszepczynski and Geoff Hsu discuss whether Biotechnology & Healthcare is due a comeback.

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The big buyback

David Prosser explores the role of share buybacks in narrowing investment trust discounts.

Biotechnology & Healthcare: will the results of the US election make a difference for the sector?

Brett Darke, Marek Poszepczynski and Geoff Hsu on whether the results of the next US election will impact the Biotechnology & Healthcare sector.

Biotechnology & Healthcare: a sector on the mend?

Featuring comments from managers of Bellevue Healthcare Trust, International Biotechnology Trust and The Biotech Growth Trust.

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Eight investment trusts join the next generation of dividend heroes

33 investment trusts have raised dividends for 10 to 19 consecutive years.

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Biotechnology & Healthcare: a sector on the mend?

What’s the prognosis for biotech and healthcare companies? How will the US election impact the sector, and could we see a recovery later this year?

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Where to find high income with consistency

David Prosser on the dividend hero investment trusts.

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Riverstone Credit Opportunities proposes managed wind down

[Apologies that we didn’t spot this earlier but it was buried in the company’s AGM announcement] After talking to the manager (Riverstone Investment Group LLC), its sub-manager, Breakwall Capital LLC, its advisers and certain significant shareholders, Riverstone Credit Opportunities’ board has determined that a managed wind-down of the portfolio at this time is in the […]
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BH Macro shares fall to record discount after ‘rollercoaster’ year

A £315m share issue and sharp reversal in interest rate expectations made for a difficult 2023 for the Brevan Howard hedge fund, recent annual results show.
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Fidelity: ‘Golden shares’ should protect investors from China crackdowns

Dale Nicholls, manager of Fidelity China Special Situations, says the government's 1% stakes in technology companies is a good thing and should not deter investors from an historic valuation opportunity.
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Interview with Baroness Bowles & Baroness Altmann on cost disclosures

QuotedData’s James Carthew recently interviewed the two Baronesses that are part of the team fighting to fix the sector’s cost disclosures problem. 0:00 – Why and how did you get involved in the campaign? 3:31 – Why is this issue important for investors? 8:18 – Is legislation the answer to resolving this issue? 14:50 – […]
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Molten rallies on hope for better 12 months after three-year meltdown

Molten Ventures perks up after forecasting a ‘meaningful’ recovery in exits from early-stage digital companies that could help narrow the huge 64% discount at which its shares trade.

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JEMI is benefiting from improving corporate governance and a burgeoning dividend culture in emerging markets.

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Results analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence.

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