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
Lessons from recessions
How investment companies performed in the last three UK economic downturns.
New report shows why government is right to back venture capital trusts
VCTs have made over 1,000 investments into 530 companies in the past five years
Why you shouldn’t be distracted by discounts
David Prosser explains why widening investment company discounts should not sound the alarm for investors.
AIC to host first investment company showcase
Book your place via the AIC’s website using promotional code SHOWCASE22.
Mini-budget: Investment companies perfectly positioned to support growth drive
The Association of Investment Companies has responded to the Chancellor’s mini-budget.
Mini-budget: AIC welcomes vote of confidence in VCTs
We warmly welcome the Chancellor’s announcement in his mini-budget that VCTs will be extended beyond 2025.
Winners of the AIC Media Awards 2022
The awards recognise the journalists who have best educated private investors and financial advisers about investment companies.
interactive investor wins AIC Shareholder Engagement Award for the second year running
Judged by the lang cat.
Why Japan is a bright spot in a gloomy global outlook
Nicholas Price, portfolio manager of Fidelity Japan Trust, outlines the opportunities he is currently finding in the under-appreciated Japanese stock market.
Recession lessons
Ian Cowie shares his wisdom on investing in a downturn.
Strong demand for investment companies in Q2 despite market turbulence
Purchases for first half of 2022 hit £700m, the highest ever for a six-month period.
Beating the energy crisis
David Prosser looks at the opportunities for investors to secure handsome returns as the UK shifts to zero carbon energy sources.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Bidding war for Hipgnosis steps up a notch
Boussard & Gavaudan heads towards wind down
Challenging year for GABI as wind down looms
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Holding(s) in Company
25/04/2024 - 17:20
Fidelity Japan Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
25/04/2024 - 17:20
Mid Wynd International Investment Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
25/04/2024 - 17:20
Capital Gearing Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
25/04/2024 - 17:10
Finsbury Growth & Income Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
25/04/2024 - 17:10
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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