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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Double-digit investment trust discounts can mean higher returns over following five years

Investing when the average investment trust discount is more than 10% may lead to significantly better returns over the subsequent five years, according to new research from the AIC.

Investment Trusts Unpacked: Inside the World of ISAs with The Resilient Investor

David Stevenson & Annabel Brodie-Smith explore investment trusts in ISAs. Learn their importance, cut through jargon, and why patience matters in investing.

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Putting our trust in investment trusts

Jonathan Moyes, head of investment research at WealthClub, explains why the firm uses investment trusts in its managed portfolios.

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Private investor sentiment towards investment trusts improves

Private investors who use investment trusts are more positive about them than they were a year ago, according to an annual survey conducted by Research in Finance.

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Looking for recovery

David Prosser examines whether the tide could be turning for investment trusts.

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Which investment trusts hold Nvidia?

Following Nvidia’s positive fourth quarter results, the AIC has published a list of the investment trusts with exposure to the company.

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VCTs: deployment slows in challenging environment (updated)

See manager views on deal pipeline and significant investments in 2023.

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Adviser purchases of investment trusts down 28% in 2023

Purchases of investment trusts on adviser platforms fell from 2022’s record high.

Alliance Trust's Craig Baker on navigating today's global equity markets

David Stevenson & Craig Baker explore Alliance Trust's strategy on The Resilient Investor, covering their multi-manager approach, stock selection, and balance for long-term success.

Asset Value Investors' Joe Bauernfreund's insights on value investing and navigating the investment trust landscape

David Stevenson & Sam Ridley explore value investing with Joe Bauernfreund on The Resilient Investor, delving into investment trusts and strategies for new investors.

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ISA recommendations

Financial advisers’ investment trust choices for young, middle-aged and retired investors.

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New AIC report reveals who owns investment companies

The AIC has released a comprehensive report on the ownership of investment companies.

Thematic research

Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.

Pretty, pretty, pretty good

17 August 2024

Do investment trusts really protect capital and income against inflation? Lets take a look...

Micro-managing

11 April 2024

What opportunities exist in the smallest part of the UK market?

Seoul searching

28 March 2024

South Korea is looking to to tackle its ‘discount’ versus other Asian countries by introducing governance reforms, very similar to Japan's.

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Biopharma Credit makes new $100m loan

BioPharma Credit is lending $100m to Trasus Pharmaceuticals. BioPharma Credit Investments V will lend an additional $100m alongside this. Based in the US, Tarsus is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with a current market capitalisation of about $1.2bn (Ticker: TARS – NASDAQ). Tarsus currently markets XDEMVY® (lotilaner ophthalmic solution), a treatment for Demodex blepharitis. XDEMVY® […]
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US Solar cuts dividend as implements new tender offer

US Solar Fund is planning a fixed-price tender offer at $0.764 per share (equivalent to the 31 December 2023 NAV of $0.78 per share, less 2% for the costs of administering the tender offer). Shareholders may choose to tender for sale some or all of their shares, subject to an upper limit of $19m being […]
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Nvidia bet pays off for Martin Currie Global Portfolio

Martin Currie Global Portfolio managed to beat the return on the MSCI All Country World Index over the 12 months ended 31 January 2024, returning 11.2% to the index’s 10.9%. A stable discount (the result of its zero dividend discount mechanism) meant that the return to shareholders was 11.1%. The company declared dividends totaling 4.2p […]
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QuotedData’s morning briefing 24 April 2024 – APAX, ORIT, CAT, CATC, GRID

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 24 April 2024: Apax Global Alpha (APAX) is investing about €8m (through its investment in Apax Digital II) into IANS, “a leading provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services in the information security industry”. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2024. Octopus Renewables Infrastructure (ORIT) has signed a power […]
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Martin Gilbert linked India trust seeks Abrdn fund merger

India Capital Growth, whose Ocean Dial fund manager is part of the new group of Aberdeen Asset Management founder Martin Gilbert, has made several merger approaches to Abrdn New India.

Schroder Japan Trust

22 April 2024

Results analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence.

HydrogenOne Capital Growth

22 April 2024

Hydrogen options maturing.

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure

19 April 2024

QuotedData's Weekly News & Interview

CC Japan Income & Growth Trust

18 April 2024

CCJI's differentiated investment approach has led to sector-leading performance.

JPMorgan Japan Small Cap Growth & Income

18 April 2024

JSGI offers exposure to exciting growth companies in Japan.

BESS portfolio revenue update

24/04/2024 - 08:10

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund

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Notice of AGM

24/04/2024 - 08:10

Riverstone Credit Opps. Inc PLC

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Notice of Full-Year 2023 Results

24/04/2024 - 08:10

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund

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Notice of Annual General Meeting

24/04/2024 - 08:10

Princess Private Equity Holding Ltd

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Dividend Declaration

24/04/2024 - 08:10

Mobeus Income & Growth VCT PLC

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