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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Middlefield's Dean Orrico discusses the dividends landscape in North America
Listen in, as Dean Orrico, Manager of Middlefield Canadian Income, and David Stevenson discuss North American dividend prospects and equity income.
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.
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.
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.
Eight investment trusts join the next generation of dividend heroes
33 investment trusts have raised dividends for 10 to 19 consecutive years.
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?
Where to find high income with consistency
David Prosser on the dividend hero investment trusts.
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