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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Three VCT managers discuss the outlook for Britain's ambitious smaller companies
Three VCT managers discuss the outlook for Britain's ambitious smaller companies.
Stamp out stamp duty on investment companies
Scrapping 0.5% tax would level the playing field, eliminate double taxation and boost financing for infrastructure and renewable energy.
Why UK equities offer attractive buying opportunities
Despite continued uncertainty, Alex Wright highlights the opportunity in UK equities and outlines why he expects value to continue to outperform in the current market environment.
Investment Trust Edge | January 2023
We examine the prospects for the Schroder UK Real Estate Investment Trust, ask whatever happened to the small cap effect and finish with a look at private equity: should ...
Value outperformance to continue into 2023
Nitin Bajaj, portfolio manager of Fidelity Asian Values, outlines why he expects value to continue its strong run as we head into 2023.
Investment Trust Update | 17th January 2023
In this investment trust update, Winterflood introduces 15 names to its recommended list for 2023 and Downing Strategic Microcap makes plans for share buybacks.
Casting our net wide
Nick Price, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Emerging Markets, highlights areas of opportunity to be found in emerging markets.
Chinese New Year
Investment company managers on the outlook for China in the Year of the Rabbit
Outlook is bright for Japan
Nicholas Price, portfolio manager of Fidelity Japan Trust PLC, discusses why he believes the outlook is bright for Japan in the year ahead.
How a 'forgotten' Japan could play a large role in investment returns
Alex Illingworth, Co-manager of Mid Wynd International Investment Trust, gives several key reasons why Japan is in a better position than other countries to deliver strong returns for the fund.
A focus on resilience in Europe
Sam Morse, portfolio manager of the Fidelity European Trust, assesses the outlook for regional equities.
Looking forward to the share price pendulum swinging
Laura Foll, Co-manager of Henderson Opportunities Trust, discusses the opportunities in UK equities if 2023 sees a bounce in share prices.
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Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust provides detail on tender offer proposal
Gresham House Energy Storage suspends dividends and buybacks for 2024
QuotedData’s weekly news show 19th April 2024
QD view – Hot stuff
CC Japan Income & Growth Trust
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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.
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
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TwentyFour Select Monthly Income Fund - Issue of Shares
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