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
Revenue reserves and dividend cover
Learn how investment companies use their revenue reserves to maintain stable dividends.
Income investors see light at the end of the tunnel
87% of income investors impacted by the pandemic.
What are discounts and premiums?
Investment companies can trade above or below their net asset value. Find out about premiums and discounts.
The benefits of diversification
Investment companies allow you to invest in a portfolio of diversified assets, avoiding the risk of having all your eggs in one basket.
How do we explain gearing?
Discover how investment companies can borrow money to invest, and how this "gearing" is measured.
Infrastructure sector responds to government’s budget plans
Investment company managers on private sector opportunities.
Climate change tops investors’ ESG priorities as COP26 continues
‘E’ of ESG is most important to investors as a whole.
Does skin in the game matter?
Faith Glasgow considers the importance of fund managers' transparency about their personal stakes in the investment companies they run to investors.
AIC welcomes delay to proposed changes to Key Information Documents (KIDs)
“We are encouraged that the FCA has listened to industry concerns and is taking its time to get the changes to KIDs right.”
One minute to midnight
Investment company managers comment on COP26, climate change and portfolio stars.
"We cannot continue to waste two thirds of the energy we produce"
Managers discuss COP26, inflation, energy shortages and top sustainable themes.
AIC: LTAF concerns remain
AIC warns questions persist about investor protection.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
QD view – Vietnam, big on ambition
QuotedData’s weekly news show 26th April 2024
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.
Getting started
If you're new to investment companies, find out what they're all about here.
An introduction to ESG
What is ESG and how does it relate to investment companies?
Saving for your children’s future?
Find out how to invest for your child with investment companies and why they offer good long-term performance.
Glossary
Familiarise yourself with industry terminology.
Research tools
Access information on your chosen investment companies, or find and compare companies using our screening and monitoring tools.
Invest & engage
Browse a list of platforms that allow you to buy and hold investment companies. Discover how to have your say on how your investment company is run.
