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
Time to look close to home?
The UK market shows great promise for investors, says David Prosser.
Investment trust recommendations for pension savers and retirees
Financial advisers suggest trusts for the accumulation and decumulation stages.
Go smaller for income
Trusts investing in smaller companies could be worth a look for income investors, says David Prosser.
Meet the manager: Simon King
Fund Manager of Octopus Future Generations VCT.
Investment Trust Update | April 2024
In this Investment Trust Update, our host Rory Palmer discusses Pantheon Infrastructure Trust's impressive NAV growth, Elliott Investment Management's 5% stake in Scottis...
Adding to the size of the cake
David Prosser on whether share issues could be a cause for optimism.
India’s general election
Will more of the same be good for markets?
VCT fundraising is third highest on record
VCTs raise £882 million in 2023/24 tax year to invest in fast-growing companies.
Buyback bonanza
Cherry Reynard analyses the buyback boom.
Land of opportunity
With the US election looming, Ian Cowie explores the North America sector.
The Resilient Investor: Foresight Solar and the infrastructure renewables sector
Hear Ross Driver of Foresight Solar Fund and David Stevenson on infrastructure renewables' prospects, challenges, and current discounts.
Meet the manager: Joe Bauernfreund
Portfolio Manager of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust and AVI Global Trust.
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QD view – Vietnam, big on ambition
QuotedData’s weekly news show 26th April 2024
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
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Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
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