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
ESG remains a “minefield” for advisers and wealth managers
91% recommend sustainable funds and 72% expect demand to increase. Less than a fifth of intermediaries trust ESG ratings.
In praise of property
David Prosser explains how investment companies offer clear advantages over other possible routes into the property sector for investors.
Hardman Talks: Equity income & AIC dividend heroes
Keith Hiscock and Riccardo Bindi are joined by Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC to talk about using investment companies to generate equity income and the work the AIC has published on what it calls “dividend heroes”.
Narrowing Trust Discounts
In this update, Rory Palmer discusses abrdn proposing Merger of Closed-End Income Funds, discounts on UK Mid and Small Cap Focus Trusts narrow and Nick Greenwood to co-ma...
Top trusts on double-digit discounts
A list of the 20 best performing investment companies over ten years that are currently trading on double-digit discounts has been published by the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).
Meet the manager: Jean Hugues de Lamaze
Manager of Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust.
Investment Trust Edge | 19th October 2023
In this Investment Trust Edge episode, we are joined by three experts to discuss Alliance Investment Trust, China's market, and Governance in Investment Trust Boards.
A new home for income investors?
David Prosser weighs up whether bonds or equities are a better choice for income investors.
AIC launches ‘My portfolios’ tool to help investors keep track of their investments
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has launched a new tool called ‘My portfolios’ to help investors keep track of their investment company holdings.
Investment company shareholders steering clear of AGMs
Nearly nine in ten private investors in investment companies have rarely or never attended an annual general meeting, according to research from the Association of Investment Companies.
Can activist investors be a positive force for shareholders?
David Prosser argues that activist campaigns can bring benefits to shareholders.
Should you pay extra for performance?
David Prosser weighs up the pros and cons of performance-related fees on investment companies.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
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
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.
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
19/04/2024 - 18:10
TwentyFour Select Monthly Income Fund - Issue of Shares
19/04/2024 - 17:50
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.
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An introduction to ESG
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Saving for your children’s future?
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