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
What are the specific advantages of investing in the UK over other markets?
Simon Gergel, Manager of The Merchants Trust, discusses the specific advantages of investing in the UK over other markets.
How will global equities be affected by the recession in 2023?
Bruce Stout, Manager of Murray International, gives his views on how global equities will be affected by the recession in 2023.
Top-performing investment company sectors in 2022
Commodities & Natural Resources comes out top in a tough year.
Around the table
Faith Glasgow discovers what a good board of directors looks like.
Looking forward to 2023 - what is your biggest cause for optimism?
The managers of Murray International, The Merchants Trust and Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust reveal their greatest causes for optimism in 2023.
What's on the horizon?
Ian Cowie gives his outlook for investors this year.
Looking forward to 2023 - what is your biggest cause for concern?
The managers of Murray International, The Merchants Trust and Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust reveal their biggest causes for concern in 2023.
Fund manager poll
Energy tipped to be top performer in 2023 followed by information technology
Reflecting on your performance in 2022 - what went well and what went badly?
The managers of Murray International, The Merchants Trust and Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust discuss the performance of their investment companies in 2022.
Bag a real bargain this Christmas
Looking for gift ideas? David Prosser discusses why shares in an investment company could be one present your loved ones will thank you for over many years to come.
Not just a present for Christmas
Saving for children with investment companies
How is renewable energy infrastructure helping to tackle the problem of high energy prices?
The managers of SDCL Energy Efficiency Income, VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities and ThomasLloyd Energy Impact discuss how renewable energy infrastructure is helping to tackle high energy prices.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
BSRT’s NAV falls on the back of a challenging market for junior miners
Ecofin U.S. Renewables dividend swept up by a tornado
Vietnam Enterprise Investments reports double digit NAV returns
Blackstone Loan Financing’s first results under its new wind-down policy
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
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