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
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Experts explain why investment companies continue to be successful.
Winners of the AIC Shareholder Communication Awards 2022 announced
The awards recognise exceptional shareholder communication by AIC member investment companies and their managers.
Inflation, what inflation?
Investment company managers on prospects for Japan.
Investments to preserve your wealth
David Prosser discusses how investment companies can help investors to preserve their wealth in tough economic times.
Sale now on: big-name investment companies on wide discounts
Faith Glasgow looks for bargains among mainstream investment companies.
Where next for investors in open-ended property funds?
Property investment companies are the better option.
The outlook for China
Fidelity China Special Situations portfolio manager Dale Nicholls provides an update on the trust and reflects on what has been a very challenging period for investors.
Fidelity Asian Values: Getting inside the manager’s head
Fidelity Asian Values portfolio manager Nitin Bajaj provides a detailed insight into his small-cap value investment approach at a time he’s finding many attractive opportunities and utilising the investment trust’s ability to gear in order to take advantage.
Investment company managers on the outlook for oil and gas
“Russian supply will continue to decline under almost any scenario”.
Must do better
Investment company managers’ verdict on the government’s new energy strategy.
Experience counts
Ian Cowie on lessons he's learned during the coronavirus crisis.
SMEs to benefit from record funding as VCTs raise over a billion in 2021/22 tax year
VCTs raise £1.13bn in the tax year to 5 April 2022
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.
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