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
Sam Morse shares his thoughts on Fidelity European Values’ 30th anniversary
To mark the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Fidelity European Trust, What Investment’s editor-in-chief Lawrence Gosling spoke to the current lead portfolio manager Sam Morse.
UK M&A surge highlights undervalued domestic opportunities
Jonathan Winton, co-portfolio manager of Fidelity Special Values, discusses the surge of activity in UK M&A bids.
AIC welcomes DWP consultation on pension charge cap
Proposals could help pension savers benefit from alternative assets.
A Christmas present for their future
Saving for children with investment companies.
AIC releases educational glossary videos
The six videos aim to help investors understand investment companies.
Demand for ESG investing will increase, say 89% of advisers
79% say that investing should make a positive difference as well as a financial return.
Greening your savings
David Prosser asks how investment companies can help in tackling climate change.
What is a collective investment fund?
Learn more about collective investments, where investors pool their money to invest in a portfolio of assets.
What does being closed-ended mean?
Find out about closed-ended funds and how they differ to open-ended funds.
How much does ESG really matter to investors?
Performance, charges, fund manager and asset management company all come first according to new research.
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.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Our search for income – a deep dive presentation on the renewable and infrastructure sectors
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
18/04/2024 - 18:40
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.
