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

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Property puzzle

Ian Cowie pores over the prospects for property.

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Demystifying divis

Faith Glasgow dives deep into dividends.

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AIC “beyond frustrated” that investment companies have to produce KIDs but UCITS funds are exempt for a further five years

AIC responds to HM Treasury’s announcement.

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Dividend hero investment companies deliver inflation-demolishing dividend growth despite “ultimate stress test” of COVID-19

94% of dividend heroes beat inflation.

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Are we just kidding ourselves?

AIC Chief Executive, Ian Sayers, comments on Aviva UK Property Fund.

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Investment company managers welcome UK Infrastructure Bank

Managers’ views on infrastructure opportunities and the proposed long-term asset fund.

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In search of income protection

David Prosser examines the merits of investment companies for income seekers.

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On their toes

Kyle Caldwell explains the importance of investment company continuation votes.

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Cleaner, greener tomorrow

Ian Cowie dives into the Renewable Energy Infrastructure sector.

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“Serious questions about investor protection”

AIC responds to consultation on long-term asset funds.

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Warehouses versus offices

What’s next for commercial property as restrictions lift?

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Reopening time

Which hospitality and leisure stocks do investment company managers like best?

Thematic research

Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.

Pretty, pretty, pretty good

17 August 2024

Do investment trusts really protect capital and income against inflation? Lets take a look...

Micro-managing

11 April 2024

What opportunities exist in the smallest part of the UK market?

Seoul searching

28 March 2024

South Korea is looking to to tackle its ‘discount’ versus other Asian countries by introducing governance reforms, very similar to Japan's.

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Riverstone Credit Opportunities proposes managed wind down

[Apologies that we didn’t spot this earlier but it was buried in the company’s AGM announcement] After talking to the manager (Riverstone Investment Group LLC), its sub-manager, Breakwall Capital LLC, its advisers and certain significant shareholders, Riverstone Credit Opportunities’ board has determined that a managed wind-down of the portfolio at this time is in the […]
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BH Macro shares fall to record discount after ‘rollercoaster’ year

A £315m share issue and sharp reversal in interest rate expectations made for a difficult 2023 for the Brevan Howard hedge fund, recent annual results show.
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Fidelity: ‘Golden shares’ should protect investors from China crackdowns

Dale Nicholls, manager of Fidelity China Special Situations, says the government's 1% stakes in technology companies is a good thing and should not deter investors from an historic valuation opportunity.
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Interview with Baroness Bowles & Baroness Altmann on cost disclosures

QuotedData’s James Carthew recently interviewed the two Baronesses that are part of the team fighting to fix the sector’s cost disclosures problem. 0:00 – Why and how did you get involved in the campaign? 3:31 – Why is this issue important for investors? 8:18 – Is legislation the answer to resolving this issue? 14:50 – […]
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Molten rallies on hope for better 12 months after three-year meltdown

Molten Ventures perks up after forecasting a ‘meaningful’ recovery in exits from early-stage digital companies that could help narrow the huge 64% discount at which its shares trade.

Seraphim Space

24 April 2024

Vantage: Seraphim Space’s Mark Boggett on a booming space economy and a maturing portfolio 

International Public Partnerships

24 April 2024

Consistently and responsibly delivering.

HydrogenOne Capital Growth

23 April 2024

Update from QuotedData

JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income

23 April 2024

JEMI is benefiting from improving corporate governance and a burgeoning dividend culture in emerging markets.

Schroder Japan Trust

22 April 2024

Results analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence.

Recommended increased cash offer for Hipgnosis

24/04/2024 - 19:30

Alchemy Copyrights, LLC

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Transaction in Own Shares

24/04/2024 - 19:30

CQS Natural Resources Grwth&Inc PLC

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Transaction in Own Shares

24/04/2024 - 19:20

BioPharma Credit PLC

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Transaction in Own Shares

24/04/2024 - 19:00

abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited

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BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares

24/04/2024 - 18:00

BlackRock Throgmorton Trust

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