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
A bumpy ride
Ian Cowie shares his experiences of investing through market highs and lows.
ISA inclusion
David Prosser outlines five reasons to use investment companies in your ISA.
Downsizing
Ian Cowie on why smaller companies make sense for the long term.
Time for adventure?
With just two months left of the tax year, David Prosser explains the ins and outs of venture capital trusts.
Unlocking liquidity
Ian Sayers examines the dangers of holding illiquid assets in open-ended funds.
Local knowledge
John Davies takes us on a tour of Seneca Growth Capital VCT.
Dawn of an Asian century?
Ian Cowie explores prospects in Asia.
Unlocking the value in UK equities in 2020
Alex Wright, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Special Values, outlines how he plans to navigate the uncertainties ahead and reveals his areas of contrarian conviction for 2020.
What matters most for China in 2020?
Fidelity China Special Situations’ Dale Nicholls dissects the outlook for Asia’s largest economy over the next 12 months.
Why caution pays dividends in Europe
Sam Morse, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity European Values, gives his outlook for the region in 2020.
Delivering diversification
Seneca Global Income & Growth explains why they look beyond bonds and equities to specialist investment companies.
Rule Britannia
Ian Cowie explains why the sun is shining on UK investment companies.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
GRID forced to suspend dividends on falling earnings
Aberforth Split Level Income Trust provides update on wind-up
Supermarket Income REIT enters French market with €75.3m buy
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Portfolio Update
29/04/2024 - 10:40
Investing for growth
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