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Latest issue
April 2025
This month in Compass, we’re hunting for this year’s dividend heroes and consistent high yielders. Ian Cowie delves into Trump’s tariffs and we explore the trusts holding defence.
- Foreword by Annabel Brodie-Smith: Annabel is overdosing on hot cross buns
- Tariff tantrums: Ian Cowie examines the impact of Trump's tariffs on investment trusts
- Defence drive: The trusts set to benefit from increased defence spending
- Dividend heroes: Which trusts have increased their dividends for over 20 years?
- High yielding trusts: The trusts yielding 5%+ with no dividend cuts in ten years
Back issues
March 2025
This month in Compass, we reveal which trusts would have made you an ISA millionaire! Ian Cowie weighs up ISAs vs SIPPs and VCTs celebrate their 30th birthday.
February 2025
This month in Compass, we ask whether it’s time for a turnaround for infrastructure. Ian Cowie goes global with smaller companies trusts and we delve into discounts.
January 2025
Compass is off to a whirlwind start as we consider Saba’s proposals. Ian Cowie weighs up trusts under Trump and our first ever fantasy fund manager competition is up and running.
December 2024
This month, Compass counts down to Christmas. Ian Cowie reveals his 2024 winners, our managers look into the 2025 crystal ball and we’re joined by Jeff Prestridge, our special Christmas guest.
November 2024
This month in Compass, join us as we mull over Trump and the Budget, catch up with Showcase sessions you missed, and spice up your life with some higher-risk trust picks.
October 2024
This month in Compass, our managers mull the implications of the US election. Ian Cowie weighs up the renewable energy sector and we quiz our Showcase managers.
September 2024
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie goes searching for income, Faith Glasgow asks when is the right time to rebalance and we find out more about our Showcase managers’ lives.