Latest issue
April 2026
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie analyses the impact of Iran on investment trusts, and our most experienced managers share lessons learned during previous crises.
- Foreword by Annabel Brodie-Smith: Annabel is springing into Easter.
- Wisdom of ages: Long serving managers mull the market turmoil.
- On the defensive: Ian Cowie on the impact of Iran.
- Building profits: Managers explain why they're bullish about their property portfolios.
- Following the dividend trail: New ways to track income on the AIC website.
Back issues
March 2026
This month in Compass, we discover how to invest in SpaceX, Revolut and TikTok. Ian Cowie hunts for opportunities in Europe and we reveal the trusts that would have made you an ISA millionaire.
February 2026
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie heads to Canada and managers explain what’s next for VCTs. And the second year of fantasy fund manager kicks off!
January 2026
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie blasts into space and explains how he will vote on Edinburgh Worldwide. We dive into discounts and reveal the 2025 fantasy fund manager winner.
December 2025
This month Compass steps into Christmas. We reveal this year’s investment trust star performers, and our managers predict what’s in store for 2026.
November 2025
This month in Compass, our managers celebrate the renaissance of Japan and Ian Cowie goes fishing for minnows.
October 2025
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie examines whether the party will continue for emerging markets and we ask our managers if there’s more to come from the UK.
September 2025
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie celebrates Japan’s recovery and we hear from Nick Train and other top managers speaking at next month’s Investment Company Showcase.
