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Latest issue
October 2026
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie reveals the impact of the Iran conflict on his portfolio, managers explain the benefits of investing in infrastructure, and we celebrate City of London’s Diamond Jubilee.
- Foreword by Annabel Brodie-Smith: Annabel is soaking up the last of the sun
- An ill wind: How the US-Iran conflict has affected Ian Cowie’s portfolio
- Infrastructure speeds ahead: Inflation-linked returns protect your income
- Diamond Jubilee!: City of London celebrates 60 years of dividend rises
- Get the tools for the job: Making the most of the AIC website
Back issues
September 2026
This month in Compass, we preview the Investment Company Showcase. Ian Cowie reveals his investment plan for his grandchildren and managers explore the latest innovations in healthcare.
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.
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.