Latest issue
June 2026
This month in Compass, trust managers explain the continued demand for oil and gas, Ian Cowie makes the case for bonds, and we look at why global emerging markets are flying.
- Foreword by Annabel Brodie-Smith: Annabel is delving into the return of single-digit discounts.
- Black gold: Managers see strong demand for oil and gas.
- Juicy income: Ian Cowie on high-yielding bond funds.
- World beaters: Emerging markets are feeding the technology revolution.
Back issues
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.
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.
