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Latest issue
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.
- Foreword by Annabel Brodie-Smith: Annabel is ready to vote
- Your vote counts: Find out more about the Saba proposals and how to vote
- Top Trump: Ian Cowie explores what Trump means for trusts
- Fantasy fund manager: Journalists pick their trust winners for 2025
Back issues
January 2024
Compass leaps into 2024, with Ian Cowie searching for winners and our managers explaining why they are now positive about emerging markets.
December 2023
This month, Compass gets in the festive mood. Ian Cowie piles on the pounds with 2023’s winners and our fund managers look at what’s in store for 2024.
November 2023
This month in Compass, we delve into discounts, exploring the property and renewable energy sectors. And Ian Cowie investigates when to turn paper profits into real ones.
October 2023
This month in Compass, we dive into smaller companies, with Ian Cowie analysing his small cap trusts and Annabel asking managers what comes next for the UK’s smaller businesses. Meanwhile, Faith Glasgow finds out which investment companies might benefit after interest rates hit a high.
September 2023
Compass eases into autumn with Ian Cowie making the case for investments versus cash. Faith Glasgow delves into China’s deflation, and there’s a new hero on the scene.
June 2023
This month Compass explores the opportunities in deeply discounted private equity, Ian Cowie goes stateside, and UK fund managers face down the inflation dragon.
April 2023
Following the Chancellor’s pension changes, Ian Cowie explains what it means for investors. Compass hops into renewable energy opportunities and the dividend heroes are back.
March 2023
With a new deal for Northern Ireland in the headlines, Ian Cowie explores Europe’s investment prospects. And with 5 April fast approaching, Compass delves into ISAs and VCTs.