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Latest issue
May 2026
This month Compass blasts off, revealing the investment trusts joining the space race. And Ian Cowie analyses why investment trusts outperform their sister funds.
- Foreword by Annabel Brodie-Smith: Annabel is celebrating the arrival of cow parsley.
- To infinity and beyond: How investment trusts are leading the space race.
- Trusts on top: Why most investment trusts outperform their sister funds.
- Why I prefer trusts: Ian Cowie explains the outperformance of investment trusts.
Back issues
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.
February 2023
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we ask whether it’s time to make a place in your heart for UK equities and VCT managers discuss the outlook for Britain’s ambitious smaller companies.
January 2023
Compass springs into the new year while Ian Cowie looks back on his 2022 investment company winners.
December 2022
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie finds bright spots in emerging markets and we reveal why investors are more sceptical about ESG than last year.
November 2022
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie finds bright spots in emerging markets and we reveal why investors are more sceptical about ESG than last year.
October 2022
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie discusses how the unforgettable mini-budget affected investors and we reveal how investment companies cope with recessions.