Compass is the AIC’s monthly e-newsletter for private investors that features views from investment company managers and takes a closer look at topical issues within the investment company sector.
Latest issue
March 2024
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie goes on a hunt for ISA millionaire trusts and Faith Glasgow investigates what mergers mean for investors.
- Foreword by Annabel Brodie-Smith: Annabel is full of the joys of spring
- Who wants to be an ISA millionaire? Ian Cowie dives into the investment trusts that would have made you more than a million
- ISA inspiration: Investment trust recommendations for investors of all ages
- Merger magic: Faith Glasgow on investment trust mergers and what they mean for investors
Back issues
June 2020
We’re looking further afield for income, Ian Cowie shares silver linings from his portfolio and the investment companies helping to overcome coronavirus.
May 2020
We find out what managers and Ian Cowie think about emerging markets and their income options. We also tuck into lockdown eating options with supermarkets and takeaways.
April 2020
Bear market survival tips from Capital Gearing manager Peter Spiller and Ian Cowie. How are investment companies investing to beat COVID-19 and can the dividend heroes rescue income seekers?
March 2020
We're looking at the impact of coronavirus (who isn't!), the long-term benefits of smaller companies and investment company ISA choices for all the family.
February 2020
We’re feeling fashionable as we discover manager Nick Train's passion for Burberry. Ian Cowie discusses the impact of the coronavirus on Asia and VCTs explain the benefits of backing Britain.
January 2020
After a roaring end to 2019, we look at the decade’s best performing sectors and Ian Cowie celebrates some remarkable returns from UK investment companies.
December 2019
We reveal the results of our fund manager poll, find out which sectors topped the tree in 2019 and discover if Ian Cowie's feeling merry after his year in the markets.
November 2019
With the election underway, we’re turning our attention to healthcare, looking for property opportunities and learning lessons from the Woodford saga.
October 2019
Managers in the Flexible Investment sector are steering through troubled waters, Ian Cowie goes global and European managers highlight opportunities.
September 2019
With the Rugby World Cup about to kick off, we take a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun and lift the lid on investing in unquoted companies.