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
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.
September 2022
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie shares his advice on investing through recessions while Kyle Caldwell looks at how investment companies can weather the economic storm.
July 2022
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie is in Europe weighing up prospects, managers comment on inflation and Faith Glasgow delves into songs, ships and forestry.
May 2022
This month in Compass, we’re gathering pearls of wisdom from some of our longest-serving managers, while Ian Cowie reflects on the pandemic.
April 2022
This month in Compass we’re gathering pearls of wisdom from some of our longest-serving managers, while Ian Cowie reflects on the pandemic.
March 2022
With the human tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, in this month’s Compass Ian Cowie helps us understand what it all means for our investments and managers make sense of rising inflation.
February 2022
This month, Compass celebrates the Platinum Jubilee, Ian Cowie considers buying British and VCT managers reveal how they are helping the economy rebuild post-Covid.
January 2022
With rising prices here to stay, this month Compass looks at how investment companies can help. Meanwhile, Ian Cowie takes stock of last year’s successes and failures.
December 2021
Compass keeps smiling as we all head home a bit earlier than expected. But investors have plenty to celebrate.
