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
April 2024
This month in Compass, it’s all about elections. Ian Cowie crosses the pond, biotech managers talk US politics and we examine how UK trusts fared under different governments.
- Foreword by Annabel Brodie-Smith: Annabel is enthused by Istanbul
- Election results: Which government was best for UK investment trusts?
- Land of opportunity: With the US election looming, Ian Cowie explores the North America sector
- A sector on the mend?: Managers discuss the prognosis for Biotechnology & Healthcare
- Buyback bonanza: Cherry Reynard analyses the buyback boom
Back issues
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.
July 2019
Who are the longest-serving managers? What are the benefits and risks of infrastructure? And Ian Cowie tells us how he picks his portfolio.
June 2019
Following the Woodford news, we’re looking at the benefits of the investment company structure and embracing climate-conscious investment.
May 2019
Our revolutionary sector overhaul takes centre stage this month and Ian Cowie has been busy buying on the dips.
April 2019
India, ESG and income take centre stage in our April edition of Compass.
March 2019
Unloved UK equities - are you brave enough?
February 2019
VCTs discuss the effect of Brexit.
January 2019
Biotech and healthcare: just what the doctor ordered?
December 2018
Looking ahead to 2019.
November 2018
Property and preserving capital.