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
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.
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?
