Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month Compass blasts off, revealing the investment trusts joining the space race. And Ian Cowie analyses why investment trusts outperform their sister funds.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Investing in the countries competing in the World Cup
Investment trusts offer exposure to 36 of the 48 qualifying countries.
How and why investment trusts beat other funds
David Prosser on why investment trusts outperform “sister” funds with similar mandates.
Meet the manager: Omar Negyal
Portfolio Manager of JPMorgan Emerging Markets Dividend Income.
ShareSoc seminar: Richard Stone discusses investment trusts
The AIC’s chief executive sums up the opportunities and challenges facing the trust sector.
King’s Speech was “missed opportunity” to bring forward Bill of Shareholder Rights
The AIC has previously called on the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, to speed up voting legislation to enfranchise all shareholders.
Opportunities in smaller companies
Annabel Brodie-Smith moderates a panel at the Master Investor Show exploring investment trusts focused on smaller companies across UK and global markets, and why smaller companies are back in focus for investors.
Fantasy fund manager: markets power through Iran woes
Contestants score impressive gains as big tech overcomes war worries.
Why renewable energy trusts could be due for a rebound
David Prosser says recent events have boosted the investment case for renewable energy infrastructure.
AIC responds to Herald announcement
"This is a successful outcome for shareholders."
Join the space race with investment trusts
Invest in “the systems that will anchor security, resilience, and intelligence for decades to come”.
Director talk: Lucy Costa Duarte
Lucy is a director of Allianz Technology Trust, Fidelity Asian Values and MIGO Opportunities Trust.
Don’t sell in May — even if you go away!
David Prosser explains that there’s a grain of truth in the old adage.
Building the future: UK commercial and logistics property
With more than £14 billion of assets, investment trusts in the property sectors provide investors with access to everything from logistics warehouses and AI-driven datacentres to offices and retail parks.
Positive environmental and social impact
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss whether their portfolios have a positive environmental or social impact.
Recorded March 2026.
M&A activity in the REIT sector
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss the M&A activity in the REIT sector.
Recorded March 2026.
How has the conflict in the Middle East had an impact?
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss whether the conflict in the Middle East has had an impact.
Recorded March 2026.
How their portfolios are faring in these economic conditions?
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss how their portfolios are performing during these current economic conditions.
Recorded March 2026.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Why Glenstone wants to buy Alternative Income REIT
Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman sells top holding in Alphabet to fund $2.1bn investment in Microsoft
Glenstone makes bid approach for Alternative Income REIT saying it needs a “viable exit” after AEW UK talks breakdown
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
Recorded 1 November 2022.
Getting started
If you're new to investment companies, find out what they're all about here.
An introduction to ESG
What is ESG and how does it relate to investment companies?
Saving for your children’s future?
Find out how to invest for your child with investment companies and why they offer good long-term performance.
Glossary
What does that word mean? Find your way around investment trust jargon.
Research tools
Find and compare investment companies and trusts, or look up a company you're interested in.
Invest & engage
Browse a list of platforms that allow you to buy and hold investment companies. Discover how to have your say on how your investment company is run.
