Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, we discover how Europe is thriving despite tariff tensions and Ian Cowie explains why diversification is more important than ever.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Balancing risk and return
David Prosser explains one way to judge risk when investing.
Emerging markets investment trusts benefitting from weak US dollar and rotation away from US
Trump, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties remain the greatest risks.
The great investment trust sale
David Prosser highlights some investment trusts that are historically cheap.
Monthly roundup: Saba pros & cons, Scottish Mortgage results and creating the dividend heroes
Jo, Ryan and David discuss the latest news and results in the investment trust world.
An introduction to the AIC's Investment Company Showcase
The AIC's private investor event offers investors the chance to hear from 30+ portfolio managers of investment trusts covering UK equities to emerging markets, high income to technology.
Private investor view: Damazia Ajayi shares her own personal investing experience and learnings
Start early, invest for your kids and pay monthly. Veteran investment trust investor Damazia, tells us what’s worked for her over more than 40 years.
Private investor view: what advice would you give others thinking of investing for the first time?
Yemi Elegunde has been investing for years. He shares with us what he tells people who are thinking about investing for the first time.
Private investor view: how to get started with investment trusts
Experienced investor Yemi Elegunde gives his top tips for getting started with investment trusts.
Meet the manager: Isaac Thong
Manager of Aberdeen Asian Income Fund.
Fantasy fund manager: relief as global markets bounce back
The May rally gave all our contestants a welcome boost.
No longer pale, male and stale
Diversity is improving performance, explains David Prosser.
What's the outlook for your trust in 2025?
The AIC spoke to European portfolio managers from Fidelity European Trust, Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust, and JPMorgan European Discovery Trust.
VCTs: a 30-year legacy
Featuring comments from James Hendry of Gresham House Ventures, which manages the Baronsmead VCTs, Peter Dines of Mercia Ventures, which manages the Northern VCTs and Robert Whitby-Smith of Albion Capital, which manages the Albion VCTs.
VCTs: a 30-year legacy
Featuring comments from James Hendry of Gresham House Ventures, which manages the Baronsmead VCTs, Peter Dines of Mercia Ventures, which manages the Northern VCTs and Robert Whitby-Smith of Albion Capital, which manages the Albion VCTs.
Recorded in February 2025.
VCTs are celebrating their 30th Birthday – why have they been so successful?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. Annabel Brodie-Smith, James Hendry, Peter Dines and Robert Whitby-Smith discuss why VCTs have been so successful over the past 30 years.
Recorded in February 2025.
What types of companies are you investing in and why?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. A panel of venture capital trust (VCT) managers talk about the types of companies they are currently investing in and why.
Recorded in February 2025.
What’s the current appetite for VCT investment?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. Annabel Brodie-Smith asks venture capital trust (VCT) managers what the current appetite is for VCT investment.
Recorded in February 2025.
What economic and social benefits do VCTs provide?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. James Hendry, Peter Dines and Robert Whitby-Smith explain the social and economic benefits of venture capital trusts (VCTs).
Recorded in February 2025.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, which investment trusts he holds in his portfolio.
Recorded in May 2025.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden
Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, on what got him into investing, why he prefers investment trusts to other funds, and what trusts he holds in his own portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden reveals what investment trusts he holds, and why.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, which investment trusts he holds in his portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden on what got him investing in investment trusts
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), speaks to Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist and editor, about how he got into investing and what he likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden on why he prefers investment trusts to other funds.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist and editor, about why he prefers investment trusts to other types of fund.
The biotech bust: a case study in hype, hubris but now hope
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure agrees recommended cash offer from Bagnall
Aquila European Renewables completes Sagres disposal
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.
