Compass: The AIC’s monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie goes searching for income, Faith Glasgow asks when is the right time to rebalance and we find out more about our Showcase managers’ lives.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
AIC proposes partnership funds to boost UK growth and deliver labour government’s objectives
Cornerstone investment from National Wealth Fund could crowd in private capital.
Venture capital trusts get break they deserve
Venture capital trusts get break they deserve.
Get the balance right
Faith Glasgow weighs up how and when to review your portfolio.
Income options
As rates come down, Ian Cowie is on the hunt for dividends.
Government confirms extension of VCT scheme until 2035
The AIC has welcomed the government’s written statement and press release confirming the extension of the venture capital trust scheme to 2035.
Keep your eyes on the prize
Don’t let rumoured tax changes loom larger than crucial investment choices, says David Prosser.
Director talk: Stephanie Eastment
Stephanie is on the board of four investment trusts.
Are new issues making a comeback?
David Prosser on whether we’re set for an IPO recovery and how investors can benefit.
AIC applauds continuation of VCTs
The European Commission has confirmed that the current VCT scheme can continue unchanged.
Meet the manager: Gabriel Sacks
Manager of abrdn Asia Focus.
Investment trusts offer smart solution for university costs
David Prosser explains how families could alleviate the financial stress associated with sending their children to university.
The Armchair Trader Podcast: Investment Trust tips for investors in today's markets
This week Stuart Fieldhouse meets Ryan Lightfoot-Aminoff, Investment Trust Analyst at Kepler Partners. They discuss how different trust managers handle the concentration risk of investing in Magnificent Seven stocks, good reasons why trusts have discounts and the advantages of trusts over ETFs.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Gulf Investment Fund to liquidate as tender breaches minimum size condition
Keystone Positive Change proposes unitisation
Fidelity Japan Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
09/09/2024 - 17:50
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
09/09/2024 - 17:40
Investing for growth
Find out what growth investing is and how it could help you achieve your long-term financial goals.
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Glossary
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