Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
Compass is off to a whirlwind start as we consider Saba’s proposals. Ian Cowie weighs up trusts under Trump and our first ever fantasy fund manager competition is up and running.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
How to vote your shares
As an investment company shareholder, you have the right to vote on important decisions facing the company. Here we explain how to make sure your voice is heard.
Director talk: Elisabeth Stheeman
Elisabeth is chair of the board of Edinburgh Investment Trust.
Make your vote count
David Prosser on the importance of voting your shares.
Top Trump
Ian Cowie explores what Trump means for trusts.
Introducing the AIC’s fantasy fund manager competition
Six investment journalists attempt to pick the winning trusts of 2025.
Six unanswered questions about Saba proposals
The AIC has commented on the proposals from Saba Capital Management after the US activist investor requisitioned general meetings at seven investment trusts.
“It’s vital that shareholders vote on the future of their investment trust”
AIC writes to retail platforms about Saba Capital general meetings.
AIC enhances website with new podcast directory and data archive
The AIC has added two new features to its website.
Investment trust 2024 review (updated)
A record year for mergers and buybacks.
Where in the world to invest?
David Prosser provides some inspiration for the coming year.
How to capitalise on Christmas discounts
David Prosser explains how best to spot a bargain investment trust.
Investment Week Outlook 2025: What next for investment trusts
Investment Week' Linus Uhlig recaps the past 12 months, before turning to what can be expected in the investment trust world in 2025, with Annabel Brodie-Smith, Shavar Halberstadt and Charles Cade.
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts
Interview with Jean Roche of Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund, Paul Niven of F&C Investment Trust and Carlos Hardenberg of Mobius Investment Trust.
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts
Interview with Jean Roche of Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund, Paul Niven of F&C Investment Trust and Carlos Hardenberg of Mobius Investment Trust.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: looking forward to 2025 and beyond – what is your biggest cause for concern?
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts. Fund managers tell the Annabel Brodie-Smith what their biggest causes for concern are in 2025 and beyond.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: what is your biggest cause for optimism in 2025 and beyond?
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts. Looking forward to 2025 and beyond - what is your biggest cause for optimism? Jean Roche, Paul Niven and Carlos Hardenberg on their biggest causes for optimism in 2025 and beyond.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: could you reflect on your performance in 2024?
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts. Managers from F&C Investment Trust, Schroder UK Mid Cap and Mobius Investment Trust reflect on their performance in 2024.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: following Trump’s re-election, what is your outlook?
Paul Niven, Fund Manager of F&C Investment Trust and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at Columbia Threadneedle Investments gives his outlook following Trump's re-election and tells us how tariffs could impact his portfolio.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: following rate cuts where are you seeing opportunities for UK mid caps?
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts. Jean Roche, Lead Fund Manager of Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund on where she's seeing opportunities for UK mid cap companies following rate cuts from the Bank of England.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: what themes or countries are you particularly positive about next year?
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts. Carlos Hardenberg, Portfolio Manager of Mobius Investment Trust on the themes and countries he's particularly positive about next year.
Recorded December 2024.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
AIC Investment Company Showcase
Interview with Craig Baker
Interview with Craig Baker, Manager of Alliance Witan, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Craig's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Gaurav Narain
Interview with Gaurav Narain, Principal Adviser of India Capital Growth Fund, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024
Interview with Ian Lance
Interview with Ian Lance, Manager of Temple Bar Investment Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Ian's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Jasmine Yeo
Interview with Jasmine Yeo, Co-Manager of Ruffer Investment Company, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Jasmine's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Joe Bauernfreund
Interview with Joe Bauernfreund, Manager of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Joe's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Mike Seidenberg
Interview with Mike Seidenberg, Lead Portfolio Manager of Allianz Technology Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Mike's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Stuart Widdowson
Interview with Stuart Widdowson, Co-Manager of Odyssean Investment Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Interview with Tom Williams
Interview with Tom Williams, Co-Manager of Downing Renewables & Infrastructure, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Tom alongside other fund managers in our 'Green means go' panel from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Kirsty Gibson
Interview with Kirsty Gibson, Co-Manager of Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust, at the AIC’s Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Kirsty's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Richard Shepherd-Cross
Interview with Richard Shepherd-Cross, Manager of Custodian Property Income REIT, at the AIC’s Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Richard's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Laura Foll
Interview with Laura Foll, Co-Manager of Law Debenture Corporation, Lowland Investment Company and Henderson Opportunities Trust at the AIC’s Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Laura's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Conversion of loan notes in Morphic - Replacement
13/01/2025 - 19:30
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
13/01/2025 - 18:10
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
13/01/2025 - 18:10
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
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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
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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.
