Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month Compass steps into Christmas. We reveal this year’s investment trust star performers, and our managers predict what’s in store for 2026.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
UK Equity Income investment trusts: will the good times continue?
Comments from trust managers on the opportunities and challenges below.
Why investment trusts have all the answers for income investing: Annabel Brodie-Smith explains
At the Investor Summit, Annabel Brodie-Smith talks about the benefits of investment trusts and how the managers in her panel explained investment trusts' advantages for income investors.
In search of inflation-busting income
David Prosser considers how savers should tackle falling savings rates and rising inflation.
Come to the Investment Company Showcase on 10 October
Attend in person or online to hear from the UK’s leading investment trust managers.
Investment trust review H1 2025
A “whirlwind half-year” of mergers, acquisitions and liquidations.
H1 2025: top performing investment trust sectors
European sectors and UK commercial property lead the field.
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.
Investing for lower interest rates
David Prosser on the likely beneficiaries as interest rates fall.
Which trusts will rise as interest rates fall?
Infrastructure, renewable energy and property investment trusts are tipped to benefit most.
Four weeks from Liberation Day: What's the impact?
The AIC has published a list of the investment trust sectors that have performed the best and worst since President Trump’s announcements.
High yields, consistent income
AIC reveals list of 26 investment trusts yielding 5%+ with no dividend cuts in past ten years.
Dividend heroes
20 investment trusts have increased dividends for 20+ years.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on what started him investing
Award-winning financial journalist Linus Uhlig explains what triggered him to start investing.
Recorded October 2025.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on what trusts he holds, and why
Linus Uhlig, senior reporter on Investment Week, reveals what investment trusts he holds in his own portfolio.
Recorded October 2025.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on why he prefers investment trusts
Linus Uhlig, senior reporter on Investment Week, on what he likes about investment trusts.
Recorded October 2025.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Molten takes some profits in Seraphim-backed ICEYE after satellite company hits £2.1bn, puts more into Modo Energy
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon brings forward 15% tender offer and will provide 100% exit in 2031 if trust doesn’t beat index
Finally! New FCA rules on cost disclosure. But can the damage be repaired?
AIC: Cost disclosure changes have banished the dark “cloud” that’s hung over investment companies for four years
Trust Spot: After November’s fireworks, Schiehallion and Aurora UK Alpha might deserve a second look
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.
