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
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.
Hamish Buchan
The AIC has issued a statement following the recent death of Hamish Buchan, a leading investment trust analyst, a much respected investment trust director and former chair of the AIC.
Stress Tested: Rethinking Investment Trusts in a Turbulent Market | Investment Trust Edge
Volatility is stress-testing investment trusts. Experts reveals which strategies endure and where risks hide. See how boards are evolving through smarter capital allocati...
AIC responds to Edinburgh Worldwide announcement
The AIC reacts to the news that the three directors nominated by Saba Capital will be appointed today.
Common sense prevails as government amends Pensions Schemes Bill to include investment companies
This means that pension schemes will now be able to use investment companies to meet any requirement to invest in private assets.
77% of investment trusts outperform sister funds over ten years
New research points to structural advantages of trusts over funds.
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.
Which investment trusts are backing the new space race?
Renewables Infrastructure Group promises £300m more disposals and fee cut ahead of AGM continuation vote
Morning briefing: F&C shares split; Mid Wynd cuts Lazard’s fees for two years; Ruffer buys Tips and S&P 500 calls; Unite extends buybacks after St Pancras sale; plus Grainger
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.
