Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie blasts into space and explains how he will vote on Edinburgh Worldwide. We dive into discounts and reveal the 2025 fantasy fund manager winner.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Include shareholder voting legislation in King’s Speech
AIC urges government to press on with promised voting reform.
AIC asks government to explain exclusion of investment companies from Pension Schemes Bill
House of Lords begins committee stage discussions on bill today.
Shareholder apathy remains a danger, AIC voting figures show
Voting deadlines for Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust are imminent.
Time for private equity to bounce back?
David Prosser on the tailwinds likely to support private equity trusts this year.
Fantasy fund manager: it’s a photo finish for the top spot
As the 2025 competition draws to a close, the top two contestants have made almost 30% in just 12 months.
Investment trust 2025 review (updated): another record year for corporate activity
27 deals done and £10 billion of shares bought back, both new records.
Time is running out to vote on Saba’s proposals at Edinburgh Worldwide
See table below for voting deadlines on four major platforms.
AIC releases 53 years of investment trust discount history
The data paints a picture of how investment trust discounts have changed over more than half a century.
The one financial resolution you really need for 2026
David Prosser explains the advantage of setting up regular savings into the stock market.
The top performing trusts and sectors of 2025
Commodities lead the way.
Which were the most popular investment trusts of 2025?
David Prosser runs through some of the best-selling trusts of the past year.
Time for active managers to shine
David Prosser explains why passive investors should consider investment trusts in 2026.
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.
UK takes “monumental” step in offshore wind but renewables funds left whistling as KKR and RWE win big contracts in record 8.4GW auction
Saba pushes out-of-favour office provider Workspace to wind down and return cash
Morning briefing: AVI Japan sees 10.9% of shares tendered; Real Estate Investors open to offers; Polar Capital Global Healthcare’s outlook “compelling”; IPO’s Douglas Flint is Pru’s next chair
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
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