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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.

End of round one
Shareholders back Edinburgh Worldwide boar marking Saba Capital’s seventh consecutive defeat.

Investment trusts adjust fees to improve value
David Prosser on how boards are delivering for shareholders.

Meet the manager: Nick Brind
Portfolio manager of Polar Capital Global Financials Trust

Investment Trust Update | February 2025
Saba's moves, a major trust merger, and a shareholder rights campaign lead this month's edition.

Top 20 best performing investment trusts for your ISA
Saba-targeted trusts The European Smaller Companies Trust and Herald in top 20.

AIC comments on Saba's proposals to convert four investment trusts into open-ended funds
Saba Capital intends to requisition four general meetings at investment trusts.

Do discounts really matter?
David Prosser examines whether discounts are a risk or an opportunity.

A deep dive into discounts
How much do they matter for investors?

Director talk: Sarah Arkle
Sarah is chair of Vietnam Enterprise Investments.

“It’s not over yet”: AIC comments on latest Saba vote
Shareholders in The European Smaller Companies Trust reject Saba’s proposals.

Go small to win big
Ian Cowie on the joys and pains of smaller company investing.
Building a better future: investing in infrastructure
Interview featuring Philip Kent, Lead Adviser of GCP Infrastructure Investments, Jean-Hugues de Lamaze, Partner at Redwheel-Ecofin and Portfolio Manager of Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure and Benn Mikula, CEO & Managing Partner of Cordiant Capital, which manages Cordiant Digital Infrastructure.
Building a better future: investing in infrastructure
Interview featuring Philip Kent, Lead Adviser of GCP Infrastructure Investments, Jean-Hugues de Lamaze, Partner at Redwheel-Ecofin and Portfolio Manager of Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure and Benn Mikula, CEO & Managing Partner of Cordiant Capital, which manages Cordiant Digital Infrastructure.
Recorded January 2025.
Building a better future: what’s the outlook for your trust in 2025?
Annabel Brodie-Smith, Philip Kent, Jean-Hugues de Lamaze and Benn Mikula discuss the outlook for the infrastructure sector.
Recorded January 2025.
Building a better future: why should investors consider your trust right now?
Building a better future: investing in infrastructure. A panel of infrastructure investment trust managers explain why investors should consider their trust at the moment.
Recorded January 2025.
Building a better future: what are the biggest risks to your portfolio?
Annabel Brodie-Smith asks infrastructure managers about the risks to their portfolios.
Recorded January 2025.
Building a better future: how often do you go and see projects and do you look for?
Philip Kent, Jean-Hugues de Lamaze and Benn Mikula talk about their site visits and what they look for on them.
Recorded January 2025.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks Holly Mead, Deputy Money Editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, how she encourages people to invest, what trusts she holds and what she likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks Holly Mead, Deputy Money Editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, how she encourages people to invest, what trusts she holds and what she likes about investment trusts.
Recorded in February 2025.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead - how do you encourage people to invest in the stock market?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist how she goes about encouraging people to invest in the stock market.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead - what do you like about investment trusts?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Holly Mead what she likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead - what investment trusts do you hold and why?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Jeff Prestridge what investment trusts he holds and why.
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.

Are we still in love with the Magnificent Seven?

Edinburgh Worldwide rejects Saba, monumental waste of time and money

ICG Enterprise Trust
14 February 2025
How a unique capital strategy drives long-term investor gains.

BlackFinch Spring VCT
14 February 2025
Blackfinch Spring VCT: Offering exposure to a range of growth-stage, technology-enabled investments.
CT UK Capital & Income
13 February 2025
A well-diversified portfolio of quality, income-resilient stocks has supported CTUK's 31-year record of dividend increases.
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
14/02/2025 - 19:30
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
14/02/2025 - 18:40
Finsbury Growth & Income Trust PLC - Transaction in Own Shares
14/02/2025 - 18:10
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC - Transaction in Own Shares
14/02/2025 - 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.
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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.
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