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
Budget 2025: AIC welcomes “baby step” towards abolishing stamp duty but chancellor should have gone further
Initial public offerings (IPO) to benefit.
Budget 2025: “Cutting the cash ISA is a milestone towards creating a nation of investors”
The AIC responds to the Chancellor’s budget statement.
Government’s proposed changes to renewables subsidies would erode investor confidence
AIC warns of “higher costs for consumers”. Read the AIC’s full response to the government consultation.
Don’t overlook the UK when it comes to your investments
David Prosser asks whether British investors are overlooking a bargain.
UK Equities: Catching the Next Wave of Growth | Future Trends November 2025
The UK markets 20 run was narrow. Investment leaders debate: are forgotten quality names, mid-caps, or dividend stocks set to drive the next growth phase Discover crit...
Unearthing Tech's True Growth Engines | Future Trends November 2025
Mike Seidenberg reveals to host Ryan Lightfoot-Aminoff the tech growth engines beyond headline AI: data centre power, next-gen infrastructure, and digital enablers. Don...
Director talk: Mark Bridgeman
Mark is chair of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust.
M&A activity drives momentum in biotech and healthcare
“The buying has not stopped” as excitement over weight loss drugs continues.
Managers comment on whether AI is driving a stock market bubble
Investment trust managers reflect on the dotcom era and the parallels with today.
Meet the manager: Jamie Hossain
Lead Portfolio Manager of International Public Partnerships.
Fantasy fund manager: race heating up as competition enters penultimate month
The top three contestants are separated by just £1,000 in gains.
Go forth and diversify
Think twice before putting all your money in a global tracker, suggests David Prosser.
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.
Suffering from home bias? Try Asia and its smaller companies
GCP Infrastructure: Who needs jam tomorrow when you can get a 10% yield on an almost debt-free investment?
JPMorgan Asia upbeat ahead of continuation vote after new fund managers deliver plenty of growth and income
TwentyFour Select eyes more top-up dividends as “higher for longer” rates outlook boosts floating debt fund
Morning briefing: Saba doubles stake in SDCL Energy; Pacific Assets launches beauty parade; Schroder BSC still mulling options; Regional cuts fund management fee; plus BGFD, RKW, PEY, NRR, SWEF
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.
