Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, our managers celebrate the renaissance of Japan and Ian Cowie goes fishing for minnows.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Bargain hunting with micro cap trusts
David Prosser focuses his microscope on the trusts that invest in the very smallest companies.
Investment Trust Edge | A Changing Investor Landscape
Can closed end funds maintain their popularity with investors now that 1.6m UK citizens use trading apps? Do buybacks, mergers and wind ups mean investment trusts aren’...
Is it time to rethink your exposure to the US?
It could pay to check your asset allocation, says David Prosser.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden
Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, on what got him into investing, why he prefers investment trusts to other funds, and what trusts he holds in his own portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden reveals what investment trusts he holds, and why.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, which investment trusts he holds in his portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden on what got him investing in investment trusts
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), speaks to Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist and editor, about how he got into investing and what he likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden on why he prefers investment trusts to other funds.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist and editor, about why he prefers investment trusts to other types of fund.
Revealed: fund managers’ favourite UK smaller companies
Are these Britain’s most promising stocks?
13 investment trust continuation votes fall in next five weeks
The number of upcoming decisions highlights the importance of shareholder voting.
In search of the next Buffett
David Prosser searches for managers who invest in the Buffet style.
Managers pick their favourite sectors and stocks as UK market outperforms during tariff turmoil
The UK equity market is seen as a “beacon of stability”. Housebuilders, property and companies with a domestic focus are tipped to perform well.
Market Matters Podcast featuring Annabel Brodie-Smith
David Brenchley interviews Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director at the AIC, to discuss industry issues including Saba's activism, double-counting of costs and the AIC's petition around voting rights.
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.
InfraRed’s HICL and TRIG in play as bid targets after undervalued infrastructure funds propose £5.3bn merger
Morning briefing: Castelnau boosted by 10% Dignity gain; confident Sirius lifts dividend 4%; Buffett buys $4.3bn Alphabet stake; plus VIP, RCP, BOOK, WKOF
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.
