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
Balancing risk and return
David Prosser explains one way to judge risk when investing.
Emerging markets investment trusts benefitting from weak US dollar and rotation away from US
Trump, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties remain the greatest risks.
The great investment trust sale
David Prosser highlights some investment trusts that are historically cheap.
Monthly roundup: Saba pros & cons, Scottish Mortgage results and creating the dividend heroes
Jo, Ryan and David discuss the latest news and results in the investment trust world.
An introduction to the AIC's Investment Company Showcase
The AIC's private investor event offers investors the chance to hear from 30+ portfolio managers of investment trusts covering UK equities to emerging markets, high income to technology.
Private investor view: Damazia Ajayi shares her own personal investing experience and learnings
Start early, invest for your kids and pay monthly. Veteran investment trust investor Damazia, tells us what’s worked for her over more than 40 years.
Private investor view: what advice would you give others thinking of investing for the first time?
Yemi Elegunde has been investing for years. He shares with us what he tells people who are thinking about investing for the first time.
Private investor view: how to get started with investment trusts
Experienced investor Yemi Elegunde gives his top tips for getting started with investment trusts.
Meet the manager: Isaac Thong
Manager of Aberdeen Asian Income Fund.
Fantasy fund manager: relief as global markets bounce back
The May rally gave all our contestants a welcome boost.
No longer pale, male and stale
Diversity is improving performance, explains David Prosser.
What are the biggest risks to your portfolio?
European portfolio managers from Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust, Fidelity European Trust and JPMorgan European Discovery Trust speak to the AIC.
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.
