Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, we discover how to invest in SpaceX, Revolut and TikTok. Ian Cowie hunts for opportunities in Europe and we reveal the trusts that would have made you an ISA millionaire.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
The role of the board
David Prosser explains the role of the board in an investment company.
Long term investing in smaller companies results in consistency and high returns
Harry Nimmo discusses his investment process for UK Smaller Companies.
What we look for when investing in UK Smaller Companies
Jonathan Brown and Robin West discuss their investment strategy.
Are you making the most of this year’s pension investment allowances?
David Prosser discusses how you can get the most out of your pension.
A record year for investment company share issues
Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director at the AIC looks at what’s made it a record year.
Performance comparisons – an open or closed case?
Nick Britton, Head of Training at the AIC discusses the latest data comparing open-ended and closed-ended funds.
Lifting the lid on Woodford Patient Capital Trust’s launch
Paul Lamacraft discusses the thinking behind the launch of Woodford Patient Capital Trust.
What happens at an investment fund during times of stress?
David Prosser discusses what happens at an investment fund during times of market volatility.
Active versus passive management
David Prosser explores both sides of the argument, but points out the two areas don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
Annabel Brodie-Smith blog: School’s out for summer
Annabel Brodie-Smith looks at how investment companies can help with university costs.
As an active manager how do you add value?
Francesco Conte, portfolio manager, JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Investment Trust.
Saving for university with investment companies
David Prosser discusses why closed-ended funds are worth considering.
Me and my trusts: Faith Archer
Faith Archer, freelance personal finance journalist, on why she’s a fan of investment trusts and which trusts she owns.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks Faith Archer, freelance personal finance journalist, what prompted her to start investing, what she likes about investment trusts and what trusts she holds in her own portfolio.
Recorded in February 2026.
Me and my trusts: Faith Archer – what got you investing in stocks and shares?
Faith Archer, freelance personal finance journalist, explains what prompted her to start investing in the stock market.
Me and my trusts: Faith Archer – what do you particularly like about investment trusts?
Faith Archer, freelance personal finance journalist, explains why she prefers investment trusts for her savings.
Me and my trusts: Faith Archer - what trusts do you hold in your own portfolio and why?
Faith Archer explains what trusts she has chosen for her own savings.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
With much regret, Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders should take up the board’s 100% tender offer in full
Fidelity Emerging confident it can “navigate turbulent” markets after another half year of outperformance
AVI Japan prepares for more battles after using funds from Fidelity merger to boost its activist positions
Morning briefing: Tetragon launches $50m tender offer; Scottish Oriental cuts First Sentier’s fee; Valhalla lifts HgCapital stake to 9%; Polus raises its position in DGI9’s Arqiva; “exciting times,” says Develop North; plus GRID
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.
