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
My best investment - Alexander Wright, Manager, Fidelity Special Values
"My investment process is geared towards finding unloved companies with downside protection that have unrecognised growth options."
Blog: Investors in the driving seat…and not before time
Ian Sayers gives his view on the platforms conclusion.
The outlook for the commercial property sector
How does commercial property justify its place in a diversified portfolio?
Mind the Gap: Property managers focus on prime locations
What is the outlook for the property investment company sector?
My best investment - Michael Morris, Picton Property Income Limited
Why property is about buying well and focussing on income generation.
A week in the life of...Mike Adams
Mike Adams, Chief Executive of MedicX describes his busy working week.
An approach to income investing
The manager shares his strategy for investment in the income sector.
What should investors consider when choosing an investment fund?
Which factors are most important when deciding where to put your money?
Things on the up for closed-ended funds
The message from the sector is a positive one.
Changes are afoot for the investment company sector
How will the industry be more accessible to retail investors?
What potential does the Smaller Companies sector hold?
An article from Neil Hermon, fund manager of Henderson Smaller Companies.
The outlook for the investment company industry by Andrew Bell, recently elected chairman of the AIC
AIC Chairman’s comment on the investment company industry.
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.
Schroder Income Growth Fund marks 30 years of dividend increases
Franklin Global solves its problems by agreeing to merge with Invesco Global Equity Income
Home REIT: Patron Capital offers £123m for 700 properties
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.
