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
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.
Budget or bust?
Aberdeen Asset management host a debate with Andrew Neil, Presenter, and Fraser Nelson, Editor of the Spectator, on what the 2012 Budget means for Britain's future.
Things can only get better
Discounts are yawning but markets are thawing and boards are on the offensive; Labour might not be the only thing making a comeback this year.
A new Jerusalem
Dividend increases and share buybacks are good news for UK equities according to our analysts - who think those dark Satanic mills could delivery world-beating returns.
The best stocks & shares ISA providers
Kepler Trust Intelligence run the rule over the best stocks & shares ISA providers.
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.
