Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, we reveal which trusts would have made you an ISA millionaire! Ian Cowie weighs up ISAs vs SIPPs and VCTs celebrate their 30th birthday.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
The cycle’s right for private equity
David Prosser explains why retail investors might consider private equity trusts.
Me and my trusts: Ian Cowie
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Ian Cowie what got him started in investing, what trusts he holds and his best advice for private investors.
Me and my trusts: Ian Cowie - what is the best advice you have for private investors?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Ian Cowie what his best advice is for private investors considering putting money into investment trusts, and into the stock market more broadly?
Me and my trusts: Ian Cowie - what trusts do you hold and why?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Ian Cowie what trusts he holds and why.
Me and my trusts: Ian Cowie - what got you started with investing and investment trusts?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Ian Cowie why he started investing in stocks and shares and what got him into investment trusts.
Experts pick their favourite investment trusts “to add some spice to a portfolio”
A selection of adventurous trust choices which aim to boost returns over time
Director talk: Ominder Dhillon
Ominder is a director of City of London and Fidelity Special Values.
The hunt for a sustainable income
David Prosser explains why investment trusts offer a good choice for investors as interest rates continue to fall.
ESG Attitudes Tracker: passion for ESG investing cools further
The number of private investors who say they consider ESG when investing has dropped for the third year in a row, according to the annual ESG Attitudes Tracker from the AIC.
Parents calling on Bank of Gran and Grandad to give their kids a head start in life
Struggling parents say grandparents could do more to help.
AIC calls on Treasury to include VCTs in cost disclosure exemption
Draft legislation to exclude investment companies from the requirement to produce Key Information Documents does not apply to VCTs, the AIC has learned.
Investment Company Showcase: Annabel Brodie-Smith on why you should come to the Showcase
Annabel Brodie-Smith explains what makes the Investment Company Showcase such a great event and why you should attend on 11 October.
VCTs: a 30-year legacy
Featuring comments from James Hendry of Gresham House Ventures, which manages the Baronsmead VCTs, Peter Dines of Mercia Ventures, which manages the Northern VCTs and Robert Whitby-Smith of Albion Capital, which manages the Albion VCTs.
VCTs: a 30-year legacy
Featuring comments from James Hendry of Gresham House Ventures, which manages the Baronsmead VCTs, Peter Dines of Mercia Ventures, which manages the Northern VCTs and Robert Whitby-Smith of Albion Capital, which manages the Albion VCTs.
Recorded in February 2025.
VCTs are celebrating their 30th Birthday – why have they been so successful?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. Annabel Brodie-Smith, James Hendry, Peter Dines and Robert Whitby-Smith discuss why VCTs have been so successful over the past 30 years.
Recorded in February 2025.
What types of companies are you investing in and why?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. A panel of venture capital trust (VCT) managers talk about the types of companies they are currently investing in and why.
Recorded in February 2025.
What’s the current appetite for VCT investment?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. Annabel Brodie-Smith asks venture capital trust (VCT) managers what the current appetite is for VCT investment.
Recorded in February 2025.
What economic and social benefits do VCTs provide?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. James Hendry, Peter Dines and Robert Whitby-Smith explain the social and economic benefits of venture capital trusts (VCTs).
Recorded in February 2025.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks Holly Mead, Deputy Money Editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, how she encourages people to invest, what trusts she holds and what she likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks Holly Mead, Deputy Money Editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, how she encourages people to invest, what trusts she holds and what she likes about investment trusts.
Recorded in February 2025.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead - how do you encourage people to invest in the stock market?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist how she goes about encouraging people to invest in the stock market.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead - what do you like about investment trusts?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Holly Mead what she likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead - what investment trusts do you hold and why?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Jeff Prestridge what investment trusts he holds and why.
Drax to acquire Harmony Energy Income Trust in £199.9m all-cash deal
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
25/03/2025 - 18:10
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
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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
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Invest & engage
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