Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie analyses the impact of Iran on investment trusts, and our most experienced managers share lessons learned during previous crises.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Jackie Lockie blog: Hit the road, Jack!
A look at what’s next for the AIC’s adviser training.
Flexibility the key in a challenging private equity market
Private equity isn’t what it used to be.
The outlook for Private Equity
Pantheon International Participations take a global approach to investing, selecting high quality managers to build a portfolio diversified by geography, age and style.
My best investment - Urs Wietlisbach, Manager, Princess Private Equity
‘We focus on market-leading global small/mid cap private companies where we see further potential to grow the business’.
The outlook for the UK Growth sector
Opportunities for growth investors in UK small and mid-cap stocks.
Why did we invest?
Spotting a company that can harness a long term structural market shift is a potent force for value creation.
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.
Building the future: UK commercial and logistics property
With more than £14 billion of assets, investment trusts in the property sectors provide investors with access to everything from logistics warehouses and AI-driven datacentres to offices and retail parks.
Positive environmental and social impact
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss whether their portfolios have a positive environmental or social impact.
Recorded March 2026.
M&A activity in the REIT sector
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss the M&A activity in the REIT sector.
Recorded March 2026.
How has the conflict in the Middle East had an impact?
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss whether the conflict in the Middle East has had an impact.
Recorded March 2026.
How their portfolios are faring in these economic conditions?
Laura Elkin of AEW UK REIT, Richard Shepherd-Cross of Custodian Property Income REIT and Bjorn Hobart of Tritax Big Box REIT discuss how their portfolios are performing during these current economic conditions.
Recorded March 2026.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
RTW Biotech makes 143% return from record $625m flotation of obesity jab developer Kailera
Edinburgh Worldwide rallies shareholders to AGM vote saying there’s “real opportunity” to defeat Saba a third time
Impax Environmental Markets considers its future after investors, including Saba, sell 78% of the trust’s shares
Morning briefing: Throgmorton delists as BlackRock merger approved; Claverhouse takes its place in FTSE 250; Diverse Income tables votes for open-ended rollover; plus NAS, OIG
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.
