Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month Compass blasts off, revealing the investment trusts joining the space race. And Ian Cowie analyses why investment trusts outperform their sister funds.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
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.
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.
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.
Schroders and LondonMetric aim at £403mn REIT tie-up
Lowland lags UK’s blue-chip rally but aims high by buying lowly-valued smaller stocks outside FTSE 100
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.
