Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, we’re hunting for this year’s dividend heroes and consistent high yielders. Ian Cowie delves into Trump’s tariffs and we explore the trusts holding defence.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Director Talk: Simon Cordery
Simon is chairman of Polar Capital Global Financials Trust.
Healthy profits don’t come without risks
David Prosser on the prospects for a rebound in healthcare investment trusts.
Meet the manager: Khanh Vu
Co-Manager of VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity
Donald Trump’s unlikely support for Asian tigers
David Prosser explains why Trump’s tariffs could be a boon for emerging markets trusts.
Future Trends in Investment Trusts: Mergers, Discounts, and Cost Disclosures
Richard Stone, Chief Executive at AIC, discusses the current trends in the investment trust industry, focusing on mergers, discount strategies, cost disclosures, and the impact of recent budget announcements on the sector.
Where I’m investing after the ‘painful’ Budget
Ian Cowie looks at the beneficiaries of Rachel Reeves’s spending measures.
A boost for venture capital trusts
The Budget made VCTs even more attractive for investors, says David Prosser.
AIC responds to tax changes in Autumn Budget
Comments from Richard Stone, Chief Executive of the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).
Meet the manager: Jon Forster
Co-Portfolio Manager of Impax Environmental Markets (IEM).
Investors are turning to emerging markets
David Prosser explains the options in this exciting sector.
Meet the manager: Kirsty Gibson
Investment Manager of Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust.
ITN Business programme: The future of investing
Watch interview with AIC Chief Executive, Richard Stone.
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: Moira O’Neill
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks journalist Moira O'Neill how she encourages people to invest, what trusts she holds and what she likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Moira O’Neill
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks journalist Moira O'Neill how she encourages people to invest, what trusts she holds and what she likes about investment trusts.
Recorded in March 2025.
Me and my trusts: Moira O'Neill - how do you encourage people to invest in the stock market?
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks journalist Moira O'Neill how she encourages people to invest in the stock market.
Me and my trusts: Moira O'Neill - what investment trusts do you hold and why?
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks journalist Moira O'Neill what trusts she holds.
Me and my trusts: Moira O'Neill - what do you like about investment trusts?
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks journalist Moira O'Neill what she likes about investment trusts.
Foresight’s move on Harmony could spark fresh interest in battery funds
Investor Presentation via Investor Meet Company
17/04/2025 - 17:44
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.
