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
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.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on what started him investing
Award-winning financial journalist Linus Uhlig explains what triggered him to start investing.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), speaks to Linus Uhlig, senior reporter on Investment Week, about what got him into investing and why he prefers investment trusts.
Director talk: Helen Sinclair
Helen is a director of Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust and Shires Income, and chairs Octopus Future Generations VCT.
Emerging markets are making an overdue comeback
David Prosser on the potential for emerging markets investment trusts.
Meet the manager: Richard Hickman
Managing Director of HarbourVest Private Equity (HVPE).
ESG Attitudes Tracker: sentiment sours among financial advisers and wealth managers
But 96% recommend sustainable funds and ESG is now embedded in processes.
Fantasy fund manager: all change at the top of the table with some big fund moves
Moira O’Neill jumps from third to first place
The investment trusts investing in the data centre boom
Analysts comment on trusts with exposure to data centres and clean power.
Investment trusts prove their mettle
David Prosser on closed-ended funds outperforming open-ended counterparts.
Winners of the AIC Shareholder Communication Awards 2025
The awards recognise exceptional shareholder communication by AIC member investment trusts and their managers.
Winners of the AIC Media Awards 2025
The awards recognise the journalists who have best educated private investors and financial advisers about investment companies.
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.
Which investment trusts are backing the new space race?
Renewables Infrastructure Group promises £300m more disposals and fee cut ahead of AGM continuation vote
Morning briefing: F&C shares split; Mid Wynd cuts Lazard’s fees for two years; Ruffer buys Tips and S&P 500 calls; Unite extends buybacks after St Pancras sale; plus Grainger
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.
