Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month Compass steps into Christmas. We reveal this year’s investment trust star performers, and our managers predict what’s in store for 2026.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Who can investment trusts benefit?
Investment trusts are used by all sorts of investors, from professionals to the general public. Nick explains which types of investors can benefit most from using trusts.
Financial advisers give their ISA recommendations for young, middle-aged and retired investors
The AIC asked independent financial advisers and wealth managers for their favourite trusts for specific age groups.
How do I get started investing in investment trusts?
Nick Britton, Research Director of the AIC, explains how investors can go about buying investment trust shares.
Ownership of investment companies shifts towards institutions and private investors
Non-UK investors hold 40% of alternatives, including 25% held by US investors.
The millionaire makers
Investment trusts could make you rich more quickly, reports David Prosser.
Edison International Women's Day webinar: are we missing a trick?
Edison's International Women's Day webinar, featuring Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC.
What's the difference between an investment trust and an ETF?
Both investment trusts and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have shares that are traded on the stock exchange, but there are some very important differences.
Fantasy fund manager: competitors struggle as markets slide
Trade wars and tariffs take their toll.
Meet the manager: Cat McDonald
Partner at Albion Capital, which manages the Albion VCTs.
ISAs versus SIPPs
Ian Cowie asks which tax shelter is best.
How can investment trusts provide a stable income?
Nick explains why investment trusts are particularly popular with investors looking for predictable income.
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.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on what started him investing
Award-winning financial journalist Linus Uhlig explains what triggered him to start investing.
Recorded October 2025.
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.
Recorded October 2025.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on why he prefers investment trusts
Linus Uhlig, senior reporter on Investment Week, on what he likes about investment trusts.
Recorded October 2025.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Suffering from home bias? Try Asia and its smaller companies
GCP Infrastructure: Who needs jam tomorrow when you can get a 10% yield on an almost debt-free investment?
JPMorgan Asia upbeat ahead of continuation vote after new fund managers deliver plenty of growth and income
TwentyFour Select eyes more top-up dividends as “higher for longer” rates outlook boosts floating debt fund
Morning briefing: Saba doubles stake in SDCL Energy; Pacific Assets launches beauty parade; Schroder BSC still mulling options; Regional cuts fund management fee; plus BGFD, RKW, PEY, NRR, SWEF
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.
