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
How can investment trusts help pension savers?
Nick Britton, Research Director of the AIC, explains why investment trusts can be especially useful when it comes to for saving for your pension.
Director talk: Neil Rogan
Neil is chair of Invesco Asia Dragon Trust.
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.
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.
Impax AM shares crash as loss of Environmental Markets trust heightens concern over asset outflows
Pictet enters active ETF market with five AI-enhanced funds
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.
