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 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.
How to vote your shares
As an investment company shareholder, you have the right to vote on important decisions facing the company. Here we explain how to make sure your voice is heard.
What are the differences between investment trusts and other funds?
Find out how investment trusts differ from other kinds of fund, including the crucial role of the independent board.
What's the difference between investing in a trust and picking your own shares?
Nick Britton, Research Director of the AIC, explains the differences between investing in an investment trust and investing in a portfolio of shares you pick yourself.
Director talk: Mai Fenton
Mai is non-executive director of Henderson International Income.
How to profit from the most undervalued investment trusts
Experts pick their favourite trusts on double-digit discounts.
Meet the manager: Kenneth MacKenzie
Portfolio Manager of Target Healthcare REIT.
VCTs: a 30-year legacy
The venture capital trust scheme celebrates its 30th birthday this year.
Did you buy one of January’s most popular funds?
David Prosser explains what trusts topped the sales charts last month.
The 50 investment trusts that would have made you an ISA millionaire
Allianz Technology Trust is top performer with a return of nearly £3 million.
"My share, my vote"
Richard Stone explains the AIC's new "My share, my vote" campaign, which aims to ensure every investment trust shareholder is able to exercise their vote.
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.
