Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie explains what a new PM means to investors, managers reflect on the impact of the Brexit vote and we search for the next mega-IPOs.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Bargain hunting with micro cap trusts
David Prosser focuses his microscope on the trusts that invest in the very smallest companies.
Investment Trust Edge | A Changing Investor Landscape
Can closed end funds maintain their popularity with investors now that 1.6m UK citizens use trading apps? Do buybacks, mergers and wind ups mean investment trusts aren’...
Is it time to rethink your exposure to the US?
It could pay to check your asset allocation, says David Prosser.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden
Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, on what got him into investing, why he prefers investment trusts to other funds, and what trusts he holds in his own portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden reveals what investment trusts he holds, and why.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, which investment trusts he holds in his portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden on what got him investing in investment trusts
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), speaks to Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist and editor, about how he got into investing and what he likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden on why he prefers investment trusts to other funds.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist and editor, about why he prefers investment trusts to other types of fund.
Revealed: fund managers’ favourite UK smaller companies
Are these Britain’s most promising stocks?
13 investment trust continuation votes fall in next five weeks
The number of upcoming decisions highlights the importance of shareholder voting.
In search of the next Buffett
David Prosser searches for managers who invest in the Buffet style.
Managers pick their favourite sectors and stocks as UK market outperforms during tariff turmoil
The UK equity market is seen as a “beacon of stability”. Housebuilders, property and companies with a domestic focus are tipped to perform well.
Market Matters Podcast featuring Annabel Brodie-Smith
David Brenchley interviews Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director at the AIC, to discuss industry issues including Saba's activism, double-counting of costs and the AIC's petition around voting rights.
A decade after the referendum
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of Brexit ten years on.
Where has Brexit left UK investment trusts?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of the Brexit vote on UK investment trusts.
Recorded in June 2026.
The impact of the Brexit vote on UK markets over the last 10 years
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of the Brexit vote on UK markets over the last 10 years.
Recorded in June 2026.
Is the Brexit decision still an issue for markets today?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss whether the Brexit decision is still an issue for markets today.
Recorded in June 2026.
Why has sentiment towards the UK recovered recently?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss why sentiment towards the UK has recovered recently.
Recorded in June 2026.
Has sentiment towards UK investment trusts changed and why?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss whether sentiment towards UK investment trusts has changed and why.
Recorded in June 2026.
Why are investment trusts well placed for the next decade?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss why investment trusts are well placed for the next decade.
Recorded in June 2026.
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Morning briefing: Pershing Square stumbles, BIPS expands, plus CYN, JCH
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
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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.
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