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
Go small to win big
Ian Cowie on the joys and pains of smaller company investing.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks Holly Mead, Deputy Money Editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, how she encourages people to invest, what trusts she holds and what she likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead - what investment trusts do you hold and why?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Holly Mead what investment trusts she holds and why.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead - what do you like about investment trusts?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Holly Mead what she likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Holly Mead - how do you encourage people to invest in the stock market?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Holly Mead how she goes about encouraging people to invest in the stock market.
AIC comments on votes at Henderson Opportunities Trust and CQS Natural Resources Trust
Saba’s proposals were defeated by shareholders at both general meetings
Fantasy fund manager: and they’re off!
Tech and healthcare gave contestants an early boost in January.
Building a better future: investing in infrastructure
Featuring Philip Kent, Jean-Hugues de Lamaze, and Benn Mikula.
AIC comments on Baillie Gifford US Growth and Keystone Positive Change votes
At both general meetings shareholders have voted against Saba’s proposals.
Longest period of double-digit discounts for 30 years presents investors with opportunity
Previous periods of deep discounts have led to 13% p.a. returns in next five years.
Start saving to make a million
David Prosser explains how filling your ISA allowance each year could pay dividends.
Lappin's biggish issue, featuring Annabel Brodie-Smith
John Lappin talks to the The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) communications director Annabel Brodie-Smith about Saba's proposals, the long-term implications for the investment trust sector and why she’s urging shareholders to 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.
Edinburgh Worldwide tender blocked
Active ETF Intelligence – taking stock of the first few weeks
Impax AM shares crash as loss of Environmental Markets trust heightens concern over asset outflows
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.
Research tools
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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.
