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
ESG Attitudes Tracker: sentiment sours among financial advisers and wealth managers
But 96% recommend sustainable funds and ESG is now embedded in processes.
Fantasy fund manager: all change at the top of the table with some big fund moves
Moira O’Neill jumps from third to first place
The investment trusts investing in the data centre boom
Analysts comment on trusts with exposure to data centres and clean power.
Investment trusts prove their mettle
David Prosser on closed-ended funds outperforming open-ended counterparts.
Winners of the AIC Shareholder Communication Awards 2025
The awards recognise exceptional shareholder communication by AIC member investment trusts and their managers.
Winners of the AIC Media Awards 2025
The awards recognise the journalists who have best educated private investors and financial advisers about investment companies.
Asian emerging markets set to continue strong year
Investment trust managers point to global tech leaders and pro-growth policies.
Investment trusts beat cash over 100% of ten-year periods during last 30 years
Our data demonstrates the power of stock market investing.
ESG Attitudes Tracker: Trump makes one in five investors more favourable to ESG
Scepticism remains about greenwashing and performance.
Digging for profits in metals and minerals
David Prosser on gold and other commodities vital to the global economy.
Meet the manager: Gareth Powell
Manager of Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust.
Your vote is important
Voting your shares may make a real difference to the value of your investment.
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.
The Santa rally – reality or myth? And can trust investors benefit?
Morning briefing: Schroder European REIT defers long-term decisions as Redding takes chair; plus CREI, BYG
Barings Emerging EMEA takes steps to win back dissenting shareholders after “outstanding” year
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.
