Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, trust managers explain the continued demand for oil and gas, Ian Cowie makes the case for bonds, and we look at why global emerging markets are flying.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Fantasy fund manager: conflict hits returns but there’s safety in space
See how our contestants’ portfolios have been hit by the conflict in Iran.
New comparison, same result
David Prosser reports on the latest study to show investment trusts outperform open-ended funds.
AIC recommends changes to listing rules to protect shareholders
Gaps need to be addressed.
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.
Director talk: Sarika Patel
Sarika is chair of Aberdeen Equity Income Trust.
Longest serving investment trust managers on lessons learned from investing through conflicts and crises
“Stay calm and keep things in perspective”.
Defending your portfolio
David Prosser on how why it may make sense to add a defensive element to your investments.
UK Growth Stocks: Bargains Hiding in Plain Sight? | Future Trends in Investment Trusts, March 2026
Despite a robust rebound, UK equities still trade at a steep discount to global markets, but not all UK companies are created equal. Baillie Giffords Kathleen Hunter r...
Is the Government Unfairly Shutting Out Investment Trusts? | Future Trends in Investment Trusts, March 2026
The new Pension Schemes Bill claims to diversify pension assets, but by deliberately excluding investment trusts from qualifying, is the government undermining its own go...
Building the future: UK commercial and logistics property
Managers review the opportunities and challenges in the property sector.
Shareholders in Edinburgh Worldwide must vote now if they want to avoid being trapped by Saba
Voting deadlines are as early as 30 March.
30 investment trusts make up next generation of dividend heroes
Foresight Environmental Infrastructure and Utilico Emerging Markets are new joiners with ten consecutive years of dividend growth.
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.
Why Saba’s real estate raid may come unstuck
Scottish Mortgage rallies on day of SpaceX IPO as fund manager Tom Slater warns its shares could be volatile
Partners Group Private Equity writes off £17m Pharmathen investment after Greek company hit by FDA import alert
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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.
