Compass: The AIC’s monthly newsletter
This month, Compass gets in the festive mood. Ian Cowie piles on the pounds with 2023’s winners and our fund managers look at what’s in store for 2024.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
UK Smaller Companies: Could interest rate peaks make a difference for smaller companies?
Amanda Yeaman, Ken Wotton and George Ensor share their thoughts on the possibility of peaking UK interest rates and whether this could make a difference for smaller companies.
UK Smaller Companies: Where are you finding opportunities?
A panel of UK Smaller Companies experts discuss where they are currently finding opportunities for growth.
UK Smaller Companies: What are the challenges of investing in these difficult conditions?
UK Smaller Companies fund managers give their thoughts on the challenges of investing in the current economic climate.
UK Smaller Companies: time to dive in
Annabel Brodie-Smith discusses the challenges and opportunities in the UK Smaller Companies sector with investment company managers George Ensor, Ken Wotton and Amanda Yeaman.
The investment companies set to benefit after rates peak
Some sectors could be in for a welcome boost, writes Faith Glasgow.
Wealth managers are shopping for bargains amid wide discounts, research shows
Discretionary fund managers have increased their usage of investment trusts since 2020 and those who use trusts are looking to add to their exposure, according to Research in Finance.
The return of VCTs
David Prosser explores the benefits of VCTs that make them so popular with investors.
UK smaller companies: “the prevailing, extremely negative positioning and sentiment only enhances the opportunity”
The AIC UK Smaller Companies sector has a history of strong performance following economic and market downturns.
Takeover time?
David Prosser explores how mergers and acquisitions of investment companies could prove exciting for investors.
Winners of the Shareholder Communication Awards 2023
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has announced the winners of its Shareholder Communication Awards 2023.
Winners of the AIC Media Awards 2023
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has announced the winners of the AIC Media Awards 2023.
A one-stop shop for diversification
David Prosser explores how investment companies in the AIC’s Flexible Investment sector can simplify the process of diversifying your portfolio.
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QuotedData’s weekly news update 8th December
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