Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month Compass blasts off, revealing the investment trusts joining the space race. And Ian Cowie analyses why investment trusts outperform their sister funds.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
AIC calls for immediate reinstatement of 30% VCT income tax relief
Danger of “collapse in scale-up funding” if government does not reverse decision.
Why the fire horse may herald the year of the China investor
David Prosser on the positive outlook for Chinese equities.
The time has come for Saba to “do the decent thing” and respect shareholders’ views
AIC calls on Boaz Weinstein to respect other shareholders in Herald, Impax Environmental Markets and Edinburgh Worldwide.
New joiner Tritax Big Box REIT means there will be a record seven investment trusts in FTSE 100 index
The £4bn real estate trust is set to join the UK’s index in March.
Meet the manager: Jacqueline Broers
Portfolio Manager of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust.
Which investment trusts would have made you an ISA millionaire?
Allianz Technology Trust is top performer returning more than £3.6 million.
Director talk: Shefaly Yogendra
Shefaly is a director of JPMorgan US Smaller Companies and Temple Bar investment trusts.
Pension Schemes Bill: government on verge of scoring “own goal” by excluding investment companies
Baroness Altmann criticises “irrational” decision.
Wealth managers’ share of investment companies holds steady while private investors’ share increases
£1 in every £6 of investment company shares now held on HL, ii and AJ Bell.
In praise of a consistent income
David Prosser explains the extraordinary capacity of investment trusts to maintain dividend growth.
Me and my trusts: Faith Archer - what trusts do you hold in your own portfolio and why?
Faith Archer explains what trusts she has chosen for her own savings.
Why it pays to shop around for an investment platform
AIC releases updated cost comparison information to help investors save money.
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 Glenstone wants to buy Alternative Income REIT
Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman sells top holding in Alphabet to fund $2.1bn investment in Microsoft
Glenstone makes bid approach for Alternative Income REIT saying it needs a “viable exit” after AEW UK talks breakdown
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.
