Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie explains what a new PM means to investors, managers reflect on the impact of the Brexit vote and we search for the next mega-IPOs.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Opportunities in smaller companies
Annabel Brodie-Smith moderates a panel at the Master Investor Show exploring investment trusts focused on smaller companies across UK and global markets, and why smaller companies are back in focus for investors.
Fantasy fund manager: markets power through Iran woes
Contestants score impressive gains as big tech overcomes war worries.
Why renewable energy trusts could be due for a rebound
David Prosser says recent events have boosted the investment case for renewable energy infrastructure.
AIC responds to Herald announcement
"This is a successful outcome for shareholders."
Join the space race with investment trusts
Invest in “the systems that will anchor security, resilience, and intelligence for decades to come”.
Director talk: Lucy Costa Duarte
Lucy is a director of Allianz Technology Trust, Fidelity Asian Values and MIGO Opportunities Trust.
Don’t sell in May — even if you go away!
David Prosser explains that there’s a grain of truth in the old adage.
Hamish Buchan
The AIC has issued a statement following the recent death of Hamish Buchan, a leading investment trust analyst, a much respected investment trust director and former chair of the AIC.
Stress Tested: Rethinking Investment Trusts in a Turbulent Market | Investment Trust Edge
Volatility is stress-testing investment trusts. Experts reveals which strategies endure and where risks hide. See how boards are evolving through smarter capital allocati...
AIC responds to Edinburgh Worldwide announcement
The AIC reacts to the news that the three directors nominated by Saba Capital will be appointed today.
Common sense prevails as government amends Pensions Schemes Bill to include investment companies
This means that pension schemes will now be able to use investment companies to meet any requirement to invest in private assets.
77% of investment trusts outperform sister funds over ten years
New research points to structural advantages of trusts over funds.
A decade after the referendum
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of Brexit ten years on.
Where has Brexit left UK investment trusts?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of the Brexit vote on UK investment trusts.
Recorded in June 2026.
The impact of the Brexit vote on UK markets over the last 10 years
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of the Brexit vote on UK markets over the last 10 years.
Recorded in June 2026.
Is the Brexit decision still an issue for markets today?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss whether the Brexit decision is still an issue for markets today.
Recorded in June 2026.
Why has sentiment towards the UK recovered recently?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss why sentiment towards the UK has recovered recently.
Recorded in June 2026.
Has sentiment towards UK investment trusts changed and why?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss whether sentiment towards UK investment trusts has changed and why.
Recorded in June 2026.
Why are investment trusts well placed for the next decade?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss why investment trusts are well placed for the next decade.
Recorded in June 2026.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Is there an opportunity in squeezed UK small caps?
Pacific Horizon: dragons and salamanders
India investment trusts: Is the long-term story still intact after a difficult 2026?
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.
