Compass: The AIC’s monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, join us as we mull over Trump and the Budget, catch up with Showcase sessions you missed, and spice up your life with some higher-risk trust picks.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
How will Canadian investments be affected by the federal election?
Investment company managers comment on their Canadian holdings.
Freetrade interviews Elmley de la Cour
Elmley de la Cour from the AIC discusses investment companies with Freetrade's Dan Lane.
Parents and students underestimate student debt as A-Level results day approaches
The official figure is £45,000.
Investment company purchases on adviser platforms reach record high in first quarter of 2021
Over 1,800 firms are using investment companies.
AIC appoints Richard Stone as Chief Executive
The AIC has appointed Richard Stone as Chief Executive of the Association effective from 13 September 2021.
AIC says FCA’s PRIIPs performance proposals are “a step in the right direction” but other changes are “underwhelming”
AIC responds to the FCA’s Consultation Paper on PRIIPs.
Pandemic puts off a quarter of young people from university
89% of students say COVID made university worse value for money.
Winners of the AIC Shareholder Communication Awards 2021 announced
The AIC reveals the winners of its annual awards.
An easy choice
Investment companies versus single stocks – Ian Cowie gives his verdict.
Top 20 most viewed investment companies in H1 2021
Which company tops the list?
Regular saving or lump sum investment?
David Prosser asks which is best.
AIC says audit reforms should target larger more complex companies
"A one-size-fits-all approach will place disproportionate regulatory costs on smaller non-complex companies"
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts
Interview with Jean Roche of Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund, Paul Niven of F&C Investment Trust and Carlos Hardenberg of Mobius Investment Trust.
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts
Interview with Jean Roche of Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund, Paul Niven of F&C Investment Trust and Carlos Hardenberg of Mobius Investment Trust.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: looking forward to 2025 and beyond – what is your biggest cause for concern?
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts. Fund managers tell the Annabel Brodie-Smith what their biggest causes for concern are in 2025 and beyond.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: what is your biggest cause for optimism in 2025 and beyond?
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts. Looking forward to 2025 and beyond - what is your biggest cause for optimism? Jean Roche, Paul Niven and Carlos Hardenberg on their biggest causes for optimism in 2025 and beyond.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: could you reflect on your performance in 2024?
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts. Managers from F&C Investment Trust, Schroder UK Mid Cap and Mobius Investment Trust reflect on their performance in 2024.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: following Trump’s re-election, what is your outlook?
Paul Niven, Fund Manager of F&C Investment Trust and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at Columbia Threadneedle Investments gives his outlook following Trump's re-election and tells us how tariffs could impact his portfolio.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: following rate cuts where are you seeing opportunities for UK mid caps?
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts. Jean Roche, Lead Fund Manager of Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund on where she's seeing opportunities for UK mid cap companies following rate cuts from the Bank of England.
Recorded December 2024.
Into the crystal ball: what themes or countries are you particularly positive about next year?
Into the crystal ball: a 2025 vision for investment trusts. Carlos Hardenberg, Portfolio Manager of Mobius Investment Trust on the themes and countries he's particularly positive about next year.
Recorded December 2024.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
AIC Investment Company Showcase
Interview with Craig Baker
Interview with Craig Baker, Manager of Alliance Witan, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Craig's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Gaurav Narain
Interview with Gaurav Narain, Principal Adviser of India Capital Growth Fund, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024
Interview with Ian Lance
Interview with Ian Lance, Manager of Temple Bar Investment Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Ian's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Jasmine Yeo
Interview with Jasmine Yeo, Co-Manager of Ruffer Investment Company, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Jasmine's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Joe Bauernfreund
Interview with Joe Bauernfreund, Manager of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Joe's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Mike Seidenberg
Interview with Mike Seidenberg, Lead Portfolio Manager of Allianz Technology Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Mike's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Stuart Widdowson
Interview with Stuart Widdowson, Co-Manager of Odyssean Investment Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Interview with Tom Williams
Interview with Tom Williams, Co-Manager of Downing Renewables & Infrastructure, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Tom alongside other fund managers in our 'Green means go' panel from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Kirsty Gibson
Interview with Kirsty Gibson, Co-Manager of Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust, at the AIC’s Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Kirsty's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Richard Shepherd-Cross
Interview with Richard Shepherd-Cross, Manager of Custodian Property Income REIT, at the AIC’s Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Richard's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Laura Foll
Interview with Laura Foll, Co-Manager of Law Debenture Corporation, Lowland Investment Company and Henderson Opportunities Trust at the AIC’s Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Laura's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Schroder European REIT results reflect improving real estate market
Alpha Real Trust to delist and offer shareholders tender offer at NAV
QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 December 2024 – MTU, KPC, ESO, GPM, STS, ADIG
Circ re. proposals for Keystone IT reconstruction
06/12/2024 - 08:00
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.
