Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie analyses the impact of Iran on investment trusts, and our most experienced managers share lessons learned during previous crises.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
AIC asks government to explain exclusion of investment companies from Pension Schemes Bill
House of Lords begins committee stage discussions on bill today.
Shareholder apathy remains a danger, AIC voting figures show
Voting deadlines for Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust are imminent.
Time for private equity to bounce back?
David Prosser on the tailwinds likely to support private equity trusts this year.
Fantasy fund manager: it’s a photo finish for the top spot
As the 2025 competition draws to a close, the top two contestants have made almost 30% in just 12 months.
Investment trust 2025 review (updated): another record year for corporate activity
27 deals done and £10 billion of shares bought back, both new records.
Time is running out to vote on Saba’s proposals at Edinburgh Worldwide
See table below for voting deadlines on four major platforms.
AIC releases 53 years of investment trust discount history
The data paints a picture of how investment trust discounts have changed over more than half a century.
The one financial resolution you really need for 2026
David Prosser explains the advantage of setting up regular savings into the stock market.
The top performing trusts and sectors of 2025
Commodities lead the way.
Which were the most popular investment trusts of 2025?
David Prosser runs through some of the best-selling trusts of the past year.
Time for active managers to shine
David Prosser explains why passive investors should consider investment trusts in 2026.
Meet the manager: Sanjeev Lakhani
Co-Portfolio Manager of Impax Environmental Markets.
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.
Edinburgh Worldwide tender blocked
Active ETF Intelligence – taking stock of the first few weeks
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Dividend Income
10 April 2026
JEMI helps income investors capture the growth potential of emerging markets.
Aberdeen Asia Focus
10 April 2026
Excellent stock selection has driven impressive long-term returns.
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.
