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
What is the appeal of global equities for income seekers?
Craig Baker, Manager of Alliance trust, explains the appeal of global equities for income seekers.
AIC to rename three sectors
The new sectors are Financials & Financial Innovation, India / Indian Subcontinent and Technology & Technology Innovation.
Why is the UK a good opportunity for income investors now?
The managers of City of London, Alliance and JPMorgan Claverhouse discuss why they believe the UK is a good opportunity for income investors now.
Which sectors or regions are you looking at to maintain dividend growth in the future?
The managers of City of London, Alliance and JPMorgan Claverhouse discuss the sectors and regions they are looking at to maintain dividend growth in the future.
How have you achieved so many years of dividend growth?
The managers of City of London, Alliance and JPMorgan Claverhouse discuss how they have achieved over 50 years of dividend growth.
Celebrating 50 years of dividend heroes
The AIC held a roundtable discussion with the managers of City of London Investment Trust, Alliance Trust and JPMorgan Claverhouse to discuss these companies with 50 or more years of dividend increases.
Sister, sister
When it comes to investment managers running both investment companies and open-ended funds with very similar remits, David Prosser discusses why investors might be better off in the investment company.
Majority of investors in VCTs use them to save for retirement
VCT investors typically have 13% of assets invested in these tax-efficient vehicles.
Three investment companies join the next generation of dividend heroes
27 investment companies have raised dividends for 10 to 19 consecutive years.
ISA millionaires
The 28 investment companies that would have made you £1,000,000.
Looking for dividends?
David Prosser discusses the 18 ‘dividend hero’ investment companies which have been raising dividends for at least 20 years in a row.
Dividend heroes
Exceptional eight investment companies have raised dividends for 50+ years.
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
Impax AM shares crash as loss of Environmental Markets trust heightens concern over asset outflows
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.
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An introduction to ESG
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Saving for your children’s future?
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Glossary
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