Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, we preview the Investment Company Showcase. Ian Cowie reveals his investment plan for his grandchildren and managers explore the latest innovations in healthcare.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Taking the fight to climate change
David Prosser looks at investment companies with a positive environmental impact.
20 investment companies achieve dividend hero status
There are now 20 investment companies that are dividend heroes, having increased their annual dividends for 20 years in a row.
Winner of AIC Shareholder Engagement Award to be announced in September
“Biggest platforms in sector” leading on shareholder engagement – lang cat.
Investment Trust Outlook | Asia - July 2023
What is the outlook for Asian equities and where are the attractive risks that are worth backing? Experts from abrdn and Schroders join us to discuss:
In search of income
David Prosser on the investment companies with dividends that can compete with the best savings accounts.
Meet the manager: Job Curtis
Portfolio Manager of City of London Investment Trust.
Upfront investment or regular savings?
David Prosser examines which approach delivers better returns over time.
AIC responds to Treasury Committee report on venture capital
Call for urgent action on VCTs’ sunset clause.
Investment Trust Edge | July 2023
In this Investment Trust Edge episode, we are joined by two expert Emma Bird, Head of Investment Trusts Research, Winterflood Investment Trusts, and James Carthew, Head o...
Investment Trust Edge | 13th July 2023
In this Investment Trust Edge episode, we are joined by two expert Emma Bird, Head of Investment Trusts Research, Winterflood Investment Trusts, and James Carthew, Head o...
Still waiting for the private equity recovery
David Prosser on the Chancellor’s push to get pensions investing in private companies.
Taking the fight to inflation
David Prosser goes in search of inflation-busting income and capital growth.
Investment Company Showcase 2026
Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC, talks to fund managers, ahead of the Showcase, on 9 October 2026.
Interview with Job Curtis
Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC, talks to Job Curtis, ahead of the Showcase, on 9 October 2026.
Recorded in July 2026.
Interview with Olivia Markham
Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC, talks to Olivia Markham, ahead of the Showcase, on 9 October 2026.
Recorded in July 2026.
Interview with Masaki Taketsume
Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC, talks to Masaki Taketsume, ahead of the Showcase, on 9 October 2026.
Recorded in July 2026.
Interview with Rhys Davies
Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC, talks to Rhys Davies, ahead of the Showcase, on 9 October 2026.
Recorded in July 2026.
Thematic research
Research on investment trusts that focuses on a particular sector or theme can be found below. This research is produced by other companies and is not endorsed by the AIC.
Public access to private businesses
Saba responds to Gore Street over failed German asset sale
Supermarket Income completes deployment of £100m equity raise
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.
