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
Unexpected Brexit opportunities
Alasdair McKinnon, Manager of The Scottish Investment Trust, explains why the surprises of the past year have been a gift for 'ugly duckling' investors.
Ian Sayers blog: Flat whites and consumer rights
Ian Sayers invites the FCA out for a coffee to discuss the Asset Management Market Study.
Time to give up on investment funds? Not all of them
David Prosser shares the questions investors should ask when approaching the investment market.
The future is Real
Will Fulton, Manager of UK Commercial Property Trust, on what’s next for UK real estate.
How to stay ahead of market highs
With the stock market hitting record levels, David Prosser looks at how investors can make the most of the bullish environment.
Environmental markets
Jon Forster, Co-Manager of Impax Environmental Markets, explains why drivers of the environmental sector are increasingly beyond political intervention.
Biotechnology is undeterred
Geoffrey Hsu, Portfolio Manager of The Biotech Growth Trust, reveals why the fundamentals of biotechnology remain strong.
Should you sell in May and go away?
David Prosser asks whether the old investment adage holds true, or whether there is more to the story.
“The only certainty is there is much to be uncertain about”
Charles Luke, Manager of Murray Income Trust, gives his thoughts on the impact of Brexit on the UK.
Something for nothing
The ISA allowance has increased to £20,000 meaning investors can save almost a third as much again in their ISA.
Outlook for Europe
Sam Morse, Manager of Fidelity European Values, on the outlook for Europe as Brexit begins.
The social value of VCTs
Patrick Reeve, Managing Partner of Albion Ventures explains why socially positive investment is good for investors.
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.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Home REIT receives tender offer for company
Challenges continue for Finsbury Growth & Income Trust leading to continuation vote in 2026
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
04/12/2024 - 17:40
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
04/12/2024 - 17:40
BlackRock Income and Growth Investment Trust Plc - Transaction in Own Shares
04/12/2024 - 17:40
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.
