Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month Compass blasts off, revealing the investment trusts joining the space race. And Ian Cowie analyses why investment trusts outperform their sister funds.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Venture capital trusts after the Budget
Managers explain what tax changes mean for investors.
Discounts: a price worth paying with investment trusts?
David Prosser on why the issue of investment trust discounts may have been overblown.
The top 20 most viewed investment trusts
City of London was the most viewed trust on theaic.co.uk in 2025.
Fantasy fund manager competition 2026
Six financial journalists select their favoured trusts for this year and beyond.
AIC comments on defeat of Saba’s proposals at Edinburgh Worldwide
Shareholders turn out in force to reject the activist’s plans for the trust.
Meet the manager: Adam Norris
Portfolio Manager of CT Global Managed Portfolio Trust.
Small but beautiful: experts reveal their favourite investment trusts with less than £200 million of assets
These small trusts are hidden gems for investors.
FCA must “finish what it started” on cost disclosures
AIC presses FCA to reform post-sale (MiFID) cost disclosures without delay.
Time is running out on to max out on VCT tax relief
David Prosser on what the changes to venture capital trusts mean for investors.
Director talk: Richard Class
Richard is a director of TwentyFour Select Monthly Income Fund.
Include shareholder voting legislation in King’s Speech
AIC urges government to press on with promised voting reform.
AIC asks government to explain exclusion of investment companies from Pension Schemes Bill
House of Lords begins committee stage discussions on bill today.
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.
Which investment trusts are backing the new space race?
Renewables Infrastructure Group promises £300m more disposals and fee cut ahead of AGM continuation vote
Morning briefing: F&C shares split; Mid Wynd cuts Lazard’s fees for two years; Ruffer buys Tips and S&P 500 calls; Unite extends buybacks after St Pancras sale; plus Grainger
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.
