Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie blasts into space and explains how he will vote on Edinburgh Worldwide. We dive into discounts and reveal the 2025 fantasy fund manager winner.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Meet the manager: James Harries
Manager of STS Global Income & Growth Trust.
Fantasy fund manager: portfolios struggle to gain much ground in August
James Baxter-Derrington is closing the gap on Rosie Murray-West after a strong month for China.
Meet the manager: Charlotte Cuthbertson
Manager of MIGO Opportunities Trust.
Why investment trusts have all the answers for income investing: Annabel Brodie-Smith explains
At the Investor Summit, Annabel Brodie-Smith talks about the benefits of investment trusts and how the managers in her panel explained investment trusts' advantages for income investors.
Investment Company Showcase 2025: Interview with Nick Train
Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC, talks to Nick Train, ahead of the Showcase, on 10 October 2025.
In search of inflation-busting income
David Prosser considers how savers should tackle falling savings rates and rising inflation.
The case for commodity focused investment trusts
David Prosser explains why the sector could be a good way to diversify your portfolio.
Investment Company Showcase 2025: Interview with Jack Caffrey
Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC, talks to Jack Caffrey, ahead of the Showcase, on 10 October 2025 Recorded in July 2025.
How do fund managers talk to kids about investing?
Experts share their top tips about investing for Generation Alpha.
Meet the manager: Marcus Phayre-Mudge
Manager of TR Property Investment Trust.
Investing in a bubble
Investment trusts can steer a steady course when markets are febrile, writes David Prosser.
Meet the manager: Rory Stokes
Portfolio Manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on what started him investing
Award-winning financial journalist Linus Uhlig explains what triggered him to start investing.
Recorded October 2025.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on what trusts he holds, and why
Linus Uhlig, senior reporter on Investment Week, reveals what investment trusts he holds in his own portfolio.
Recorded October 2025.
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig on why he prefers investment trusts
Linus Uhlig, senior reporter on Investment Week, on what he likes about investment trusts.
Recorded October 2025.
Thematic research
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2026 Trust Review: Winterflood switches to Lowland and RIT Capital in search of value
Bankers bets on tech stocks believing AI spending is “still some way from the peak”
Morning briefing: Saba lifts Gore Street Energy stake to 11%; Great Portland Estates reports “strong” third quarter; plus RTW, AJOT, JPEL, FTF
Six arrested in connection with Home REIT fraud and bribery investigation
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
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.
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