Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, Ian Cowie explains what a new PM means to investors, managers reflect on the impact of the Brexit vote and we search for the next mega-IPOs.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
In the current tough environment, what is your view on the outlook for VCTs?
The managers of the Maven VCTs, Calculus VCT and the ProVen VCTs give their outlook for VCTs in the current challenging environment.
Why has there been strong demand for VCTs?
VCT managers: Stuart Veale, Manager of the ProVen VCTs, Ewan MacKinnon, Investment Partner at Maven Capital Partners which manages the Maven VCTs, and Richard Moore, Co-Head of Investments at Calculus Capital which manages Calculus VCT, discuss why there has been strong demand for VCTs.
Three VCT managers discuss the outlook for Britain's ambitious smaller companies
Three VCT managers discuss the outlook for Britain's ambitious smaller companies.
Stamp out stamp duty on investment companies
Scrapping 0.5% tax would level the playing field, eliminate double taxation and boost financing for infrastructure and renewable energy.
Why UK equities offer attractive buying opportunities
Despite continued uncertainty, Alex Wright highlights the opportunity in UK equities and outlines why he expects value to continue to outperform in the current market environment.
Value outperformance to continue into 2023
Nitin Bajaj, portfolio manager of Fidelity Asian Values, outlines why he expects value to continue its strong run as we head into 2023.
Investment Trust Update | 17th January 2023
In this investment trust update, Winterflood introduces 15 names to its recommended list for 2023 and Downing Strategic Microcap makes plans for share buybacks.
Casting our net wide
Nick Price, Portfolio Manager of Fidelity Emerging Markets, highlights areas of opportunity to be found in emerging markets.
Chinese New Year
Investment company managers on the outlook for China in the Year of the Rabbit
Outlook is bright for Japan
Nicholas Price, portfolio manager of Fidelity Japan Trust PLC, discusses why he believes the outlook is bright for Japan in the year ahead.
How a 'forgotten' Japan could play a large role in investment returns
Alex Illingworth, Co-manager of Mid Wynd International Investment Trust, gives several key reasons why Japan is in a better position than other countries to deliver strong returns for the fund.
A focus on resilience in Europe
Sam Morse, portfolio manager of the Fidelity European Trust, assesses the outlook for regional equities.
A decade after the referendum
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of Brexit ten years on.
Where has Brexit left UK investment trusts?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of the Brexit vote on UK investment trusts.
Recorded in June 2026.
The impact of the Brexit vote on UK markets over the last 10 years
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss the impact of the Brexit vote on UK markets over the last 10 years.
Recorded in June 2026.
Is the Brexit decision still an issue for markets today?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss whether the Brexit decision is still an issue for markets today.
Recorded in June 2026.
Why has sentiment towards the UK recovered recently?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss why sentiment towards the UK has recovered recently.
Recorded in June 2026.
Has sentiment towards UK investment trusts changed and why?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss whether sentiment towards UK investment trusts has changed and why.
Recorded in June 2026.
Why are investment trusts well placed for the next decade?
James Henderson of Lowland Investment Company, Mark Niznik of Artemis UK Future Leaders and Simon Gergel of The Merchants Trust discuss why investment trusts are well placed for the next decade.
Recorded in June 2026.
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Europe may not seem exciting, but its companies are
Capital Markets Day 2025: keynote from Major General Paul Tedman
Morning briefing: Residential Secure Income to return proceeds from retirement living sale via B share scheme, plus SCP and GRIT
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
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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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