Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, we discover how to invest in SpaceX, Revolut and TikTok. Ian Cowie hunts for opportunities in Europe and we reveal the trusts that would have made you an ISA millionaire.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Me and my trusts: Linus Uhlig
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), speaks to Linus Uhlig, senior reporter on Investment Week, about what got him into investing and why he prefers investment trusts.
Director talk: Helen Sinclair
Helen is a director of Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust and Shires Income, and chairs Octopus Future Generations VCT.
Emerging markets are making an overdue comeback
David Prosser on the potential for emerging markets investment trusts.
Meet the manager: Richard Hickman
Managing Director of HarbourVest Private Equity (HVPE).
ESG Attitudes Tracker: sentiment sours among financial advisers and wealth managers
But 96% recommend sustainable funds and ESG is now embedded in processes.
Fantasy fund manager: all change at the top of the table with some big fund moves
Moira O’Neill jumps from third to first place
The investment trusts investing in the data centre boom
Analysts comment on trusts with exposure to data centres and clean power.
Investment trusts prove their mettle
David Prosser on closed-ended funds outperforming open-ended counterparts.
Winners of the AIC Shareholder Communication Awards 2025
The awards recognise exceptional shareholder communication by AIC member investment trusts and their managers.
Winners of the AIC Media Awards 2025
The awards recognise the journalists who have best educated private investors and financial advisers about investment companies.
Asian emerging markets set to continue strong year
Investment trust managers point to global tech leaders and pro-growth policies.
Investment trusts beat cash over 100% of ten-year periods during last 30 years
Our data demonstrates the power of stock market investing.
Me and my trusts: Faith Archer
Faith Archer, freelance personal finance journalist, on why she’s a fan of investment trusts and which trusts she owns.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks Faith Archer, freelance personal finance journalist, what prompted her to start investing, what she likes about investment trusts and what trusts she holds in her own portfolio.
Recorded in February 2026.
Me and my trusts: Faith Archer – what got you investing in stocks and shares?
Faith Archer, freelance personal finance journalist, explains what prompted her to start investing in the stock market.
Me and my trusts: Faith Archer – what do you particularly like about investment trusts?
Faith Archer, freelance personal finance journalist, explains why she prefers investment trusts for her savings.
Me and my trusts: Faith Archer - what trusts do you hold in your own portfolio and why?
Faith Archer explains what trusts she has chosen for her own savings.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
As war rages, should you go “defensive” or “defence”?
Onward Opportunities eyes Main Market after rapid growth on AIM
Alliance Witan says balance is important as AI caution sees multi-manager fund fall behind MSCI World index
Saba takes £96m stake in Allianz Technology and makes it one of eight holdings in its activist ETF
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.
