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Latest articles, press releases and videos
Which platform is the best choice for investment companies?
New AIC research identifies the best platforms to use for investment companies, whether you’re a £50-a-month kind of investor or have a large portfolio.
Where to go from here?
Andrew Bell, CEO of Witan Investment Trust, discusses how to make sense of the current global outlook.
Saving for the next generation
David Prosser explores how saving with investment companies can make a huge dent in university costs.
How to supercharge your returns
David Prosser explains how reinvesting dividends makes a huge difference.
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.
VCTs: a 30-year legacy
Featuring comments from James Hendry of Gresham House Ventures, which manages the Baronsmead VCTs, Peter Dines of Mercia Ventures, which manages the Northern VCTs and Robert Whitby-Smith of Albion Capital, which manages the Albion VCTs.
VCTs: a 30-year legacy
Featuring comments from James Hendry of Gresham House Ventures, which manages the Baronsmead VCTs, Peter Dines of Mercia Ventures, which manages the Northern VCTs and Robert Whitby-Smith of Albion Capital, which manages the Albion VCTs.
Recorded in February 2025.
VCTs are celebrating their 30th Birthday – why have they been so successful?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. Annabel Brodie-Smith, James Hendry, Peter Dines and Robert Whitby-Smith discuss why VCTs have been so successful over the past 30 years.
Recorded in February 2025.
What types of companies are you investing in and why?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. A panel of venture capital trust (VCT) managers talk about the types of companies they are currently investing in and why.
Recorded in February 2025.
What’s the current appetite for VCT investment?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. Annabel Brodie-Smith asks venture capital trust (VCT) managers what the current appetite is for VCT investment.
Recorded in February 2025.
What economic and social benefits do VCTs provide?
VCTs: a 30-year legacy. James Hendry, Peter Dines and Robert Whitby-Smith explain the social and economic benefits of venture capital trusts (VCTs).
Recorded in February 2025.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Me and my trusts: Moira O’Neill
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks journalist Moira O'Neill how she encourages people to invest, what trusts she holds and what she likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Moira O’Neill
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks journalist Moira O'Neill how she encourages people to invest, what trusts she holds and what she likes about investment trusts.
Recorded in March 2025.
Me and my trusts: Moira O'Neill - how do you encourage people to invest in the stock market?
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks journalist Moira O'Neill how she encourages people to invest in the stock market.
Me and my trusts: Moira O'Neill - what investment trusts do you hold and why?
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks journalist Moira O'Neill what trusts she holds.
Me and my trusts: Moira O'Neill - what do you like about investment trusts?
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor of the Association of Investment Companies, asks journalist Moira O'Neill what she likes about investment trusts.
HydrogenOne first quarter NAV broadly stable, manager publishes new “Hydrogen Handbook”
Polar Capital Global Financials launches 100% tender offer
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.
