Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month Compass steps into Christmas. We reveal this year’s investment trust star performers, and our managers predict what’s in store for 2026.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
ISAs: use them or lose them
Time is running out to make the most of this year’s ISA allowance. David Prosser explores why investment companies could be a good choice.
The data revolution that could cure the ills of the NHS
BB Healthcare manager, Paul Major, discusses the tech solutions to healthcare’s challenges.
Changing times, one vision
Discover how investment companies have been meeting investors' needs for 150 years.
What is private equity?
Private equity fund managers explain how they help companies grow while aiming to generate good returns for their investors.
Learning to invest in 5 easy steps
A new guide from Janus Henderson Investors.
Taking AIM
Andy Gray, manager of Artemis VCT, discusses why the Alternative Investment Market offers a 'sweet spot' for investors.
From little acorns
Ian Cowie explains how VCTs can help investors do well by doing good.
ISA season
As the end of the tax year approaches, David Prosser explains how to build a balanced, well-planned portfolio.
Slow and steady
In the face of recent market volatility, Jonathan Davis explains why a calm approach is best.
Nick Britton blog: Platform change?
Why it’s important to review whether you’re getting value for money from your investment platform.
Small is mighty
TR European Growth Trust manager Ollie Beckett examines the opportunity of European small-caps.
Going global
Jeroen Huysinga, portfolio manager of JPMorgan Global Growth & Income Trust, discusses why the outlook for equity investing remains positive.
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
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
Suffering from home bias? Try Asia and its smaller companies
GCP Infrastructure: Who needs jam tomorrow when you can get a 10% yield on an almost debt-free investment?
JPMorgan Asia upbeat ahead of continuation vote after new fund managers deliver plenty of growth and income
TwentyFour Select eyes more top-up dividends as “higher for longer” rates outlook boosts floating debt fund
Morning briefing: Saba doubles stake in SDCL Energy; Pacific Assets launches beauty parade; Schroder BSC still mulling options; Regional cuts fund management fee; plus BGFD, RKW, PEY, NRR, SWEF
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.
