Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, our managers celebrate the renaissance of Japan and Ian Cowie goes fishing for minnows.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Inside Monks Investment Trust
Charles Plowden, Manager, explains how Monks Investment Trust aims to capture pockets of growth others may overlook.
A better deal on charges
David Prosser talks more on what comparisons investors can make between funds before they buy.
“Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful” – Warren Buffett
David Prosser discusses two ways investors can stay invested in equities while playing close attention to risk management.
Much ado about nothing
Fran Radano explains why being a long-term investor enables him to see past the US election.
The emerging markets “perfect storm”
Emerging markets have been among the best performing asset classes so far in 2016. Carlos Hardenberg looks at whether the rally will be sustained.
“Run a profit, cut a loss”: Should investors be thinking about taking their money out of the market?
David Prosser argues that there are two good reasons to stay invested.
Ian Sayers blog: The Great British Break Off
Ian Sayers on the technical challenge of UK fund regulation post-Brexit
‘They grow up so fast’
Tom Walker, Portfolio Manager of Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust discusses how his approach to global equities is designed with long-term goals in mind.
“Sell in May and go away, don’t come back till St Leger’s Day”: More than just an old wives tale?
David Prosser examines whether investors should really sell up on the 1st May and buy back in during September.
Annabel Brodie-Smith blog: The serious business of being a student
Annabel Brodie-Smith looks at student debt and how investment companies can have a role to play in building a long-term nest egg.
With decreasing interest rates, why should investors consider investment companies?
Following the Bank of England’s interest rate cut, David Prosser discusses where income seeking investors could be looking.
Neil Mumford blog: Searching for reliable income in an unreliable world
Investment trusts are attractive for pensioners looking to generate retirement income, says chartered financial planner Neil Mumford.
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.
Schroder Income Growth Fund marks 30 years of dividend increases
Franklin Global solves its problems by agreeing to merge with Invesco Global Equity Income
Home REIT: Patron Capital offers £123m for 700 properties
Stricken Hydrogen Capital Growth in race to wind down after fund’s cash pile dwindles to £1.1m
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
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Saving for your children’s future?
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Glossary
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