Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, we discover how Europe is thriving despite tariff tensions and Ian Cowie explains why diversification is more important than ever.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
The outlook for the UK Growth sector
Opportunities for growth investors in UK small and mid-cap stocks.
Why did we invest?
Spotting a company that can harness a long term structural market shift is a potent force for value creation.
My best investment - Alexander Wright, Manager, Fidelity Special Values
"My investment process is geared towards finding unloved companies with downside protection that have unrecognised growth options."
Blog: Investors in the driving seat…and not before time
Ian Sayers gives his view on the platforms conclusion.
My best investment - Michael Morris, Picton Property Income Limited
Why property is about buying well and focussing on income generation.
The outlook for the commercial property sector
How does commercial property justify its place in a diversified portfolio?
Mind the Gap: Property managers focus on prime locations
What is the outlook for the property investment company sector?
A week in the life of...Mike Adams
Mike Adams, Chief Executive of MedicX describes his busy working week.
An approach to income investing
The manager shares his strategy for investment in the income sector.
What should investors consider when choosing an investment fund?
Which factors are most important when deciding where to put your money?
Things on the up for closed-ended funds
The message from the sector is a positive one.
Changes are afoot for the investment company sector
How will the industry be more accessible to retail investors?
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: Gavin Lumsden
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, which investment trusts he holds in his portfolio.
Recorded in May 2025.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden
Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, on what got him into investing, why he prefers investment trusts to other funds, and what trusts he holds in his own portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden reveals what investment trusts he holds, and why.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist, which investment trusts he holds in his portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden on what got him investing in investment trusts
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC), speaks to Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist and editor, about how he got into investing and what he likes about investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Gavin Lumsden on why he prefers investment trusts to other funds.
Nick Gardner, Investment Editor at the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) asks Gavin Lumsden, award-winning Investment Journalist and editor, about why he prefers investment trusts to other types of fund.
Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets beats benchmark for second year
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.
