Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
This month in Compass, we reveal the best performing sectors of 2025 and Ian Cowie shares his fantasy fund muck ups.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Blog: Investors in the driving seat…and not before time
Ian Sayers gives his view on the platforms conclusion.
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?
My best investment - Michael Morris, Picton Property Income Limited
Why property is about buying well and focussing on income generation.
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?
What potential does the Smaller Companies sector hold?
An article from Neil Hermon, fund manager of Henderson Smaller Companies.
The outlook for the investment company industry by Andrew Bell, recently elected chairman of the AIC
AIC Chairman’s comment on the investment company industry.
Budget or bust?
Aberdeen Asset management host a debate with Andrew Neil, Presenter, and Fraser Nelson, Editor of the Spectator, on what the 2012 Budget means for Britain's future.
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: Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis, host of the Money Makers podcast and editor of the Investment Companies Handbook, on how he discovered investment trusts, what he likes about them and what trusts he holds in his portfolio.
Recorded in June 2025.
Me and my trusts: Jonathan Davis
Jonathan Davis, host of the Money Makers podcast and editor of the Investment Companies Handbook, on how he discovered investment trusts, what he likes about them and what trusts he holds in his portfolio.
Me and my trusts: Jonathan Davis - what investment trusts do you hold in your own portfolio?
Nick Gardner, investment editor at the Association of Investment Companies, asks Jonathan Davis what trusts he holds in his own portfolio and why.
Me and my trusts: Jonathan Davis - how did you discover investment trusts?
Nick Gardner, investment editor at the Association of Investment Companies, asks Jonathan Davis how he discovered investment trusts.
Me and my trusts: Jonathan Davis - what do you particularly like about investment trusts?
Nick Gardner, investment editor at the Association of Investment Companies, asks Jonathan Davis what he particularly likes about investment trusts.
Overcoming a cash ISA allowance reduction through investment trusts
‘Excited’ Polar Capital Technology delivers 537% over 10 years but warns upside ‘limited’ in short term
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.
