Compass: The AIC's monthly newsletter
Compass is off to a whirlwind start as we consider Saba’s proposals. Ian Cowie weighs up trusts under Trump and our first ever fantasy fund manager competition is up and running.
Latest articles, press releases and videos
Me and my trusts: Ian Cowie - what got you started with investing and investment trusts?
Nick Gardner of the Association of Investment Companies asks journalist Ian Cowie why he started investing in stocks and shares and what got him into investment trusts.
Experts pick their favourite investment trusts “to add some spice to a portfolio”
A selection of adventurous trust choices which aim to boost returns over time
Director talk: Ominder Dhillon
Ominder is a director of City of London and Fidelity Special Values.
The hunt for a sustainable income
David Prosser explains why investment trusts offer a good choice for investors as interest rates continue to fall.
ESG Attitudes Tracker: passion for ESG investing cools further
The number of private investors who say they consider ESG when investing has dropped for the third year in a row, according to the annual ESG Attitudes Tracker from the AIC.
Parents calling on Bank of Gran and Grandad to give their kids a head start in life
Struggling parents say grandparents could do more to help.
AIC calls on Treasury to include VCTs in cost disclosure exemption
Draft legislation to exclude investment companies from the requirement to produce Key Information Documents does not apply to VCTs, the AIC has learned.
Investment Company Showcase: Annabel Brodie-Smith on why you should come to the Showcase
Annabel Brodie-Smith explains what makes the Investment Company Showcase such a great event and why you should attend on 11 October.
Meet the manager: Tom Williams
Investment Manager of Downing Renewables and Infrastructure Trust (DORE).
Investment Company Showcase: Richard Stone on why you should come to the Showcase
Richard Stone explains what makes the Investment Company Showcase such a great event and why you should attend on 11 October.
Meet the manager: David Moss
Portfolio Manager of CT UK High Income Trust.
Investment Company Showcase 2024: Ian Lance, Manager of Temple Bar Investment Trust
Ian Lance interview with Annabel Brodie-Smith, Communications Director of the AIC, ahead of Ian's presentation at the Investment Company Showcase 2024 on 11 October 2024.
Building a better future: investing in infrastructure
Interview featuring Philip Kent, Lead Adviser of GCP Infrastructure Investments, Jean-Hugues de Lamaze, Partner at Redwheel-Ecofin and Portfolio Manager of Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure and Benn Mikula, CEO & Managing Partner of Cordiant Capital, which manages Cordiant Digital Infrastructure.
Building a better future: investing in infrastructure
Interview featuring Philip Kent, Lead Adviser of GCP Infrastructure Investments, Jean-Hugues de Lamaze, Partner at Redwheel-Ecofin and Portfolio Manager of Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure and Benn Mikula, CEO & Managing Partner of Cordiant Capital, which manages Cordiant Digital Infrastructure.
Recorded January 2025.
Building a better future: what’s the outlook for your trust in 2025?
Annabel Brodie-Smith, Philip Kent, Jean-Hugues de Lamaze and Benn Mikula discuss the outlook for the infrastructure sector.
Recorded January 2025.
Building a better future: why should investors consider your trust right now?
Building a better future: investing in infrastructure. A panel of infrastructure investment trust managers explain why investors should consider their trust at the moment.
Recorded January 2025.
Building a better future: what are the biggest risks to your portfolio?
Annabel Brodie-Smith asks infrastructure managers about the risks to their portfolios.
Recorded January 2025.
Building a better future: how often do you go and see projects and do you look for?
Philip Kent, Jean-Hugues de Lamaze and Benn Mikula talk about their site visits and what they look for on them.
Recorded January 2025.
Thematic research
Third-party thematic research on investment companies can be found below.
AIC Investment Company Showcase
Interview with Craig Baker
Interview with Craig Baker, Manager of Alliance Witan, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Craig's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Gaurav Narain
Interview with Gaurav Narain, Principal Adviser of India Capital Growth Fund, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024
Interview with Ian Lance
Interview with Ian Lance, Manager of Temple Bar Investment Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Ian's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Jasmine Yeo
Interview with Jasmine Yeo, Co-Manager of Ruffer Investment Company, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Jasmine's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Joe Bauernfreund
Interview with Joe Bauernfreund, Manager of AVI Japan Opportunity Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Joe's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Mike Seidenberg
Interview with Mike Seidenberg, Lead Portfolio Manager of Allianz Technology Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Mike's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Stuart Widdowson
Interview with Stuart Widdowson, Co-Manager of Odyssean Investment Trust, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Interview with Tom Williams
Interview with Tom Williams, Co-Manager of Downing Renewables & Infrastructure, at the Association of Investment Companies' Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Tom alongside other fund managers in our 'Green means go' panel from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Kirsty Gibson
Interview with Kirsty Gibson, Co-Manager of Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust, at the AIC’s Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Kirsty's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Richard Shepherd-Cross
Interview with Richard Shepherd-Cross, Manager of Custodian Property Income REIT, at the AIC’s Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Richard's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
Interview with Laura Foll
Interview with Laura Foll, Co-Manager of Law Debenture Corporation, Lowland Investment Company and Henderson Opportunities Trust at the AIC’s Investment Company Showcase.
Recorded October 2024.
Watch Laura's full presentation from this year's Showcase here.
VH Global Energy Infrastructure monitoring impact of tariffs on Mexico
JPMorgan EMEA beats benchmark but still overshadowed by events in Russia
QuotedData’s morning briefing 4 February 2025 – MGCI, BNKR, SRE, GPE
Saba loses Keystone Positive change too!
BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc - Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings
04/02/2025 - 09:50
Global Opportunities Trust Plc - Holding(s) in Company
04/02/2025 - 09:50
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.
