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
My best investment - Andrew Lebus, Pantheon International Participations
Andrew Lebus describes what makes a successful investment.
Ian Sayers blog: What’s good for the goose…
A blog by Ian Sayers, Director General, AIC on investment companies outperforming comparable open-ended funds.
The importance of regular savings
David Prosser explains why investors shouldn’t necessarily ‘sell in May and go away’.
Ian Sayers blog: If an annuity were a home, a castle might become a prison
Ian Sayers, Director General, AIC, on pensions reform.
A look at investment company charges
David Prosser takes a look at fund charges in both the closed and open ended collectives universe.
In the interest of investors
The advantages of a closed-ended structure.
My best investment - Ilario Di Bon, Head of Equities, Alliance Trust
Ilario Di Bon, Head of Equities at Alliance Trust, describes an investment choice that’s been particularly successful.
The evolution of British Assets Trust
How does the robustness of the closed-ended structure aid success?
Remaining committed to investment strategy
Why commitment is crucial to long-term outperformance.
The New ISA: Embracing investment companies
The closed-ended sector offers attractive opportunities for investors.
Ian Sayers blog: Solving the conundrum of pensions advice
Ian Sayers, Director General, AIC on latest pension reforms.
The outlook for technology
Does the technology sector remain in good shape?
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!
Invesco Bond Income Plus Ltd - Portfolio Update
04/02/2025 - 12:00
BlackRock Income and Growth Investment Trust Plc - Compliance with Listing Rule 15.6.8R
04/02/2025 - 11:20
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.
