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Data as at: 29/11/2023
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Objective
To achieve a NAV total return greater than that of the NSCI (XIC) over the long term by investing in a diversified portfolio of small UK quoted companies.
AIC sector
Management group
Aberforth Partners
Company website
Launch date
10/12/1990
December
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Jeremy George Alexander Hall, Euan Robin Macdonald, Sam Ford, Christopher Watt, Peter Shaw
Dividend frequency
Semi-Annually
Wind-up provisions
The continuation of the Fund is voted on by shareholders at every 3rd AGM. The next vote will occur at the AGM in March 2026.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,097.39 | 1,273.93 | 1,300.00 | 1,443.98 | -9.97 | 4 | 3.64 | Jan, Jul | 0.8 (31/12/2022) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-Dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2023 | 25/08/2023 | 12.950 | Income | No | 2023 |
| 09/02/2023 | 08/03/2023 | 26.950 | Income | No | 2022 |
| 09/02/2023 | 08/03/2023 | 8.300 | Income | Yes | 2022 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberforth Smaller Companies | Share price total return | 3.8 | 20.4 | 24.4 | 68.1 |
| UK Smaller Companies AIC sector | Share price total return | -1.2 | 0.2 | 16.6 | 76.6 |
| Morningstar UK Small Cap * | Total return | -2.4 | -2 | 8.3 | 36.4 |
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* The Morningstar market index is not necessarily the official benchmark of the investment company, however it has been identified as an appropriate comparative index. Please hover over the definition for further detail on the index construction.
Share structure
Number of shares
84,414,605
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 254,417 | 2,767,705 | 31,908,277 | 198,118,301 |
| Average | N/A | 120,335 | 126,620 | 157,112 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3.31 | 34.93 | 405.73 | 2,423.95 |
| Average | N/A | 1.52 | 1.61 | 1.92 |
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Trading details
Top holdings
Data as at : 31/10/2023
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| FirstGroup PLC | 3.3 |
| Wilmington PLC | 3.2 |
| International Personal Finance PLC | 2.9 |
| Redde Northgate PLC | 2.7 |
| Wincanton PLC | 2.6 |
| Vesuvius PLC | 2.5 |
| Morgan Advanced Materials PLC | 2.4 |
| Just Group PLC | 2.3 |
| TI Fluid Systems PLC | 2.1 |
| Net Current Assets/Liabilities | -3.7 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
