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Data as at: 04/12/2025
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Objective
To achieve a total return greater than that of the DNSCI (XIC) over the long term by investing in a diversified portfolio of small UK quoted companies.
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Launch date
10/12/1990
December
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Jeremy George Alexander Hall, Euan Robin Macdonald, Samuel George Ford, Duncan MacInnes, Robert Scott Moncrieff, Peter Robert 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.
Continuation vote
3 yearly
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,251.57 | 1,424.83 | 1,564.00 | 1,730.52 | -9.62 | 3 | 2.79 | Jan, Jul | 0.78 (31/12/2024) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 | 28/08/2025 | 14.300 | No | 2025 |
| 06/02/2025 | 10/03/2025 | 30.000 | No | 2024 |
| 06/02/2025 | 10/03/2025 | 6.000 | Yes | 2024 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberforth Smaller Companies | Share price total return | 8.0 | 31.2 | 44.8 | 82.9 |
| UK Smaller Companies AIC sector | Share price total return | 6.0 | 18.2 | 13.6 | 75.4 |
| Morningstar UK Small Cap * | Total return | 10.8 | 23.0 | 19.7 | 59.1 |
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* The Morningstar market index is not necessarily the official benchmark of the investment trust, but 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
80,023,605
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 103,282 | 3,057,072 | 37,737,529 | 192,291,362 |
| Average | N/A | 138,958 | 149,160 | 152,491 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1.62 | 46.10 | 551.11 | 2,660.44 |
| Average | N/A | 2.10 | 2.18 | 2.11 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0000066554 | ASL | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 30/11/2025
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Jupiter Fund Management PLC | 3.0 |
| CMC Markets PLC | 3.0 |
| Marston's PLC | 2.8 |
| Wilmington PLC | 2.7 |
| Vesuvius PLC | 2.7 |
| Galliford Try Holdings PLC | 2.5 |
| Zigup PLC | 2.5 |
| Rathbones Group PLC | 2.5 |
| Senior PLC | 2.4 |
| Net Current Assets/Liabilities | -3.6 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
