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Data as at: 14/01/2026
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Objective
To be a core investment for investors that delivers a real return over the long term through a combination of capital growth and a rising dividend. The Company invests primarily in global equities across a wide range of different sectors and industries to achieve its objective.
AIC sector
Management group
Launch date
21/04/1888
December
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Mark Davis, Stuart Gray, Craig Baker
Dividend frequency
Quarterly
Wind-up provisions
The Company has an unlimited life.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,913.15 | 5,547.46 | 1,286.00 | 1,355.12 | -5.10 | 5 | 2.08 | Apr, Jul, Oct, Dec | 0.56 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/11/2025 | 31/12/2025 | 7.080 | No | 2025 |
| 28/08/2025 | 30/09/2025 | 7.080 | No | 2025 |
| 29/05/2025 | 30/06/2025 | 7.080 | No | 2025 |
| 27/02/2025 | 31/03/2025 | 6.730 | No | 2024 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Witan | Share price total return | 4.5 | 37.7 | 58.5 | 225.8 |
| Global AIC sector | Share price total return | 15.3 | 46.7 | 19.3 | 286.3 |
| Morningstar Developed Markets * | Total return | 12.9 | 54.1 | 75.2 | 257.6 |
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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
382,049,144
23,144,838
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 549,416 | 10,012,442 | 138,257,120 | 484,205,088 |
| Average | N/A | 500,622 | 546,471 | 383,985 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7.07 | 128.39 | 1,716.04 | 5,380.01 |
| Average | N/A | 6.42 | 6.78 | 4.27 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB00B11V7W98 | ALW | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 31/10/2025
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Corp | 4.7 |
| Amazon.com Inc | 2.4 |
| Visa Inc Class A | 2.0 |
| Mastercard Inc Class A | 1.8 |
| Alphabet Inc Class A | 1.7 |
| Salesforce Inc | 1.5 |
| UnitedHealth Group Inc | 1.5 |
| Unilever PLC | 1.4 |
| London Stock Exchange Group PLC | 1.4 |
| Diageo PLC | 1.3 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
