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Data as at: 12/02/2026
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Objective
To achieve long-term total returns for shareholders primarily by investment in a broad cross-section of small to medium sized UK quoted companies.
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Launch date
01/03/1988
January
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
William Tamworth, Mark Niznik
Dividend frequency
Quarterly
Wind-up provisions
The next continuation vote will be proposed at the AGM in 2027 and every three years thereafter.
Continuation vote
3 yearly
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110.65 | 123.50 | 372.50 | 415.56 | -10.36 | 0 | 4.03 | Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec | 1.03 (31/01/2025) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | 3.850 | No | 2026 |
| 06/11/2025 | 05/12/2025 | 3.850 | No | 2026 |
| 31/07/2025 | 29/08/2025 | 3.850 | No | 2026 |
| 08/05/2025 | 12/06/2025 | 3.450 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artemis UK Future Leaders | Share price total return | 3.3 | -8.4 | -11.4 | 61.4 |
| UK Smaller Companies AIC sector | Share price total return | 15.8 | 20.0 | 15.6 | 115.3 |
| Morningstar UK Small Cap * | Total return | 21.8 | 29.2 | 25.3 | 96.8 |
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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
29,703,901
20,122,535
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52,772 | 1,221,656 | 16,676,130 | 63,500,115 |
| Average | N/A | 53,115 | 65,914 | 50,357 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.20 | 4.68 | 61.19 | 281.54 |
| Average | N/A | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.22 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB00B1FL3C76 | AFL | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 31/01/2025
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| 4imprint Group PLC | 5.1 |
| JTC PLC Ordinary Shares | 5.0 |
| Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC | 4.0 |
| Hilton Food Group PLC | 3.8 |
| Hill & Smith PLC | 3.7 |
| AJ Bell PLC | 3.2 |
| Coats Group PLC | 3.1 |
| Chemring Group PLC | 3.0 |
| Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC | 2.9 |
| Hollywood Bowl Group PLC | 2.8 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
