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Data as at: 16/01/2025
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Objective
To provide shareholders with long-term total returns by investing predominantly in a portfolio of UK listed companies.
AIC sector
Management group
Launch date
14/03/1997
December
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Gary Channon
Dividend frequency
Annually
Wind-up provisions
As per the resolution passed on 28 June 2022 the Company will continue to operate as an investment trust company for a further three year period. The next vote is expected to take place at the Company’s AGM in 2025.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261.23 | 287.37 | 228.00 | 250.82 | -9.10 | 0 | 1.51 | May | 0.45 (31/12/2023) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-Dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2024 | 06/12/2024 | 3.000 | No | 2024 |
| 09/05/2024 | 20/06/2024 | 3.450 | No | 2023 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora UK Alpha | Share price total return | -4.1 | -1.5 | 3.9 | 78.7 |
| UK All Companies AIC sector | Share price total return | 14.2 | 2.5 | 12.6 | 112.5 |
| Morningstar UK * | Total return | 14.8 | 21 | 27.6 | 84.3 |
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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
114,572,742
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 798,185 | 3,955,670 | 33,850,380 | 147,352,115 |
| Average | N/A | 197,784 | 133,269 | 116,761 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1.82 | 8.84 | 83.03 | 317.20 |
| Average | N/A | 0.44 | 0.33 | 0.25 |
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Trading details
Top holdings
Data as at : 30/11/2024
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Cash | 37.0 |
| Frasers Group PLC | 16.8 |
| Castelnau Group Ord | 15.6 |
| Barratt Redrow PLC | 11.4 |
| Lloyds Banking Group PLC | 7.8 |
| Ryanair Holdings PLC | 7.5 |
| Bellway PLC | 3.9 |
| AO World PLC | 0.0 |
| RHI Magnesita NV Ordinary Shares | 0.0 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
