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Data as at: 17/02/2026
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Objective
To achieve long-term investment returns for private investors, including tax free dividends, by investing primarily in a diverse portfolio of UK growth businesses, whether unquoted or traded on AIM.
AIC sector
Management group
Launch date
30/01/2001
September
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Trevor Hope, Ken Wotton, Tania Hayes, Andrew Hampshire
Dividend frequency
Semi-Annually
Wind-up provisions
The Company has unlimited life.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220.22 | 236.67 | 53.00 | 55.75 | -4.93 | N/A | 7.55 | Mar, Aug | 2.86 (31/03/2024) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/02/2026 | 24/03/2026 | 2.250 | No | 2025 |
| 07/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 1.750 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baronsmead Second Venture Trust | Share price total return | 7.5 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 30.8 |
| VCT AIC sector | Share price total return | -3.9 | -11.3 | 2.1 | 47.4 |
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Share structure
Number of shares
415,518,525
64,522,241
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17,916,136 | 18,026,421 | 32,801,347 | 59,004,528 |
| Average | N/A | 819,383 | 129,650 | 46,097 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9.50 | 9.55 | 17.12 | 34.06 |
| Average | N/A | 0.43 | 0.07 | 0.03 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0030028103 | BMD | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 31/03/2025
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Cerillion Plc | 10.5 |
| NetCall PLC | 7.4 |
| Patchworks Integration Ltd | 3.4 |
| IDOX PLC | 3.1 |
| Property Franchise Group Plc | 3.0 |
| Airfinity Ltd | 2.6 |
| Panthera Biopartners Ltd | 2.3 |
| Anpario plc | 1.8 |
| Popsa Holdings ltd | 1.7 |
| Scurri Web Services Ltd | 1.4 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
