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Data as at: 15/07/2026
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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
03/04/1998
September
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Ken Wotton, Steve Cordiner, 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205.02 | 216.50 | 46.00 | 48.57 | -5.30 | N/A | 8.15 | Mar, Aug | 2.34 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | 07/09/2026 | 1.500 | No | 2026 |
| 26/02/2026 | 24/03/2026 | 2.000 | 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 Venture Trust | Share price total return | 0.3 | 4.0 | -10.8 | 19.6 |
| VCT AIC sector | Share price total return | -4.4 | -13.4 | -10.8 | 37.0 |
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Share structure
Number of shares
445,703,890
69,815,101
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 12,794,291 | 55,355,085 | 86,220,536 |
| Average | N/A | 581,559 | 218,795 | 67,997 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | N/A | 5.89 | 26.79 | 44.29 |
| Average | N/A | 0.27 | 0.11 | 0.03 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0002631934 | BVT | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 30/09/2025
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Cerillion plc | 8.0 |
| Netcall plc | 5.6 |
| Patchworks Integration Ltd | 4.0 |
| Property Franchise Group plc | 3.2 |
| Airfinity Ltd | 2.4 |
| IDOX plc | 1.6 |
| Diaceutics plc | 1.4 |
| Popsa Holdings Ltd | 1.4 |
| Scurri Web Services Ltd | 1.3 |
| Clarilis Ltd | 1.2 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
