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Data as at: 17/07/2026
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Objective
To achieve capital growth, primarily through investment in a portfolio investing in large, mid and small capital European companies, together with some investment in the developing markets of Europe.
AIC sector
Management group
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Launch date
20/09/2004
August
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Brian Hall, Benjamin Moore
Dividend frequency
Semi-Annually
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 532.59 | 628.19 | 589.00 | 629.75 | -6.47 | 10 | 1.21 | Apr, Oct | 0.95 (31/08/2025) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/05/2026 | 24/06/2026 | 1.750 | No | 2026 |
| 20/11/2025 | 19/12/2025 | 5.400 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Greater Europe | Share price total return | -0.4 | 13.5 | -2.4 | 158.5 |
| Europe AIC sector | Share price total return | 6.5 | 30.7 | 27.6 | 155.1 |
| Morningstar Developed Markets Europe ex-UK * | Total return | 16.3 | 43.5 | 53.7 | 154.7 |
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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
90,423,001
27,555,937
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 217,590 | 4,946,213 | 50,452,946 | 188,448,398 |
| Average | N/A | 224,828 | 199,419 | 149,325 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1.28 | 29.99 | 291.21 | 1,082.98 |
| Average | N/A | 1.36 | 1.15 | 0.86 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB00B01RDH75 | BRGE | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 31/03/2026
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV | 6.5 |
| Schneider Electric SE | 4.8 |
| Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA Class A | 4.7 |
| BE Semiconductor Industries NV | 4.7 |
| Safran SA | 4.6 |
| AIB Group PLC | 4.1 |
| Lonza Group Ltd | 4.1 |
| KONE Oyj Class B | 4.0 |
| KBC Groupe NV | 3.8 |
| MTU Aero Engines AG | 3.8 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
