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Data as at: 15/05/2026
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Objective
To provide long-term growth in income and capital, principally by investment in equities listed on the London Stock Exchange.
AIC sector
Management group
Launch date
01/01/1891
June
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Job Curtis (Fund Manager), David Smith (Deputy Fund Manager)
Dividend frequency
Quarterly
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,794.78 | 2,892.44 | 548.00 | 539.65 | 1.55 | 5 | 4.03 | Feb, May, Aug, Nov | 0.36 (30/06/2025) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/04/2026 | 29/05/2026 | 5.650 | No | 2026 |
| 22/01/2026 | 27/02/2026 | 5.400 | No | 2026 |
| 23/10/2025 | 28/11/2025 | 5.400 | No | 2026 |
| 24/07/2025 | 29/08/2025 | 5.400 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Investment Trust | Share price total return | 21.0 | 51.9 | 77.4 | 135.0 |
| UK Equity Income AIC sector | Share price total return | 13.9 | 34.4 | 45.5 | 122.5 |
| Morningstar UK * | Total return | 20.1 | 46.2 | 65.9 | 131.3 |
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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
509,997,106
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,402,448 | 19,437,351 | 227,667,352 | 1,063,562,814 |
| Average | N/A | 925,588 | 899,871 | 842,760 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7.69 | 108.26 | 1,189.97 | 4,616.46 |
| Average | N/A | 5.16 | 4.70 | 3.66 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0001990497 | CTY | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Boerse Berlin Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange New Zealand Exchange Ltd |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 31/03/2026
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings PLC | 6.0 |
| Shell PLC | 5.7 |
| BAE Systems PLC | 4.5 |
| British American Tobacco PLC | 4.3 |
| NatWest Group PLC | 3.6 |
| AstraZeneca PLC | 3.6 |
| Tesco PLC | 3.4 |
| Imperial Brands PLC | 3.2 |
| Unilever PLC | 3.2 |
| BP PLC | 3.2 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
