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Data as at: 04/12/2025
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Objective
To provide investors with a high gross dividend yield and the potential for capital growth by investing predominantly in fixed interest securities.
AIC sector
Management group
Company website
Launch date
09/12/2004
June
Domicile
Jersey
Fund manager
Ian Francis
Dividend frequency
Quarterly
Wind-up provisions
The Company does not have a fixed winding-up date. At each AGM of the Company, shareholders are given the opportunity to vote on an ordinary resolution to continue the Company as an investment company. The next AGM will be held in 2025.
Continuation vote
Annually
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330.81 | 352.09 | 50.80 | 47.97 | 5.90 | 10 | 8.90 | Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct | 1.17 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/10/2025 | 28/11/2025 | 1.000 | No | 2026 |
| 31/07/2025 | 29/08/2025 | 1.510 | No | 2025 |
| 01/05/2025 | 30/05/2025 | 1.000 | No | 2025 |
| 23/01/2025 | 21/02/2025 | 1.000 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQS New City High Yield Fund | Share price total return | 7.5 | 29.4 | 55.7 | 102.0 |
| Debt - Loans & Bonds AIC sector | Share price total return | 8.5 | 39.3 | 50.2 | 65.0 |
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Share structure
Number of shares
651,201,858
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 377,673 | 24,605,528 | 336,884,351 | 1,236,158,136 |
| Average | N/A | 1,118,430 | 1,331,560 | 980,300 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.19 | 12.52 | 172.69 | 637.56 |
| Average | N/A | 0.57 | 0.68 | 0.51 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| JE00B1LZS514 | NCYF | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 31/10/2025
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Stonegate Pub Company Financing 2019 PLC 10.75% | 4.4 |
| TVL Finance PLC 10.25% | 4.4 |
| Sherwood Financing PLC 9.625% | 3.7 |
| Galaxy Bidco Limited 8.125% | 3.7 |
| Bellis Acquisition Co PLC 8.125% | 3.4 |
| Aggregated Micro Power Infrastructure 2 PLC 8% | 3.3 |
| Cidron Aida Finco S.r.l. 9.125% | 3.1 |
| Frontline PLC | 3.0 |
| Wheel Bidco Ltd. 6.75% | 2.9 |
| Aston Martin Capital Holdings Ltd. 10.375% | 2.9 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.