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Data as at: 03/12/2024
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Objective
To exceed the benchmark index over the long term whilst managing risk by investing in equities with an emphasis on smaller companies, UK smaller companies will normally constitute at least 80% of the investment portfolio.
AIC sector
Management group
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Launch date
31/07/1962
December
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Matthew Cable, Tim Service
Dividend frequency
Semi-Annually
Wind-up provisions
The latest review was conducted in January 2021, which concluded that the continuation of the Company for a minimum period of five years until July 2026 was in the best interests of shareholders.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116.51 | 127.00 | 2,380.00 | 2,608.54 | -8.26 | 0 | 1.81 | Feb, Jul | 0.9 (31/12/2023) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-Dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2024 | 27/09/2024 | 12.000 | No | 2024 |
| 07/03/2024 | 05/04/2024 | 31.250 | No | 2023 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rights & Issues Investment Trust | Share price total return | 19.0 | -3.8 | 23.6 | 188.8 |
| UK Smaller Companies AIC sector | Share price total return | 14.1 | -13.8 | 13.6 | 97.2 |
| Morningstar UK Small Cap * | Total return | 14.8 | -4.5 | 12.6 | 59.2 |
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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
4,895,414
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,126 | 106,498 | 1,209,693 | 8,035,173 |
| Average | N/A | 4,841 | 4,725 | 6,357 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.05 | 2.52 | 27.47 | 170.93 |
| Average | N/A | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
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Trading details
Top holdings
Data as at : 31/10/2024
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Renold PLC | 7.5 |
| Hill & Smith PLC | 7.3 |
| Gamma Communications PLC | 6.9 |
| Vp PLC | 6.4 |
| Macfarlane Group PLC | 6.1 |
| Telecom Plus PLC | 6.1 |
| Treatt PLC | 5.0 |
| Colefax Group PLC | 4.9 |
| Eleco PLC | 4.5 |
| Jet2 PLC Ordinary Shares | 4.5 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
