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Data as at: 16/02/2026
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Objective
To seek capital growth by investing in smaller and medium sized companies which are quoted, domiciled, listed or have operations in Europe (ex UK).
AIC sector
Management group
Launch date
06/09/1990
June
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Ollie Beckett, Rory Stokes, Julia Scheufler
Dividend frequency
Quarterly
Wind-up provisions
At every third AGM an ordinary resolution will be put to shareholders requesting them to approve the continuation of the company. The next such resolution will be proposed at the AGM in November 2028.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 772.22 | 918.90 | 220.50 | 239.55 | -7.95 | 10 | 2.18 | Apr, Nov | 0.68 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/01/2026 | 27/02/2026 | 2.810 | No | 2026 |
| 18/09/2025 | 08/10/2025 | 3.450 | No | 2025 |
| 03/04/2025 | 02/05/2025 | 1.450 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The European Smaller Companies Trust | Share price total return | 25.0 | 41.3 | 51.9 | 297.1 |
| European Smaller Companies AIC sector | Share price total return | 24.9 | 41.2 | 39.4 | 244.0 |
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Share structure
Number of shares
350,211,239
60,163,806
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 410,621 | 38,948,286 | 226,246,490 | 810,588,865 |
| Average | N/A | 1,854,680 | 894,255 | 642,814 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.91 | 86.55 | 476.59 | 1,462.81 |
| Average | N/A | 4.12 | 1.88 | 1.16 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB00BMCF8689 | ESCT | 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 |
|---|---|
| Gaztransport et technigaz SA | 1.9 |
| Flatexdegiro SE | 1.9 |
| TKH Group NV NLDR | 1.8 |
| Van Lanschot Kempen NV NLDR | 1.8 |
| Karnov Group AB | 1.8 |
| Stroeer SE & Co KGaA | 1.7 |
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 1.6 |
| Elmos Semiconductor SE | 1.6 |
| Ringkjoebing Landbobank AS Bearer and/or registered Shs | 1.6 |
| KSB SE & Co KGaA Participating Preferred | 1.5 |
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Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
