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Data as at: 03/10/2024
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Objective
To achieve an investment total return exceeding that of the benchmark of the Company over the longer term, together with growth in the dividend ahead of inflation through active investment in global equities.
AIC sector
Management group
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Launch date
17/02/1909
December
Next AGM date
05/10/2024
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
James Hart, Andrew Bell
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,579.77 | 1,800.63 | 266.00 | 285.77 | -6.92 | 0 | N/A | Feb, May, Aug, Nov | 0.96 (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 | 13/09/2024 | 1.750 | No | 2024 |
| 16/05/2024 | 07/06/2024 | 1.510 | No | 2024 |
| 22/02/2024 | 15/03/2024 | 1.690 | No | 2023 |
| 23/11/2023 | 15/12/2023 | 1.450 | No | 2023 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witan Investment Trust | Share price total return | 22.1 | 17.2 | 40.0 | 139.7 |
| Global AIC sector | Share price total return | 25.1 | -12.7 | 64.5 | 227.6 |
| Morningstar Developed Markets * | Total return | 22.2 | 28.7 | 71.6 | 210.5 |
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* The Morningstar market index is not necessarily the official benchmark of the investment company, however 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
593,898,651
406,456,349
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 491,749 | 18,075,707 | 203,578,896 | 1,191,726,683 |
| Average | N/A | 860,748 | 804,660 | 944,316 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1.31 | 47.96 | 507.07 | 2,639.83 |
| Average | N/A | 2.28 | 2.00 | 2.09 |
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Trading details
Top holdings
Data as at : 31/08/2024
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF USD Acc | 10.2 |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0% | 4.5 |
| Vanguard FTSE 250 UCITS ETF | 2.8 |
| Apax Global Alpha Ord | 2.4 |
| VH Glob Sustainable Energy Opp Ord | 2.4 |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR | 2.1 |
| Amazon.com Inc | 2.1 |
| Diageo PLC | 1.8 |
| Microsoft Corp | 1.8 |
| Unilever PLC | 1.7 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
