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abrdn UK Smaller Companies Class S - Income (GBP)

Sell:84.22p Buy:84.22p Change: 0.38p (0.45%)
Prices as at 28 March 2024
Sell:84.22p
Buy:84.22p
Change: 0.38p (0.45%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
Prices as at 28 March 2024
Sell:84.22p
Buy:84.22p
Change: 0.38p (0.45%)
Prices as at 28 March 2024
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
The selling price currently displayed is higher than the buying price. This can occur temporarily for a variety of reasons; shortly before the market opens, after the market closes or because of extraordinary price volatility during the trading day.
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Charges and Savings

Initial charges
Initial charge: 0.00%
Initial saving from HL: 0.00%
HL dealing charge: Free
Net initial charge: 0.00%
Annual charges
Performance fee: No  
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): 0.76%
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.00%
Net ongoing charge: 0.76%
There are other unit types of this fund available:
Class S - Accumulation (GBP) (Net ongoing charge 0.76%)

In some cases the ongoing savings are provided by our loyalty bonus. Loyalty bonuses are tax-free in an ISA or SIPP. However, they may be subject to tax in a Fund & Share Account which would, in effect, reduce their value and increase the net ongoing charge.


Other Information

Unit type: Unbundled
Manager:
Multiple
Fund launch date: 6 January 1997
Sector: UK Smaller Companies
Fund size: £1,034 million
Number of holdings: 49
Fund type: OEIC
Accumulation/income: Income
Dealing frequency: Daily
Valuation point: 12:00
Trustee: Citibank
Minimum investment: £100.00
Charges deducted from: n/a
Available in a regular savings plan: Yes
Minimum regular savings value: £25.00

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Performance

28/03/19 to 28/03/20 28/03/20 to 28/03/21 28/03/21 to 28/03/22 28/03/22 to 28/03/23 28/03/23 to 28/03/24
Annual return -4.85% 42.60% 1.89% -25.13% 7.35%

Please remember past performance is not a guide to future returns. Where no data is shown, figures are not available. This information is provided to help you choose your own investments, remember they can fall as well as rise in value so you may not get back the original amount invested.

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Our view on this fund

HL Research

Harry Nimmo is an experienced UK smaller companies fund manager. Our analysis suggests he's skilled at picking higher-risk smaller companies with good prospects for growth. He doesn't buy or sell as much as many other managers. Instead he prefers to 'run his winners', staying invested if they grow into large...

Fund Objective

To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in UK small-capitalisation equities (company shares). Performance Target: To achieve the return of the Numis Smaller Companies Plus AIM ex Investment Companies Index plus 3% per annum (before charges). There is no certainty or promise that they will achieve the Performance Target. Performance Comparator: Investment Association UK Smaller Companies Equity Sector Average. The Numis Smaller Companies Plus AIM ex Investment Companies Index (the "Index") is a representative index of the UK stock market of smaller companies.

Income Details

Historic yield : 1.47%
Income paid: Annually
Type of payment: Dividend
Ex-dividend date: 1 March 2024
Payment date: 30 April 20244

This data is provided by Broadridge. HL accepts no responsibility for its accuracy and you should independently check data before making any investment decision. All yields are variable and not guaranteed. Information correct as at 31 October 2023.

Sector Weight
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services 11.20%
Industrial Support Services 10.67%
Media 9.11%
Food Producers 7.78%
Software & Computer Services 7.69%
Non-Renewable Energy 6.30%
Cash and Equiv. 5.85%
Construction & Materials 5.13%
Finance & Credit Services 5.06%
Industrial Metals & Mining 4.25%
Country Weight
United Kingdom 87.75%
Cash and Equiv. 5.85%
Direct Property and REITs 2.50%
Non-Classified 2.42%
United States 1.48%

Data policy - All information should be used for indicative purposes only. You should independently check data before making any investment decision. HL cannot guarantee that the data is accurate or complete, and accepts no responsibility for how it may be used. Prices provided by Morningstar, correct as at 28 March 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 31 January 2024.

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You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account

4 If you elect to receive the income from a Vantage ISA or Vantage Fund & Share Account, we will collect any dividends for you and then pay them directly into your bank account within the first 10 working days of the following month.