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abrdn Global Smaller Companies Class S - Accumulation (GBP)

Sell:137.30p Buy:137.30p Change: 1.40p (1.01%)
Prices as at 2 October 2024
Sell:137.30p
Buy:137.30p
Change: 1.40p (1.01%)
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 2 October 2024
Sell:137.30p
Buy:137.30p
Change: 1.40p (1.01%)
Prices as at 2 October 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.

Charges and Savings

Initial charges
Initial charge: 0.00%
Initial saving from HL: 0.00%
Net initial charge: 0.00%
HL dealing charge: Free
Annual charges
Performance fee: No  
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): 1.04% i
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.27% i
Net ongoing charge: 0.77%

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:
Kirsty Desson
Fund launch date: 19 January 2012
Sector: Global
Fund size: £978 million
Number of holdings: 47
Fund type: OEIC
Accumulation/income: Accumulation
Dealing frequency: Daily
Valuation point: 12:00
Trustee: Citibank
Minimum investment: £100.00
Available in a regular savings plan: Yes
Minimum regular savings value: £25.00

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Performance

02/10/19 to 02/10/20 02/10/20 to 02/10/21 02/10/21 to 02/10/22 02/10/22 to 02/10/23 02/10/23 to 02/10/24
Annual return 19.74% 25.88% -29.29% 3.17% 14.13%

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

In December 2021, veteran smaller companies' investor Harry Nimmo stepped back as co-manager of this fund. He's still part of the team though and he remains a passionate stock picker. This change enables him to dedicate more time to company research and analysis.

Kirsty Desson, the funds co-manager since February...

Our latest article

In this update, Investment Analyst Aidan Moyle shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG integration, cost and performance of the abrdn Global Smaller Companies fund.

Fund Objective

To generate growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in Global small-capitalisation equities (company shares). Performance Target: To achieve the return of the MSCI AC Country World Small Cap Index, plus 3% per annum (before charges). There is no certainty or promise that the Performance Target will be achieved. Performance Comparator: Investment Association Global Equity Sector Average. The MSCI AC Country World Small Cap Index (the "Index") is a representative index of world stock markets of smaller companies. The Investment Association Global Equity Sector (the "Sector") is a representative group of investment funds with a focus on global equities.

Income Details

Historic yield : 0.41%
Income paid: Annually
Type of payment: Dividend
Ex-dividend date: 1 March 2025
Payment date: 30 April 20254

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 August 2024.

Sector Weight
Personal Goods 10.91%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment 10.61%
Construction & Materials 9.19%
Technology Hardware & Equipment 8.34%
Software & Computer Services 5.29%
Industrial Engineering 5.05%
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services 4.64%
General Industrials 4.62%
Non-Renewable Energy 4.05%
Media 4.00%
Country Weight
United States 48.41%
Japan 8.21%
United Kingdom 7.27%
Germany 6.16%
Australia 5.93%
Taiwan 5.92%
France 4.05%
Cash and Equiv. 3.02%
Mexico 2.47%
Sweden 2.30%

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 2 October 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 31 May 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

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