The European Smaller Companies Trust plc (ESCT) ORD GBP0.015625

Sell:225.00pBuy:226.00pPrice decreased0.50p (0.22%)

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Change:Price decreased0.50p (0.22%)
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Key metrics

Open224.00p
Previous close225.50p
Market cap£777.40m
Volume391,688
Total assets£524.04m
Dividend yield2.18%
Estimated NAV248.75p
Latest NAV244.70p
NAV frequencyDaily
Latest NAV date29 Apr 2026
Prem/Disc-9.35%
12m avg Prem/Disc-8.01%

Trust information

The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment company. The Company's investment objective is to seek capital growth by investing in smaller and medium-sized companies which are quoted, domiciled, listed or have operations in Europe (ex-United Kingdom). The Company maintains a diversified portfolio and ...

  • Ongoing charge0.68%
  • Performance feeYes
  • Gross gearing12.00%
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Dividends

  • Dividend per share£0.028
  • Ex-dividend date29 January 2026
  • Payment date27 February 2026

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