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

Sell:232.00pBuy:232.50pPrice increased1.50p (0.65%)

FTSE 250:Price increased1.33%
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Key metrics

Open232.00p
Previous close230.50p
Market cap£789.90m
Volume359,620
Total assets£524.04m
Dividend yield2.11%
Estimated NAV253.11p
Latest NAV249.80p
NAV frequencyDaily
Latest NAV date11 May 2026
Prem/Disc-9.33%
12m avg Prem/Disc-8.05%

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 gearing9.00%
Asset breakdownDates and documents

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Dividends

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

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