The European Smaller Companies Trust plc

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Key metrics

Open236.00p
Previous close234.50p
Market cap£800.00m
Volume123,348
Total assets£524.04m
Dividend yield3.57%
Estimated NAV260.99p
Latest NAV257.00p
NAV frequencyDaily
Latest NAV date08 Sep 2026
Prem/Disc-9.77%
12m avg Prem/Disc-8.17%

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 documentsDirector deals

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Dividends

  • Dividend per share£0.028
  • Ex-dividend date30 July 2026
  • Payment date04 September 2026

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