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The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC

GSCT:LSE

The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC

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  • Price (GBX)187.80
  • Today's Change2.00 / 1.08%
  • Shares traded605.69k
  • 1 Year change+15.64%
  • Beta1.2695
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Total returns on £1000

1Y
Fund/benchmarkChange
PriceThe Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC (Ordinary Share)+14.77%
NAVThe Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC (Ordinary Share)+8.75%
Morningstar's BenchmarkNumis Smaller Companies (ex Inv Coms) [20.00%]; MSCI AC World ex UK Small Cap GBP [80.00%]--

Key statistics

The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC (GSCT:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 187.80. Over this period, the share price is up 15.36%.
52-week range
Today
131.94Apr 07 2025187.80Feb 09 2026
Short selling activity
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Shares outstanding423.14m
Market cap776.05m GBP
Total assets874.41m GBP
Total expense ratio--
High187.80
Low186.00
Previous close185.80
Average volume686.07k
YTD Change+6.10%
Beta1.2695
Diluted NAV (est)198.38
Diluted NAV (last pub)197.12
Premium/Discount-6.34%
Net Gearing+3.30%
Annual div (ADY)3.00
GBX
Annual div yield (ADY)1.61%
Div ex-dateDec 29 2025
Div pay-dateJan 29 2026
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Board of Directors

1/5

Graham Oldroyd, Chairman of the Board and Nomination Committee

2/5

Nick Bannerman, Chairman of the Audit & Management Engagement Committee

3/5

Bulbul Barrett, Senior Independent Director

4/5

Randeep Grewal, Independent Non-Executive Director

5/5

Zoe King, Independent Non-Executive Director

Contact

Columbia Threadneedle Management Limited: PO Box 11114
Chelmsford
Essex
CM99 2DG
United Kingdom
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