Investment Trust
Aberforth Smaller Companies Ord
ASL offers active management in UK smaller companies through a value-focused approach.
Last Updated
15 December 2025
Assets Under Management
Premium Discount
/
1 Year Return
(Share/NAV)
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5 Year Annualised Return
(Share/NAV)
Key Information
ISIN
GB0000066554
Inception Date
10 December 1990
Annual Reporting Charge
0.78%
Ongoing Cost
0.78%
Management Fee
0.75%
12 Month Yield
2.97%
Source: Morningstar
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results
Performance
Cumulative Performance (%)
| YTD | 1Mo | 3Mo | 1Yr | 3Yr Ann. | 5Yr Ann. | SI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAV Total Return | 1.27% | 2.05% | 5.01% | 13.46% | 10.08% | 8.65% | 11.32% |
| Share Price Total Return | 1.16% | 1.74% | 1.90% | 10.29% | 8.56% | 8.17% | 11.42% |
As at last close. NAV Total Return with debt at par.
Portfolio
Type
| Equity | 100.00% |
Sectors
| Industrials | 23.61% | |
| Consumer Cyclical | 22.28% | |
| Financial Services | 17.12% | |
| Basic Materials | 8.85% | |
| Communication Services | 7.28% | |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.98% | |
| Real Estate | 5.86% | |
| Technology | 5.54% | |
| Energy | 3.48% |
Countries
| United Kingdom | 95.00% | |
| United States | 3.16% | |
| Ireland | 1.06% | |
| China | 0.78% |
Top Holdings
| Name | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets PLC | Equity | 3.09% |
| Jupiter Fund Management PLC | Equity | 3.01% |
| Vesuvius PLC | Equity | 2.79% |
| Zigup PLC | Equity | 2.76% |
| Marston's PLC | Equity | 2.71% |
| Wilmington PLC | Equity | 2.64% |
| Galliford Try Holdings PLC | Equity | 2.60% |
| Senior PLC | Equity | 2.57% |
| Rathbones Group PLC | Equity | 2.56% |
| Morgan Advanced Materials PLC | Equity | 2.39% |
As at 31 Dec 2025
