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)
/
5 Year Annualised Return
(Share/NAV)
Key Information
ISIN
GB0000066554
Inception Date
10 December 1990
Annual Reporting Charge
0.80%
Ongoing Cost
0.78%
Management Fee
0.75%
12 Month Yield
3.43%
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 | 4.52% | 2.30% | -4.53% | 11.44% | 11.90% | 4.59% | 11.21% |
| Share Price Total Return | 5.11% | -0.06% | -4.25% | 11.47% | 10.13% | 4.28% | 11.43% |
As at last close. NAV Total Return with debt at par.
Portfolio
Type
| Other | 100.00% |
Sectors
| Consumer Cyclical | 20.35% | |
| Industrials | 19.67% | |
| Financial Services | 18.59% | |
| Basic Materials | 10.01% | |
| Communication Services | 7.75% | |
| Technology | 6.66% | |
| Energy | 5.89% | |
| Real Estate | 5.58% | |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.49% |
Countries
| United Kingdom | 93.34% | |
| United States | 5.03% | |
| Ireland | 0.90% | |
| China | 0.73% |
Top Holdings
| Name | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Current Assets/Liabilities | Other Assets And Liabilities | -7.14% |
As at 30 Apr 2026
