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The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT)
ORD 1.5625POpen
230.50p
Previous close
232.00p
Trade high
232.50p
Estimated NAV
257.812
Year high
234.089p
Year low
190.60p
Premium / Discount
-9.82%
Market capitalisation
£800.21 mn
Volume
534,971
Dividend yield
1.86%
Ongoing charge
0.68%
ISIN
GB00BMCF8689
This share can be held in a Dealing accountStocks and shares ISALifetime ISAJISASIPPand can be used with Regular investment and Dividend reinvestment
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Share price
Dividends
| Previous | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Record date | 30/01/2026 | 01/05/2026 |
| Ex-dividend date | 29/01/2026 | 30/04/2026 |
| Payment date | 27/02/2026 | 29/05/2026 |
| Amount | 2.81p | 2.81p |
Net asset value (NAV)
| Estimated NAV | 257.81 |
|---|---|
| Latest actual NAV | 252.10 |
| Latest actual NAV date | 13 May 2026 |
| 12m average premium/discount | -8.06% |
Top 10 holdings
| Holdings 31/03/2026 | % of assets |
|---|---|
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 2.52 |
| Tkh Grp Nv | 2.38 |
| Van Lanschot Kempe | 2.17 |
| Elmos Semiconductor SE | 2.04 |
| SUESS MicroTec SE | 1.88 |
| Gaztransport et technigaz SA | 1.85 |
| Stroeer SE & Co KGaA | 1.82 |
| Flatexdegiro SE | 1.77 |
| JCDecaux SE | 1.76 |
| Modern Times Group MTG AB Class B | 1.73 |
Investment objective
The Company seeks capital growth by investing in smaller and medium sized companies which are quoted, domiciled, listed or have operations in Europe (ex UK).
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Recent trades
| Date | Time | Price | Quantity | Value (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/05/2026 | 04:47:09 | 231.802 | 2,762 | 6,402.37 |
| 15/05/2026 | 04:38:40 | 231.8057 | 128,687 | 298,303.80 |
| 15/05/2026 | 04:35:29 | 232.5 | 56,761 | 131,969.33 |
| 15/05/2026 | 04:28:06 | 232.5 | 2,595 | 6,033.38 |
| 15/05/2026 | 04:21:57 | 232.29 | 200 | 464.58 |
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