Portfolio Update
15th Aug 2025 15:50
THE GLOBAL SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
LEI: 2138008RRULYQP8VP386
All data as at 31 July 2025
This data will shortly be available on the Company's website www.globalsmallercompanies.co.uk
Top Ten Holdings* | % | ||||
The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust | 4.2 | ||||
Pinebridge Asia ex Japan Small Cap Fund | 4.1 | ||||
Schroder ISF Global Emerging Smaller Companies Fund | 4.1 | ||||
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust | 2.9 | ||||
Wheaton Precious Metals | 2.1 | ||||
Curtiss Wright | 1.8 | ||||
The Ensign Group | 1.6 | ||||
WSP Global | 1.5 | ||||
Martin Marietta Materials | 1.4 | ||||
Encompass Health | 1.4 | ||||
Total |
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| 25.1 |
Top Ten Equity Holdings (excluding collective funds) | % | ||||
Wheaton Precious Metals | 2.1 | ||||
Curtiss Wright | 1.8 | ||||
The Ensign Group | 1.6 | ||||
WSP Global | 1.5 | ||||
Martin Marietta Materials | 1.4 | ||||
Encompass Health | 1.4 | ||||
Kirby | 1.4 | ||||
Boot Barn Holdings | 1.4 | ||||
Eagle Materials | 1.4 | ||||
Brown & Brown | 1.3 | ||||
Total |
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| 15.3 |
Trust Geographical Breakdown | % | ||||
North America | 42.0 | ||||
UK | 19.7 | ||||
Rest of World | 15.2 | ||||
Japan | 11.4 | ||||
Continental Europe | 10.6 | ||||
Cash & Fixed Interest | 1.1 | ||||
Total |
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| 100.0 |
Note: All percentages are based on Gross Assets
* The portfolio obtains exposure to Japanese and Asian markets via a number of collective funds as opposed to individual holdings. These funds are mainly managed by third party fund managers based in the Far East with significant local market expertise. Columbia Threadneedle is responsible for selecting the appropriate funds to use for these markets.
Net Gearing | 5.18% |