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Mar 31, 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - March 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - March 2025
In February, smaller companies fell in most geographies in sterling terms, with the exception of Europe ex-UK. Economic data deteriorated in North America and parts of the Emerging Markets.
Mar 12, 2025
Double whammy: The trust on a big discount buying undervalued companies
Double whammy: The trust on a big discount buying undervalued companies
Article written by Emma Wallis for Trustnet
Mar 7, 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - February 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - February 2025
In December, smaller companies fell in most geographies in sterling terms, with the exception of the UK and Asia ex Japan. Economic data surpassed expectations in the UK, Europe and Japan.
Jan 27, 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - January 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - January 2025
In December, smaller companies fell in most geographies in sterling terms, with the exception of the UK and Asia ex Japan. Economic data surpassed expectations in the UK, Europe and Japan.
Dec 24, 2024
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - December 2024
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - December 2024
In November, smaller companies rose in most geographies in sterling terms, with the exception of Europe and the emerging markets. Economic data was worse than expected in most regions; however, China saw some improvement. Cyclical sectors were in favour, with consumer discretionary, financials and industrials leading. In contrast, defensive sectors such as healthcare, materials and consumer staples lagged.
Oct 8, 2024
Investment Case Study - Acceleron Industries (Europe)
Investment Case Study - Acceleron Industries (Europe)
Acceleron Industries was originally part of the Swiss industrial company ABB and was spun out through an IPO in October 2022.
Oct 8, 2024
Investment Case Study - 4imprint Group (UK)
Investment Case Study - 4imprint Group (UK)
4imprint Group is mostly a US business that happens to be listed on the London Stock Exchange; it was founded in 1985 as Nelson Marketing in Indiana.
Oct 8, 2024
Investment Case Study - WEX (North America)
Investment Case Study - WEX (North America)
WEX was founded in Maine in 1983, it is a leading provider of niche payment processing services for commercial and government customers in the transportation, health benefits and travel industries.
Oct 7, 2024
The anomaly of an investment trust on a double digit discount
The anomaly of an investment trust on a double digit discount
For many years smaller company stocks have been thought one of the best ways to reap investment returns for the long run. The logic is that the smaller a company, the greater its scope for growth. Yet since the pandemic, with interest rates high across much of the world, that simply hasn’t held true—instead the biggest companies have outperformed.
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