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| TIDM | GSCT |
| Share Price | 195.20p0.21% |
| Market Cap | £804.99m |
Global Smaller Cos. Trust PLC published its portfolio data as at 31 August 2025. The announcement detailed its top ten holdings, totaling 25.3% of gross assets, with Schroder ISF Global Emerging Markets Smaller Companies Fund being the largest at 4.2%. The trust's geographical breakdown showed North America at 42.5%, and net gearing was reported as 4.38%.
| Date | 23 Sept 2025 |
| Time | 17:02:42 |
| Category | Corporate updates |
| ID | 5088A |
THE GLOBAL SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
LEI: 2138008RRULYQP8VP386
All data as at 31 August 2025
This data will shortly be available on the Company's website www.globalsmallercompanies.co.uk
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Top Ten Holdings* |
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% |
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Schroder ISF Global Emerging Markets Smaller Companies Fund |
4.2 |
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The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust |
4.2 |
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Pinebridge Asia ex Japan Small Cap Fund |
4.1 |
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Utilico Emerging Markets Trust |
2.9 |
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Wheaton Precious Metals |
2.3 |
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The Ensign Group |
1.8 |
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Encompass Health |
1.5 |
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Martin Marietta Materials |
1.5 |
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WSP Global |
1.4 |
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Kirby |
1.4 |
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Total |
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25.3 |
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Top Ten Equity Holdings (excluding collective funds) |
% |
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Wheaton Precious Metals |
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2.3 |
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The Ensign Group |
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1.8 |
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Encompass Health |
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1.5 |
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Martin Marietta Materials |
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1.5 |
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WSP Global |
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1.4 |
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Kirby |
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1.4 |
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Boot Barn Holdings |
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1.4 |
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Eagle Materials |
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1.4 |
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Curtiss Wright |
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1.3 |
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Brown & Brown |
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1.3 |
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Total |
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15.3 |
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Trust Geographical Breakdown |
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% |
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North America |
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42.5 |
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UK |
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18.3 |
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Rest of World |
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15.4 |
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Japan |
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11.8 |
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Continental Europe |
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10.3 |
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Cash & Fixed Interest |
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1.7 |
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Total |
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100.0 |
Note: All percentages are based on Gross Assets
* The portfolio obtains exposure in the Rest of World (Asia, Latin America and some other smaller markets outside the main regions) through a number of third party managed funds as opposed to individual holdings. Columbia Threadneedle Investments is responsible for selecting the appropriate funds to use for these markets.
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Net Gearing |
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4.38% |
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