Investment Trust
Aberforth Smaller Companies
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
3.18%
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 | 11.57% | 0.71% | 11.04% | 13.76% | 14.75% | 5.07% | 11.46% |
| Share Price Total Return | 12.15% | 2.45% | 9.10% | 12.49% | 12.87% | 4.42% | 11.58% |
As at last close. NAV Total Return with debt at par.
Portfolio
Type
| Other | 100.00% |
Sectors
| Consumer Cyclical | 21.79% | |
| Industrials | 20.41% | |
| Financial Services | 18.84% | |
| Basic Materials | 9.32% | |
| Communication Services | 7.56% | |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.87% | |
| Energy | 5.84% | |
| Technology | 5.66% | |
| Real Estate | 4.71% |
Countries
| United Kingdom | 93.91% | |
| United States | 4.63% | |
| Ireland | 0.86% | |
| China | 0.61% |
Top Holdings
| Name | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Current Assets/Liabilities | Other Assets And Liabilities | -2.29% |
As at 31 Jul 2026