Investment Trust
Aberforth Smaller Companies Ord
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
3.42%
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 | -0.04% | 5.66% | -6.35% | 16.24% | 10.24% | 3.86% | |
| Share Price Total Return | 2.81% | 5.41% | -1.57% | 18.21% | 9.27% | 4.36% | 11.30% |
As at last close. NAV Total Return with debt at par.
Portfolio
Type
| Other | 100.00% |
Sectors
| Consumer Cyclical | 20.84% | |
| Financial Services | 19.41% | |
| Industrials | 18.94% | |
| Basic Materials | 10.17% | |
| Communication Services | 6.94% | |
| Technology | 6.58% | |
| Energy | 6.04% | |
| Real Estate | 5.65% | |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.43% |
Countries
| United Kingdom | 94.23% | |
| United States | 4.16% | |
| Ireland | 0.90% | |
| China | 0.70% |
Top Holdings
| Name | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Current Assets/Liabilities | Other Assets And Liabilities | -7.20% |
As at 31 Mar 2026