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
3.07%
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 | 13.75% | -1.26% | 5.67% | 15.82% | 16.06% | 5.74% | 11.60% |
| Share Price Total Return | 14.75% | -1.27% | 7.64% | 18.13% | 14.68% | 4.83% | 11.74% |
As at last close. NAV Total Return with debt at par.
Portfolio
Type
| Other | 100.00% |
Sectors
| Consumer Cyclical | 22.29% | |
| Industrials | 21.01% | |
| Financial Services | 17.53% | |
| Basic Materials | 10.03% | |
| Communication Services | 7.90% | |
| Energy | 5.70% | |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.64% | |
| Technology | 5.63% | |
| Real Estate | 4.27% |
Countries
| United Kingdom | 93.63% | |
| United States | 4.92% | |
| Ireland | 0.88% | |
| China | 0.57% |
Top Holdings
| Name | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Current Assets/Liabilities | Other Assets And Liabilities | -0.59% |
As at 31 Aug 2026