The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:GSCT)

Fund Assets	n/a
Expense Ratio	n/a
Min. Investment	n/a
Turnover	n/a
Dividend (ttm)	0.03
Dividend Yield	1.64%
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	Semi-Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 6, 2026

Previous Close	190.80
Volume	334
YTD Return	10.18%
1-Year Return	17.25%
52-Week Low	n/a
52-Week High	n/a
Beta (5Y)	0.75
Holdings	n/a
Inception Date	n/a

About GSCT

The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by F&C Investment Business Ltd. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth and value stocks of small cap companies. It employs fundamental analysis with a focus on such factors as quality of management, position in targeted markets, strategy for growth, and cash flow dynamics to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a composite benchmark comprised of 30% Numis UK Smaller Companies (excluding investment companies) Index and 70% MSCI All Country World ex UK Small Cap Index. It was formerly known as F&C Smaller Companies plc. The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC was formed on February 15, 1889 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.

• Country: United Kingdom
• Stock Exchange: London Stock Exchange
• Ticker Symbol: GSCT

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 6, 2026	£0.0245	Sep 18, 2026
Dec 29, 2025	£0.007	Jan 29, 2026
Jul 10, 2025	£0.023	Aug 20, 2025
Dec 24, 2024	£0.007	Jan 23, 2025
Jul 11, 2024	£0.0213	Aug 20, 2024
Dec 28, 2023	£0.0068	Jan 25, 2024

Data Sources: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Financial Modeling Prep, and more

Historical data is provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Financial Modeling Prep. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 13, 2026

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