LSE · ESCT.L
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC
£2.19-£0.04 (-1.79%)
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s quoted price sits in the lower half of its reported 52-week range, 11.41% below the high.
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Stock price, dividends, earnings
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One-year closing-price history · GBp. Historical prices are not a forecast.
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc’s quoted price sits in the lower half of its reported 52-week range, 81.75% below the high.
52-week range
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THE INCOME SIDE
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc’s forward annual dividend is £0.09 per share, paid quarterly. The forward yield is 3.28% at the quoted price. Future payments can change.
Historical amounts are adjusted for stock splits. Understand ex-dividend and payment dates →
BEHIND THE RESULTS
Upcoming dates and analyst estimates may change. Fiscal quarters follow BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc’s reporting calendar.
THE COMPANY BEHIND THE TICKER
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc functions as a closed-ended equity investment vehicle, initially launched by BlackRock Fund Managers Limited. Its portfolio is actively managed by BlackRock Investment Managers (UK) Limited, primarily targeting publicly traded smaller companies within the United Kingdom's equity markets. The trust's strategy involves investing in businesses operating across a diverse array of sectors, such as support services, software and IT solutions, media and entertainment, construction and building materials, hospitality and leisure, general retail, mining, oil and gas, specialized financial services, and information technology hardware. Established in 1906 and based in the United Kingdom, this entity was formerly known as the Merrill Lynch British Smaller Companies Trust plc.
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HOW THE BUSINESS IS PERFORMING
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