The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT)

Category Europe ex-UK Small/Mid-Cap Equity

This investment trust can be held in an Investment ISA, SIPP and Investment Account

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Sell

242.00p

Buy

242.50p

arrow-up0.615p (+0.26%)

Discount/Premium

-9.62%

Estimated NAV

266.646p

Prices updated at 28 May 2026, 16:47 BST

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Prices in GBX

Investment objective

The Company seeks capital growth by investing in smaller and medium sized companies which are quoted, domiciled, listed or have operations in Europe (ex UK).

FTSE All-Share

-0.69%

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Key dates

	Forecast date
Half yearly results	Feb 2027
Annual general meeting	Nov 2026
Final results	Oct 2026
Annual report	Oct 2026

	Previous date
Half yearly results	Feb 2026
Annual general meeting	Nov 2025
Final results	Oct 2025
Annual report	Oct 2025

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