abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc (AUSC.L) Research
The abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc is a closed-ended investment company initially established by Standard Life Investments Limited. Its investment portfolio is currently overseen by Standard Life Investments (Corporate Funds) Limited. This Trust primarily allocates capital to publicly traded companies within the United Kingdom's equity markets, with a specific focus on mid- and small-capitalisation firms. It aims to achieve diversified sectoral exposure across its holdings. As an actively managed fund, its investment returns are benchmarked against the Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding Investment Companies). The Trust, which commenced operations on July 9, 1993, was formerly designated as Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust plc and continues to be domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Market snapshot
- Symbol
- AUSC.L
- Price
- $500
- Day change
- -0.99%
- Market cap
- $229.0M
- P/E ratio
- -23.83x
- 52-week range
- 441.5-564.69
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
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