British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc (BSC.L) Research

British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc operates as a venture capital trust, concentrating its investments on businesses seeking capital for emerging growth, expansion, acquisitions, and development projects. This evergreen investment vehicle diversifies its portfolio across various securities, including common and preference shares, as well as fixed income instruments like corporate bonds and government gilts, encompassing both VCT-qualifying and non-qualifying assets. The trust actively seeks out firms in sectors such as proprietary technologies, business and industrial services, manufacturing, healthcare, software, information technology, telecommunications, retail, and consumer brands. Its primary geographic focus is the United Kingdom. Individual investments range from £1 million to £10 million, targeting companies with annual revenues between £5 million and £25 million. The VCT generally aims to secure a majority ownership stake, with investments typically held for an average duration of seven years.

Market snapshot

Symbol
BSC.L
Price
$49.20
Day change
0.00%
Market cap
$188.2M
P/E ratio
35.91x
52-week range
0.51-54
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management

Peer companies

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  • Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust PLC (BGCG.L)
  • Foresight Enterprise VCT Plc (FTF.L)
  • Mobius Investment Trust plc (MMIT.L)
  • Northern 3 VCT PLC (NTN.L)
  • Northern 2 VCT PLC (NTV.L)
  • Northern Venture Trust PLC (NVT.L)

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