For individual investors in the UK

HSL The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc

Consistent outperformer against benchmark and large-cap rivals, the Trust seeks capital growth through medium and small UK companies

ISIN
GB0009065060

Share price
1,208.00p
As of 21/10/2021

Estimated NAV
1,344.73p
As of 21/10/2021

Discount / Premium
-10.17%
As of 21/10/2021

Yield
1.97%
As of 21/10/2021

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Morningstar ratings are based on the representative share class of this fund and are dated to the last month-end upon availability from Morningstar.

Overview

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

To maximise shareholder total returns by investing mainly in smaller companies in the United Kingdom.
The value of an investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise as a result of market and currency fluctuations and you may not get back the amount originally invested. Potential investors must read the latest annual report and where relevant, the key investor information document before investing. This website is for promotional purposes and does not qualify as an investment recommendation.

ABOUT THIS TRUST

  • Looks for quality growth companies but will only invest at a reasonable price
  • Outperformed the Numis Smaller Companies Index in all but two years since Neil’s appointment in 2002
  • Disciplined management team that abides by a strict checklist to increase the likelihood of good performance
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Neil Hermon

Neil Hermon

Director of UK Equities | Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1989. Joined Firm in 2002.

Performance

Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
Discrete Performance (%)
As of 30/09/2021
Net Asset Value Price
 
Quarter End
As of 30/09/2021 		2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
Net Asset Value 58.10 -9.57 -5.40 19.11 40.95
Price 63.00 -7.70 -8.50 28.40 42.10
© Morningstar 2021. All rights reserved. The Price and Net Asset Value total returns.
Cumulative Performance (%)
As of 21/10/2021
NAV (Net) Price (Net)
 
As of 21/10/2021 1MO 3MO YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR
NAV (Net) -3.03 2.42 23.33 49.27 58.31 99.55 408.27
Price (Net) -7.08 -1.36 16.57 50.30 54.95 118.24 474.88
© Morningstar 2021. All rights reserved. The Price and Net Asset Value total returns.
DIVIDENDS
Ex Dividend Date Pay Date Amount div p/ps
26-Aug-21 11-Oct-21 16.75
11-Feb-21 09-Mar-21 7.00
27-Aug-20 12-Oct-20 16.50
13-Feb-20 09-Mar-20 7.00
08-Aug-19 08-Oct-19 16.50
14-Feb-19 08-Mar-19 6.50
30-Aug-18 28-Sep-18 15.00
15-Feb-18 09-Mar-18 6.00
07-Sep-17 09-Oct-17 13.00
16-Feb-17 10-Mar-17 5.00
01-Sep-16 30-Sep-16 11.00
11-Feb-16 04-Mar-16 4.00

Portfolio

Top Holdings (As of 30/09/2021)
% of Fund
Future 3.46
Impax Asset Management Group 3.10
Bellway 2.37
Learning Technologies Group 2.27
Watches of Switzerland Group 2.15
Oxford Instruments 2.08
Team17 Group 2.05
RWS 2.00
Ultra Electronics 1.84
Paragon Banking Group 1.78
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References made to individual securities should not constitute or form part of any offer or solicitation to issue, sell, subscribe or purchase. Holdings are subject to change without notice.
Sector Allocation % OF FUND % OF FUND (As of 30/09/2021)
Industrials 29.71
Consumer Discretionary 26.17
Financials 14.37
Technology 13.31
Health Care 4.62
Real Estate 3.70
Basic Materials 3.69
Energy 2.69
Telecommunications 1.73

Documents

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Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust - A decade of outperformance
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc – EY LLP Statement of Circumstances
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Investment Objective & Policy
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc – Annual Report 2021
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2020
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2019
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2018
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2017
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2016
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2015
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2014
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2013
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Annual Report 2012
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Factsheet
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Portfolio Disclosure
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2020
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2019
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2018
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2017
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2016
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2015
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2014
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2013
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Half Year Report 2012
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Half Year Update 2021
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Notice of Meeting 2021
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Key Information Document
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - AIFMD Disclosure
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Articles of Association
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Proxy Votes 2021
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Proxy Form 2021
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Proxy Votes 2020
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Terms of Reference of the Audit & Risk Committee
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Schedule of Matters Reserved for the Board
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Terms of Reference of the Management Engagement Committee
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc - Terms of Reference of the Nomination Committee

Related Insights

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The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust – Fund Manager 2021 AGM presentation
October 2021

The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust – Fund Manager 2021 AGM presentation

Neil Hermon, Portfolio Manager of the Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust, deliver his AGM shareholder presentation. This presentation covers the Trust’s performance over the last financial year, portfolio activity over the period, and Neil’s outlook for UK smaller companies.

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Domestic Trust, Regional Earnings.
October 2021

Domestic Trust, Regional Earnings.

When investing in a country-specific Trust, it’s tempting to assume that the returns delivered by the underlying portfolio will only come from that domestic market. More often than not, that isn’t the case. In this video, we explain how overseas revenues can provide further diversification to a portfolio.

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Consistency of approach the key to strong performance
August 2021

Consistency of approach the key to strong performance

Neil Hermon, Fund Manager of the Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust, discusses the Trust’s recent performance, highlighting the key drivers of performance, his growth at a reasonable price investment approach (GARP), challenges in the UK market, and the Trust’s approach to ESG.

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  • ​The value of the Funds and the income from them is not guaranteed and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you originally invested.
  • ​Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
  • Third party data is believed to be reliable, but its completeness and accuracy is not guaranteed.
  • If a trust's portfolio is concentrated towards a particular country or geographical region, the investment carries greater risk than a portfolio diversified across more countries.
  • Most of the investments in this portfolio are in smaller companies shares. They may be more difficult to buy and sell and their share price may fluctuate more than that of larger companies.
  • This trust is suitable to be used as one component in several in a diversified investment portfolio. Investors should consider carefully the proportion of their portfolio invested into this trust.
  • Active management techniques that have worked well in normal market conditions could prove ineffective or detrimental at other times.
  • The trust could lose money if a counterparty with which it trades becomes unwilling or unable to meet its obligations to the trust.
  • Shares can lose value rapidly, and typically involve higher risks than bonds or money market instruments. The value of your investment may fall as a result.
  • The return on your investment is directly related to the prevailing market price of the trust’s shares, which will trade at a varying discount (or premium) relative to the value of the underlying assets of the trust. As a result losses (or gains) may be higher or lower than those of the trust’s assets.
  • The trust may use gearing as part of its investment strategy. If the trust utilises its ability to gear, the profits and losses incured by the trust can be greater than those of a trust that does not use gearing.
  • Derivatives use exposes the trust to risks different from, and potentially greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and may therefore result in additional loss, which could be significantly greater than the cost of the derivative.
  • The Company confirms that it currently conducts its affairs so that its ordinary shares of 25p each can be recommended by IFAs to ordinary retail investors in accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) rules in relation to non-mainstream investment products and intends to continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
  • The shares are excluded from the FCA’s restrictions which apply to non-mainstream investment products because they are shares in an investment trust.