FAQs

Answers to the Henderson European Trust frequently-asked-questions (FAQs) can inform investment decisions, with key data about sectors, fees, fund managers, independent ratings, and more.

• What is Henderson European Trust's investment objective?

  The Company aims to maximise total return from a portfolio of stocks predominantly listed in Europe (excluding the UK).

• Who can I contact with a shareholder query?

  For information regarding your shares, amending your address or bank details for dividend payments our registrar, Equiniti Limited can help.

  By telephone  

  +44 (0)371 384 2457

  Lines are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 5.30pm, excluding bank holidays. Charges for calling telephone numbers starting with ‘03’ are determined by the caller’s service provider. Calls may be recorded and monitored randomly for security and training purposes.

  Online

  Visit www.shareview.co.uk for support.

  By post

  Equiniti Limited (“EQ”)
  Aspect House
  Spencer Road
  Lancing
  West Sussex BN99 6DA

  For any other general enquiries, please contact us via:

  Email: ITSecretariat@janushenderson.com

  Telephone: +44 (0)20 7818 1818. If calling from abroad: +44 1268 443 914

  Post: Janus Henderson Investors, 201 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3AE

• How do I order printed literature?

  To order printed literature, such as annual or half-year reports, please email ITSecretariat@janushenderson.com

• When was Henderson European Trust incorporated?

  The incorporation date was 20th January 1947.

• Who is the fund manager of Henderson European Trust?

  Henderson European Trust is managed by interim fund managers, Robert Schramm-Fuchs and Nick Sheridan, with the support of the European Equities team at Janus Henderson Investors. Robert joined Janus Henderson in 2014 and has 20 years of financial industry experience. Nick joined Janus Henderson in 2009 and has 39 years of financial industry experience.

• What is Henderson European Trust's benchmark?

  The company’s investment benchmark is the FTSE World Europe ex UK.[1]
  [1] Source: Janus Henderson, Henderson European Trust plc Factsheet, Factsheet updated monthly.

• What is Henderson European Trust's sector?

  The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) classifies companies into sectors as a way of grouping companies with common characteristics. The classifications are based on a combination of the company’s regional or industry focus, and its investment objective. Henderson European Trust is classified within the ‘AIC Europe’ sector.

• How big is Henderson European Trust?

  As of 31st July 2025, the Company had total assets of £686.80M under management.
  Source: AIC. Updated monthly.

• When does Henderson European Trust make dividend payments?

  Proposed dividend payment date(s): February and June.

• Has Henderson European Trust been independently rated by a third party?

  The company has received an overall rating of ★★★★★ by Morningstar. The company’s analyst rating is Silver.

• What is the annual management fee for Henderson European Trust?

  • 0.600% per annum of the Net Asset Value up to but excluding £500 million;
  • 0.475% per annum of the Net Asset Value equal to and in excess of £500 million and up to but excluding £1 billion; and
  • 0.450% of the Net Asset Value equal to and in excess of £1 billion.

• Where can I find additional research on Henderson European Trust?

  For general insight into the Company, please see the latest Kepler commissioned research.

  This research gives general insight into the background of the Investment Trust, and the investment strategy with which it is run. In addition to this it outlines the Company’s objectives and provides updates from the Fund Manager, as well as recent performance data.