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title: "The European Smaller Companies Trust plc publishes presentation outlining strategy and outlook for European small-cap investments"
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# The European Smaller Companies Trust plc publishes presentation outlining strategy and outlook for European small-cap investments

The European Smaller Companies Trust plc has released a presentation detailing its recent performance and portfolio positioning. As of 31 December 2025, the Trust reported a net asset value (NAV) total return of 33.2% over one year, outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI Europe ex UK Small Cap Index, which returned 26.9%. The Trust’s portfolio comprises 123 holdings with a geographical focus on Germany (25.4%), Sweden (15.6%), France (12.9%), and Switzerland (7.7%). The largest sector allocations include Industrials (32.5%) and Technology (16.4%). Ongoing charges for the year ended 30 June 2025 were 0.67%. The Trust’s top holdings are IG Group, TKH Group, Elmos Semiconductor, Stroeer, and flatexDEGIRO. You can access the full presentation through the link below. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. The European Smaller Companies Trust plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on January 26, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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