Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc (BRSC.L)
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock Fund Managers Limited. The fund is managed by BlackRock Investment Managers (UK) Limited. It invests in public equity markets of the United Kingdom. The fund seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors including support services, software and computer services, media and entertainment, construction and building materials, leisure and hotels, general retailers, mining, oil and gas, specialty and other finance, and information technology hardware. It was formerly known as the Merrill Lynch British Smaller Companies Trust plc. BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc was formed i 1906 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Company Info
| ISIN | GB0006436108 |
|---|---|
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Collective Investments |
Highlights
| Market Cap | £669.98M |
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| EPS (TTM) | £2.65 |
| PE Ratio | 5.29 |
| Total Revenue (TTM) | £133.65M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | £127.95M |
| EBITDA (TTM) | £99.56M |
| Year Range | £1,239.62 - £1,604.57 |
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc had a return of 4.42% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.95% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc had an annualized return of 8.12%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.43%, indicating that Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 4.42% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | 0.80% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 0.22% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 16.95% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.40% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.12% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BRSC.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.33% | -0.75% | 0.30% | 6.02% | 8.18% | -3.07% | 10.19% | -4.75% | -3.94% | -3.19% | 4.42% | ||
| 2023 | 2.80% | -1.00% | -6.09% | 2.93% | -0.34% | -2.61% | 1.73% | -1.86% | -0.95% | -7.17% | 13.63% | 5.66% | 5.25% |
| 2022 | -14.15% | -7.47% | -1.90% | -6.05% | -3.29% | -12.72% | 12.40% | -7.31% | -9.38% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 0.30% | -34.32% |
| 2021 | -5.63% | 3.41% | 5.18% | 7.17% | 3.72% | -0.61% | 3.48% | 6.44% | -4.19% | -3.50% | -1.16% | 8.61% | 23.97% |
| 2020 | 0.35% | -13.62% | -24.53% | 16.96% | -1.98% | 0.85% | -4.39% | 0.82% | -0.81% | 7.54% | 14.11% | 17.25% | 4.05% |
| 2019 | 7.92% | 2.70% | 2.63% | 6.81% | -1.86% | 2.27% | -3.19% | 0.86% | -2.13% | 5.94% | 8.17% | 9.18% | 45.82% |
| 2018 | 3.45% | -1.85% | 1.51% | 6.13% | 4.45% | 4.07% | -1.30% | -1.98% | -3.37% | -8.71% | -6.02% | -1.64% | -6.20% |
| 2017 | 4.21% | 5.84% | -1.42% | 9.76% | 9.72% | -4.82% | 1.52% | 3.03% | 0.28% | 3.38% | 0.45% | 1.87% | 38.32% |
| 2016 | -8.89% | -4.80% | 0.70% | 3.54% | 2.34% | -11.59% | 4.97% | 6.04% | 4.19% | -3.75% | 0.92% | 7.02% | -1.37% |
| 2015 | 7.02% | -1.34% | 0.37% | 2.33% | 10.50% | 0.81% | 0.16% | -0.54% | -5.02% | 5.40% | 3.84% | 3.43% | 29.41% |
| 2014 | -0.55% | -0.27% | -4.57% | -0.35% | -5.61% | -2.70% | -0.82% | 1.78% | -2.44% | 0.06% | -2.10% | 0.52% | -15.99% |
| 2013 | 9.03% | 5.34% | -0.08% | -0.00% | 6.31% | -3.03% | 8.80% | 6.15% | 3.52% | 7.41% | 2.70% | 9.25% | 70.44% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BRSC.L is 63, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other stocks in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc (BRSC.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc provided a 3.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.43 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 9 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.43 | £0.41 | £0.37 | £0.34 | £0.33 | £0.32 | £0.28 | £0.23 | £0.19 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 |
Dividend yield | 3.03% | 2.93% | 2.69% | 1.58% | 1.87% | 1.87% | 2.33% | 1.76% | 1.93% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 1.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.16 | £0.00 | £0.43 | |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.26 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.00 | £0.41 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.22 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.15 | £0.00 | £0.37 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.21 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.13 | £0.00 | £0.34 |
| 2020 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.13 | £0.00 | £0.33 |
| 2019 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.19 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.13 | £0.00 | £0.32 |
| 2018 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.16 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.12 | £0.00 | £0.28 |
| 2017 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.13 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.10 | £0.00 | £0.23 |
| 2016 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.08 | £0.00 | £0.19 |
| 2015 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 2014 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| 2013 | £0.07 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.11 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc was 65.63%, occurring on Dec 8, 2008. Recovery took 458 trading sessions.
The current Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc drawdown is 30.61%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -65.63% | May 22, 2007 | 395 | Dec 8, 2008 | 458 | Oct 1, 2010 | 853 |
| -65.28% | Dec 31, 1974 | 1 | Dec 31, 1974 | 652 | Jun 30, 1977 | 653 |
| -65.03% | Sep 5, 2000 | 548 | Oct 10, 2002 | 843 | Jan 4, 2006 | 1391 |
| -55.18% | Feb 21, 2020 | 20 | Mar 19, 2020 | 196 | Dec 29, 2020 | 216 |
| -46.13% | Sep 6, 2021 | 278 | Oct 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc volatility is 6.10%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust plc.
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