# Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/asl · ISIN GB0000066554 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 30/09/2026, ASL (Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC, ISIN GB0000066554) closed at £18.18 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by +21.2% (income paid out is not included), or −4.2% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC is an investment trust. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share.

Latest close: **£18.18** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | ASL |
| ISIN | GB0000066554 |
| Category | Investment trusts |
| Type | Investment trust |
| Domicile | United Kingdom |

## Past returns (periods to 30/09/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +18.05% | +14.84% | price only |
| 3 years | +53.29% | +39.18% | price only |
| 5 years | +21.20% | -4.16% | price only |

Returns: Fundology, from recorded daily closes. Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −9.7%, 2023 +4.2%, 2024 +6.5%, 2025 +6.9%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +15.8%. Returns of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +20.6%; to 30/09/2025: −4.4%; to 30/09/2024: +28.3%; to 30/09/2023: +12.8%; to 30/09/2022: −29.0%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -9.7% | -17.3% | Price |
| 2023 | +4.2% | +0.1% | Price |
| 2024 | +6.5% | +2.9% | Price |
| 2025 | +6.9% | +3.3% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +15.8% | +12.6% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 17.43% | -16.37% |
| 3 years | 17.03% | -24.26% |
| 5 years | 18.24% | -28.66% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 17.4% over 1 year, 17.0% over 3 years, 18.2% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC since October 2021, in pounds: −28.7% from 05/11/2021 to 30/09/2022. The lowest 12-month return of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −27.3% (12 months to 30/09/2022); the highest was +35.8% (12 months to 23/08/2024). On 30/09/2026 the price of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC was at its highest weekly close since October 2021, in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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