# Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc GBP (AUSC)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/ausc · ISIN GB0002959582 · 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, AUSC (Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc GBP, ISIN GB0002959582) closed at £5.42 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by −26.1% (income paid out is not included), or −41.5% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc GBP 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: **£5.42** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | AUSC |
| ISIN | GB0002959582 |
| 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 | +3.24% | +0.43% | price only |
| 3 years | +36.87% | +24.27% | price only |
| 5 years | -26.06% | -41.53% | price only |

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

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −39.4%, 2023 −0.9%, 2024 +9.6%, 2025 −0.4%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +8.4%. Returns of Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +6.5%; to 30/09/2025: +1.8%; to 30/09/2024: +20.9%; to 30/09/2023: +1.8%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -39.4% | -44.6% | Price |
| 2023 | -0.9% | -4.8% | Price |
| 2024 | +9.6% | +5.9% | Price |
| 2025 | -0.4% | -3.8% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +8.4% | +5.4% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 17.29% | -13.85% |
| 3 years | 16.40% | -15.96% |
| 5 years | 18.89% | -51.51% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc GBP in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 17.3% over 1 year, 16.4% over 3 years, 18.9% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc GBP since October 2021, in pounds: −51.5% from 31/12/2021 to 27/10/2023. The lowest 12-month return of Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since October 2021 was −43.0% (12 months to 28/10/2022); the highest was +37.6% (12 months to 25/10/2024). On 30/09/2026 the price of Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc GBP was 29.0% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (31/12/2021), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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