# Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC (BRSC)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/brsc · ISIN GB00BWQGKH23 · 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, BRSC (Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC, ISIN GB00BWQGKH23) closed at £2.68 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by −34.2% (income paid out is not included), or −47.9% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Blackrock 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: **£2.68** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | BRSC |
| ISIN | GB00BWQGKH23 |
| 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 | +0.00% | -2.72% | price only |
| 3 years | +11.11% | +0.88% | price only |
| 5 years | -34.15% | -47.93% | price only |

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

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −36.0%, 2023 +1.9%, 2024 −0.7%, 2025 −4.8%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +2.6%. Returns of Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +4.0%; to 30/09/2025: −13.7%; to 30/09/2024: +18.8%; to 30/09/2023: +3.1%; to 30/09/2022: −42.8%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -36.0% | -41.4% | Price |
| 2023 | +1.9% | -2.1% | Price |
| 2024 | -0.7% | -4.1% | Price |
| 2025 | -4.8% | -8.1% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +2.6% | -0.3% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 18.97% | -17.35% |
| 3 years | 17.21% | -27.12% |
| 5 years | 19.30% | -45.75% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 19.0% over 1 year, 17.2% over 3 years, 19.3% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC since October 2021, in pounds: −45.8% from 31/12/2021 to 04/04/2025. The lowest 12-month return of Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −41.4% (12 months to 02/09/2022); the highest was +25.7% (12 months to 25/10/2024). On 30/09/2026 the price of Blackrock Smaller Companies Trust PLC was 36.8% 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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