# Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC (GSCT)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/gsct · ISIN GB00BKLXD974 · 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, GSCT (Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC, ISIN GB00BKLXD974) closed at £1.91 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by +34.9% (income paid out is not included), or +5.5% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Global 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: **£1.91** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | GSCT |
| ISIN | GB00BKLXD974 |
| 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 | +11.85% | +8.81% | price only |
| 3 years | +40.77% | +27.81% | price only |
| 5 years | +34.93% | +5.48% | price only |

Returns: TradingView (delayed data) and Fundology, from recorded daily closes. Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2023 +2.6%, 2024 +10.7%, 2025 +7.7%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +8.2%. Returns of Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +14.1%; to 30/09/2025: −0.1%; to 30/09/2024: +18.7%; to 30/09/2023: +11.0%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +2.6% | -1.5% | Price |
| 2024 | +10.7% | +6.9% | Price |
| 2025 | +7.7% | +4.0% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +8.2% | +5.2% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 13.71% | -10.16% |
| 3 years | 13.19% | -16.84% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 13.7% over 1 year, 13.2% over 3 years. Largest fall in the price of Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC since June 2022, in pounds: −20.3% from 03/02/2023 to 27/10/2023. The lowest 12-month return of Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since June 2022 was −11.4% (12 months to 11/04/2025); the highest was +31.5% (12 months to 10/04/2026). On 30/09/2026 the price of Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC was 3.3% below its highest weekly close since June 2022 (14/08/2026), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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