# Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC (HSL)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/hsl · ISIN GB0009065060 · 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, HSL (Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC, ISIN GB0009065060) closed at £9.83 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by −20.0% (income paid out is not included), or −36.7% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment 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: **£9.83** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | HSL |
| ISIN | GB0009065060 |
| 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 | +11.70% | +8.67% | price only |
| 3 years | +45.63% | +32.22% | price only |
| 5 years | -19.95% | -36.70% | price only |

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

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −31.9%, 2023 −1.8%, 2024 −1.8%, 2025 +5.8%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +14.7%. Returns of Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +15.6%; to 30/09/2025: −4.2%; to 30/09/2024: +24.1%; to 30/09/2023: +0.7%; to 30/09/2022: −44.7%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -31.9% | -37.7% | Price |
| 2023 | -1.8% | -5.7% | Price |
| 2024 | -1.8% | -5.2% | Price |
| 2025 | +5.8% | +2.2% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +14.7% | +11.5% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 18.61% | -15.91% |
| 3 years | 20.24% | -26.89% |
| 5 years | 21.99% | -49.36% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 18.6% over 1 year, 20.2% over 3 years, 22.0% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC since October 2021, in pounds: −49.4% from 19/11/2021 to 27/10/2023. The lowest 12-month return of Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −42.7% (12 months to 02/09/2022); the highest was +34.5% (12 months to 25/10/2024). On 30/09/2026 the price of Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC was 20.9% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (05/11/2021), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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