# Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust PLC (SST)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/sst · ISIN GB00BRBL6574 · 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, SST (Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust PLC, ISIN GB00BRBL6574) closed at £2.72 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by +24.2% (income paid out is not included), or −1.8% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Scottish Oriental 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: **£2.72** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | SST |
| ISIN | GB00BRBL6574 |
| 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 | -3.55% | -6.17% | price only |
| 3 years | +2.64% | -6.81% | price only |
| 5 years | +24.20% | -1.78% | price only |

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

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 +0.9%, 2023 +13.2%, 2024 +12.8%, 2025 −9.4%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +0.4%. Returns of Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: −4.6%; to 30/09/2025: −4.0%; to 30/09/2024: +12.7%; to 30/09/2023: +11.7%; to 30/09/2022: +5.4%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +0.9% | -7.7% | Price |
| 2023 | +13.2% | +8.7% | Price |
| 2024 | +12.8% | +9.0% | Price |
| 2025 | -9.4% | -12.5% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +0.4% | -2.4% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 16.42% | -14.38% |
| 3 years | 14.20% | -17.49% |
| 5 years | 15.65% | -17.49% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 16.4% over 1 year, 14.2% over 3 years, 15.7% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust PLC since October 2021, in pounds: −17.5% from 25/07/2025 to 27/03/2026. The lowest 12-month return of Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −14.9% (12 months to 24/07/2026); the highest was +21.3% (12 months to 12/07/2024). On 30/09/2026 the price of Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust PLC was 10.2% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (18/07/2025), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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