The Global Smaller Companies Trust
Investing in high quality, profitable global smaller companies
We seek to provide our investors with exposure to the exciting potential within the thousands of smaller sized companies listed on global stock-markets. We focus investment on high quality, well managed, soundly financed and profitable companies. In addition to a good track record, we want our holdings to be moving with the times and making the necessary investment in their businesses to take account of the changing world in which we live.
Our team-based investment approach allows broad coverage and in-depth analysis of the companies in which we invest. We deliberately construct a diverse portfolio to give investors genuine global exposure across the spectrum of sectors, seeking out the best opportunities wherever they may be.
We incorporate environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues into our investment process. Some of our holdings are global leaders in their fields in sustainable business practices.
Peter Ewins is a Director and Portfolio Manager. He joined Columbia Threadneedle through the acquisition of BMO GAM (EMEA) in 2021, having previously been with BMO (and its predecessor companies) since 1996. Prior to this, he worked for Municipal Mutual Insurance and Commercial Union Insurance (1989-93) and ESN Pension Management (1994-96). Peter has a BA (Hons) in Economics and Statistics from the University of Exeter and is a member of the CFA Society of the UK.
Nish Patel is a Joint Lead Fund Manager. He joined Columbia Threadneedle through the acquisition of BMO GAM (EMEA) in 2021, having previously been with BMO (and its predecessor company) since 2007. He previously worked for Deloitte in their Technology, Media and Telecommunications Audit division. Nish has a BSc in Economics from University College London and is a fully qualified chartered accountant and CFA charterholder.
The Global Smaller Companies Trust
Quoted Data webinar March 2024
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Investor Meet Company webinar
February 2024
The Global Smaller Companies Trust
Fund update, January 2024
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The value of your investments and any income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the original amount invested. Tax allowances and the benefits of tax-efficient accounts are subject to change and tax treatment depends upon your individual circumstances. Each Trust has different risk factors. Please see the Key Information Documents (KIDs) for further details on the risks for each trust.
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