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Aug 23, 2024
Exploring the long term benefits of investing
Exploring the long term benefits of investing
The past 50 years have seen one crisis after another —the high inflation of the 1970s, the recession of the 1990s, the global financial crisis of 2008 and, most recently, the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet through all this time The Global Smaller Companies Trust has delivered consecutive annual dividend increases.
Aug 20, 2024
The magic of high-quality smaller companies
The magic of high-quality smaller companies
In a stock market that’s recently been dominated by the US tech giants pioneering artificial intelligence, it’s easy to forget the attributes of smaller companies with strong businesses.
Jul 12, 2024
3 catalysts to spark a revival in the shares of smaller companies
3 catalysts to spark a revival in the shares of smaller companies
When stocks fall out of favour like smaller companies have been for the past few years, they need a catalyst to revive their fortunes.
May 7, 2024
Seeking the most exciting companies on world stock exchanges
Seeking the most exciting companies on world stock exchanges
Think of a specialist engineering business that started out in Germany in the 1930s and has since become a global market leader. That would be a good description of Stabilus, one of the Global Smaller Companies Trust’s holdings. Over a 90-year history, it has grown to achieve a leading position in intelligent motion control technologies used in cars and industrial automation.
Jul 24, 2023
Investment Case Study - Ashtead Technology
Investment Case Study - Ashtead Technology
Find out why we decided to add Ashtead Technology into the Global Smaller Companies Trust portfolio.
Jul 24, 2023
Investment Case Study - Glanbia
Investment Case Study - Glanbia
Find out why we decided to add Glanbia into the Global Smaller Companies Trust portfolio.
Jul 24, 2023
Investment Case Study - The Ensign Group
Investment Case Study - The Ensign Group
Find out why we decided to add The Ensign Group into the Global Smaller Companies Trust portfolio.
Equity
Mar 12, 2021
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Relationships are not easy: US equities versus Treasuries
Relationships are not easy: US equities versus Treasuries
As the economy recovers and cyclical stocks begin to outperform, we look at the connection between equities and US Treasury yields.
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