Part of our Foundation Fundlist SMITHSON INVESTMENT TRUST PLC ORD GBP0.01

Symbol: SSON

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Past Performance

  • 12th Nov 2019 to 12th Nov 202029.51%
  • 12th Nov 2020 to 12th Nov 202126.58%
  • 12th Nov 2021 to 12th Nov 2022-30.70%
  • 12th Nov 2022 to 12th Nov 2023-11.18%
  • 12th Nov 2023 to 12th Nov 202419.25%

Key Information

Benchmark MSCI World SMID Cap
Sector IT Global Smaller Companies
Gearing 100%
Ex-Dividend Date Unknown
Dividend Pay Date Unknown
Total Dividends - Year to Date0
Dividend Yield (%)0

Net Asset Value (Nav)

Latest actual NAV 1,650.77
Latest actual NAV date 8/11/2024
NAV frequency Daily
Premium/Discount -11.07%

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Charges

Total Ongoing Charges 
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0.92%
Performance Fee No
AMC 0.90%
Our Platform Charge
We charge a platform fee of 0.30% per annum on the value of all stocks & shares held across all accounts, minimum £50 and maximum £600 per annum, charged pro-rata monthly in arrears. A full list of our rates and charges can be found here .
0.30%

Cost and Charges Information

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Account Type

  • Investment Account
  • Stocks & Shares ISA
  • SIPP

Annual charges

These are the annual costs based on an initial investment amount of over 1 year assuming a net zero growth rate

Cost Category % of Investment lump sum costs
Our annual fee

Our annual fee

Includes our platform fee at 0.30% per annum (excluding Charles Stanley Multi Asset Funds and anycash held). The min fee is £60, the max is £600 per annum, plus SIPP administration fee (if applicable, only charged if < £30,000 held) – see here
0.30%
Dealing charges

Dealing charges

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N/A
Product provider costs

Product provider costs

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0.92%
Total (£)

Total (£)

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Total (%)

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Cumulative effect of charges on your investment's return

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lump sum invested with an assumed growth rate of 1 year years
What you might get back at  with no charges applied

What you might get back at  with no charges applied

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Annual charges

Annual charges

These are the annual costs based on an initial investment amount of assuming a net zero growth rate
Effect of charges on return (%)

Effect of charges on return (%)

These are the overall costs in percentage terms, based on an initial investment amount of assuming a growth rate
Effect of charges on return (£)

Effect of charges on return (£)

These are the overall costs in monetary value, based on an initial investment amount of assuming a growth rate
What you might get back at with charges applied

What you might get back at with charges applied

These are the illustrative values of a investment after growth and costs at the end of the defined period

This illustration is not a forecast of future investment performance but merely a means to demonstrate the potential impact of costs and charges for an assumed return of . Whilst we make reasonable endeavours to ensure the accuracy of third party charges information, this is intended for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon. We do not warrant or represent that this information is accurate, complete or up to date, therefore we accept no responsibility or liability for its use

Company

Business Summary

Smithson Investment Trust plc is a United Kingdom-based externally managed investment trust. The Company aims to provide shareholders with long term growth in value through exposure to a diversified portfolio of shares issued by listed or traded companies. The Company’s investment policy is to invest in shares issued by small and mid (SMID) sized companies with a market capitalization (at the time of initial investment) of between £500 million and £15 billion on a long-term, global basis. The Company's approach is to be a long-term investor in its chosen stocks. It will not adopt short-term trading strategies. It will pursue its investment policy by investing in approximately 25 to 40 companies. The Company is focused on long term capital growth and overall return rather than seeking any particular level of dividend. The Company will only declare dividends to the extent required to maintain the Company’s tax status as an investment trust. Its investments are managed by Fundsmith LLP.

Financial Summary

BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 June 2024, Smithson Investment Trust PLC revenues decreased from £290.5M to -£57.6M. Net loss totaled £71.1M vs. income of £273.7M. Revenues reflect profit or loss Foreign exchange decrease from £269.1M to -£76.4M, Income from investments held at fair val decrease of 11% to £19.1M, losses Investment decrease of 50% to -£546K. Net loss reflects transaction costs increase of 15% to £1M (expense).

Performance

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      Cumulative Performance

      1 month3 months6 months1 year3 years5 years
      3.38% 4.56% 4.71% 19.25% -26.60% 20.33%

      Important Information
      Headline performance can mask the true characteristics of a fund. Without fully understanding how a fund is managed, you may inadvertently become exposed to an undesirable level of risk to your capital. Some funds carry a dilution levy which reduces the number of units realised on any initial investment as an initial charge. If this fund carries such a levy it should be detailed in the Key Investor Information Document (KIID), which we must provide and you should read before investing.

      The charts and performance data shown are supplied by an external data provider and may contain data that appears to precede the introduction of the clean unit class for this fund. In such cases, historical data has been synthesised at the entire discretion of that external provider as realistically as possible using historical data recorded against the previously available commission-paying version of the fund, adjusting for fees in the process.

      Composition

      Important Documents


      The documents listed below are the latest versions made available to our data provider by the fund management group, but may not necessarily reflect the applicable charges that would be levied should you purchase this fund via Charles Stanley Direct. You should treat the charges and other figures shown in the 'Overview' tab as accurate.

      Fund Provider Factsheet
      The Fact Sheet is supplied on a monthly basis by the management group and provides limited information on the fund. Past performance data and a review of how the fund has performed are commonly featured. &nbsp;
      FUND PROVIDER FACTSHEET
      168,162 bytes PDF Document; last updated 30 Sep 2024
      Key Information Document This document, issued by the product provider, provides key information about an investment product. The information is required by law to help potential investors understand the nature, risks, costs, potential gains and losses of the product and enable comparison with other products.
      KEY INFORMATION DOCUMENT
      105,461 bytes PDF Document; last updated 28 Jun 2024
      Annual Report A report published by the Fund Management Group detailing the progress of the fund during the course of the previous 12 months. The information provided includes a financial statement for the group as a whole.
      ANNUAL REPORT
      1,709,546 bytes PDF Document; last updated 31 Dec 2023
      Semi Annual Report Published periodically through the course of the financial year of the fund, the report provides an overview of the fund's performance and the prospects for the remainder of the year. Included are portfolio changes (i.e. which stocks have been bought and sold), and changes in the geographical breakdown during the course of the previous 12 months.
      SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
      526,399 bytes PDF Document; last updated 30 Jun 2024
      Prospectus This is a formal document which contains details of the funds' objectives, investment strategies, risks, performance, distribution policy, fees and expenses and, fund management style.  A fund’s prospectus must be lodged with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for authorisation.
      PROSPECTUS
      528,899 bytes PDF Document; last updated 01 Apr 2020

      Management Team

      Simon Barnard Will Morgan

      Simon Barnard has managed this fund for 6 years .

      Simon Barnard There is currently no biography information for Simon Barnard.

      Manager Cumulative Performance v Peer Group

      Performance Graph

      Will Morgan has managed this fund for 6 years .

      Will Morgan There is currently no biography information for Will Morgan.

      Manager Cumulative Performance v Peer Group

      Performance Graph

      Financials


      Income Statement - All values are in GBP (M).

      Year Ending

      31/12/2023

      31/12/2022

      31/12/2021

      31/12/2020

      31/12/2019

      31/12/2018

      Total Revenue 321.92 -939.79 534.36 516.02 254.87 2.45
      Gross profit 301.64 -961.79 508.48 499.87 242.36 0.91
      Operating Profit/Loss 299.46 -963.99 506.25 497.88 239.54 -48.38
      Profit Before Tax 299.46 -963.99 506.25 497.88 239.54 -48.38
      Profit After Tax 293.32 -967.66 503.71 496.50 238.15 -48.56
      Equity Holders of Parent Company 293.32 -967.66 503.71 496.50 238.15 -48.56
      Minority Interest NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL


      Balance Sheet - All values are in GBP (M).

      Year Ending

      31/12/2023

      31/12/2022

      31/12/2021

      31/12/2020

      31/12/2019

      31/12/2018

      Total Non-Current Assets 2,538.95 2,393.85 3,339.15 2,279.94 1,405.67 763.14
      Total Current Assets 18.43 28.44 33.28 56.48 33.21 34.22
      Total Assets 2,557.38 2,422.29 3,372.43 2,336.42 1,438.88 797.35
      Total Liabilities 5.45 4.32 5.36 4.47 1.58 6.82
      Total Net Assets 2,551.94 2,417.97 3,367.07 2,331.95 1,437.31 790.53
      Shareholders Funds 2,551.94 2,417.97 3,367.07 2,331.95 1,437.31 790.53
      Minority Interests NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
      Total Equity 2,551.94 2,417.97 3,367.07 2,331.95 1,437.31 790.53

      Investment involves risk. You may get back less than invested.