BRITISH SMALLER COMPANIES VCT2 PLC ORD GBP0.10
Symbol: BSC
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Past Performance
- 19th Apr 2019 to 19th Apr 2020-6.65%
- 19th Apr 2020 to 19th Apr 202122.31%
- 19th Apr 2021 to 19th Apr 202228.79%
- 19th Apr 2022 to 19th Apr 20235.11%
- 19th Apr 2023 to 19th Apr 20246.47%
Key Information
| Benchmark | N/A |
| Sector | IT VCT Generalist |
| Gearing | 100% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 30 May 2024 |
| Dividend Pay Date | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Total Dividends - Year to Date | 3 |
| Dividend Yield (%) | 5.3097 |
Net Asset Value (Nav)
| Latest actual NAV | 59.28 |
| Latest actual NAV date | 31/12/2023 |
| NAV frequency | Quarterly |
| Premium/Discount | -4.69% |
Charges
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Total Ongoing Charges
Please note that whilst we endeavour to show all charges associated with specific funds, sometimes this is not possible due to the information not being made available by the fund provider. In such cases transaction or incidental cost information may be missing. |
3.48% |
| Performance Fee | No |
| AMC | % |
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Our Platform Charge
We charge a platform fee of 0.35% per annum on the value of all stocks & shares held across all accounts, minimum £24 and maximum £240 per annum, charged pro-rata monthly in arrears. A full list of our rates and charges can be found here . |
0.35% |
Cost and Charges Information
This calculator provides you with costs and charges information regarding our charges and, where relevant, the costs within this investment product
Account Type
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 |
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Our annual fee
Our annual feeIncludes our platform fee at 0.35% per annum for Funds (up to £250,000) and Stocks & Shares (min £24 max £240), plus SIPP administration fee (if applicable, only charged if <£30,000 held) - see here |
0.35% | |
Dealing charges
Dealing chargesAny one-off commission charges associated with investing. Note that government taxes and levies are not included |
N/A | |
Product provider costs
Product provider costsProduct provider costs shown are inclusive of the fund ongoing charges figure (OCF), transaction costs and incidental costs |
3.48% | |
Total (£)
Total (£)Costs per annum displayed in monetary value |
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Total (%)
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Cumulative effect of charges on your investment's return
This illustration assumes that costs occur evenly throughout the year, charges are paid out of the investment evenly throughout the year, and that an annual growth rate of applies evenly throughout the year, before any charges including product charges
| lump sum invested with an assumed growth rate of | 1 year | years |
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What you might get back at with no charges applied
What you might get back at with no charges appliedThese are the illustrative values of a investment after growth and no costs applied at the end of the defined period |
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Annual charges
Annual chargesThese are the annual costs based on an initial investment amount of assuming a net zero growth rate |
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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 |
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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 |
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What you might get back at with charges applied
What you might get back at with charges appliedThese 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
British Smaller Companies VCT2 Plc is a United Kingdom-based venture capital trust (VCT). The Company’s objective is to maximize total return and provide investors with a long-term tax-free dividend yield while maintaining the Company’s status as a venture capital trust. The Company invests in United Kingdom businesses across a range of sectors to create a portfolio that blends a mix of businesses operating in established and emerging industries that offer opportunities in the application and development of innovation in their products and services. The Company is focused on building a portfolio of investments in early-stage companies. It invests in various sectors, including data, tech-enabled services, new media, business services, application software, retail and brands, cloud and devops, advanced manufacturing, and others. YFM Private Equity Limited is the manager of the Company.
Financial Summary
BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023, British Smaller Companies VCT2 PLC revenues increased 24% to £11.1M. Net income increased 7% to £6.7M. Revenues reflect Gains on investments held at fair value increase of 88% to £8M, Interest from bank deposits/money market increase from £205K to £1.3M, Income from listed investment funds increase from £22K to £47K. Net income was partially offset by Incentive fee increase from £635K to £1.6M (expense).
Performance
Cumulative Performance
| 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
| - | 3.67% | 5.61% | 6.47% | 44.13% | 64.56% |
Important Information
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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
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Important Documents
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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.
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Management Team
Financials
Income Statement - All values are in GBP (M).
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Year Ending |
31/12/2023 |
31/12/2022 |
31/12/2021 |
31/12/2020 |
31/12/2019 |
31/12/2018 |
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| Total Revenue | 11.11 | 8.95 | 26.71 | 6.04 | 6.27 | 6.16 |
| Gross profit | 8.96 | 7.16 | 25.21 | 4.83 | 5.08 | 4.94 |
| Operating Profit/Loss | 6.69 | 6.25 | 20.39 | 4.25 | 4.54 | 4.45 |
| Profit Before Tax | 6.69 | 6.25 | 20.39 | 4.25 | 4.54 | 4.45 |
| Profit After Tax | 6.69 | 6.25 | 20.39 | 4.25 | 4.54 | 4.45 |
| Equity Holders of Parent Company | 6.69 | 6.25 | 20.39 | 4.25 | 4.54 | 4.45 |
| Minority Interest | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
Balance Sheet - All values are in GBP (M).
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Year Ending |
31/12/2023 |
31/12/2022 |
31/12/2021 |
31/12/2020 |
31/12/2019 |
31/12/2018 |
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| Total Non-Current Assets | 97.91 | 83.93 | 70.51 | 49.56 | 48.40 | 38.57 |
| Total Current Assets | 39.55 | 28.76 | 21.41 | 21.50 | 24.10 | 25.66 |
| Total Assets | 137.46 | 112.69 | 91.92 | 71.06 | 72.50 | 64.22 |
| Total Liabilities | 1.84 | 0.82 | 4.54 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.17 |
| Total Net Assets | 135.62 | 111.87 | 87.38 | 70.93 | 72.33 | 64.05 |
| Shareholders Funds | 135.62 | 111.87 | 87.38 | 70.93 | 72.33 | 64.05 |
| Minority Interests | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Total Equity | 135.62 | 111.87 | 87.38 | 70.93 | 72.33 | 64.05 |