Liontrust UK Smaller Companies Class I Inc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/03/20 to 31/03/21 |
31/03/21 to 31/03/22 |
31/03/22 to 31/03/23 |
31/03/23 to 31/03/24 |
31/03/24 to 31/03/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 56.7% | 2.6% | -14.7% | 3.8% | -9.8% |
| Sector | 65.7% | -1.7% | -16.6% | 5.0% | -2.5% |
| Rank | 29/41 | 9/42 | 18/43 | 31/43 | 41/43 |
| Quartile | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/03/25 |
5 Years to 31/03/25 |
10 Years to 31/03/25 |
||
| Fund | -7.2% | 5.1% | 8.0% | |
| Sector | -5.2% | 6.8% | 5.1% | |
| Rank | 31/43 | 27/41 | 2/35 | |
| Quartile | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| ALPHA GROUP INTERNATIONAL | 3.46 |
| ALFA FINANCIAL SOFTWARE HOLDINGS | 3.30 |
| GLOBALDATA | 3.22 |
| MORTGAGE ADVICE BUREAU (HOLDINGS) | 2.96 |
| TATTON ASSET MGMT | 2.91 |
| COHORT | 2.83 |
| F.W. THORPE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 2.72 |
| FINTEL | 2.68 |
| CRANEWARE | 2.51 |
| ON THE BEACH GROUP | 2.39 |
| Total | 28.97 |
Fund Aims
The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the long term (5 years or more).
Fund Manager
Anthony Cross joined Liontrust in 1997 and launched the Liontrust UK Smaller Companies Fund in 1998. Before moving to Liontrust, Anthony joined Schroder Investment Management as a graduate trainee, later becoming an equity analyst before joining the Smaller Companies team in 1994. Anthony Cross graduated in 1990 from Exeter University with a degree in Politics.
Victoria Stevens joined the Economic Advantage team at Liontrust in June 2015 as a partner and fund manager to help research and analyse investment opportunities primarily across the small cap universe. She previously worked for almost 5 years at the growth company specialist broking and advisory firm finnCap Ltd, latterly as deputy head of corporate broking. Prior to joining finnCap, Victoria was a senior reporter and diary editor at the financial newspaper City AM, having studied Modern Languages at Oxford University.
Matthew Tonge joined the Liontrust trading desk in 2003 from Barclays Capital Asset Management, becoming a partner in 2011. Responsible for execution across all the firm’s assets, in 2014 he was voted Mid-Tier trader of the year by The Trade magazine for his work in mid and small cap stocks, the inaugural year of the award. Having worked closely with Anthony and Julian for many years, in September 2015 he joined the Economic Advantage team to help research and analyse companies across the small cap universe. Matt graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2000, with First Class Batchelor degrees in Manufacturing Engineering (BENG) & Commerce (BCOM), winning the Gilbert Walker Prize in Engineering and Economics as top student in his year.
Alex joined Liontrust in 2024 as a Fund Manager on the Economic Advantage team. He joined from Unicorn Asset Management, where he spent nearly 10 years and co-managed a range of funds, including two UK equity funds and an AIM portfolio service. Prior to this Alex spent two years at Stanhope Capital as an Associate Consultant. He is a CFA Charterholder and graduated in 2010 from Durham University with a degree in Physics.
Fund Overview
| Bid (01/04/2025) | 1610.44p |
| Offer (01/04/2025) | 1639.81p |
| Historic yield | 1.21% |
| Fund size (28/02/2025) | £773.45m |
| Number of holdings | 57 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 1.33% |
| Launch date | 28/01/2013 |
Asset Allocation
| UK Equities | 92.95% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.10% | |
| Other Assets | 0.95% |
Important Information
Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Asset Allocation
| UK Equities | 92.95% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.10% | |
| Other Assets | 0.95% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 25.71% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 23.63% | - | - | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 16.95% | - | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 14.97% | |
| Business Training & Employment Agencies | - | - | - | 1.98% | |
| Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 2.83% | - | |
| Defense | - | - | - | 2.83% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 2.10% | - | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 2.10% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 1.76% | - | |
| Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | 1.76% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 2.08% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 2.08% | - | |
| Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 2.08% | |
| Financials | 22.84% | - | - | - | |
| Financial Services | - | 21.34% | - | - | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 18.09% | - | |
| Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 12.32% | |
| Investment Services | - | - | - | 5.78% | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 3.25% | - | |
| Mortgage Finance | - | - | - | 3.25% | |
| Banks | - | 1.50% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 1.50% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 1.50% | |
| Technology | 19.06% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 19.06% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 15.37% | - | |
| Software | - | - | - | 10.71% | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 3.45% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 1.22% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 3.69% | - | |
| Electronic Components | - | - | - | 2.72% | |
| Computer Hardware | - | - | - | 0.97% | |
| Health Care | 9.48% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 9.48% | - | - | |
| Health Care Providers | - | - | 4.54% | - | |
| Health Care Services | - | - | - | 4.54% | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 3.72% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 1.93% | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 1.80% | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 1.22% | - | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 1.22% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 7.84% | - | - | - | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 3.41% | - | - | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | 2.91% | - | |
| Electronic Entertainment | - | - | - | 1.64% | |
| Consumer Electronics | - | - | - | 0.91% | |
| Recreational Products | - | - | - | 0.35% | |
| Personal Goods | - | - | 0.50% | - | |
| Clothing & Accessories | - | - | - | 0.50% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 2.39% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 2.39% | - | |
| Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 2.39% | |
| Media | - | 2.04% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 2.04% | - | |
| Media Agencies | - | - | - | 2.04% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.10% | - | - | - | |
| Consumer Staples | 5.79% | - | - | - | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 3.73% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 1.97% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 1.97% | |
| Beverages | - | - | 1.76% | - | |
| Soft Drinks | - | - | - | 1.76% | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 2.06% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 2.06% | - | |
| Food Retailers & Wholesalers | - | - | - | 2.06% | |
| Real Estate | 1.98% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 1.98% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 1.98% | - | |
| Real Estate Services | - | - | - | 1.98% | |
| Non-Classified | 0.96% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Materials | 0.24% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 0.24% | - | - | |
| Industrial Materials | - | - | 0.24% | - | |
| Paper | - | - | - | 0.24% | |
Regional Allocation
| UK | 92.95% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.10% | |
| Non-Classified | 0.95% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 92.95% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 92.95% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 6.10% | - | |
| Non-Classified | 0.95% | - | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Medium |
|
13.48% |
| Small |
|
49.51% |
| Micro |
|
27.62% |
| Non-Classified |
|
3.28% |
| Cash |
|
6.10% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALPHA GROUP INTERNATIONAL | 3.46% | Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | United Kingdom |
| 2 | ALFA FINANCIAL SOFTWARE HOLDINGS | 3.30% | Software & Computer Services | United Kingdom |
| 3 | GLOBALDATA | 3.22% | Industrial Support Services | United Kingdom |
| 4 | MORTGAGE ADVICE BUREAU (HOLDINGS) | 2.96% | Finance & Credit Services | United Kingdom |
| 5 | TATTON ASSET MGMT | 2.91% | Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | United Kingdom |
| 6 | COHORT | 2.83% | Aerospace & Defence | United Kingdom |
| 7 | F.W. THORPE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 2.72% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | United Kingdom |
| 8 | FINTEL | 2.68% | Industrial Support Services | United Kingdom |
| 9 | CRANEWARE | 2.51% | Health Care Providers | United Kingdom |
| 10 | ON THE BEACH GROUP | 2.39% | Travel & Leisure | United Kingdom |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 19.06% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 19.06% |
| Financials | 22.84% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22.84% |
| Real Estate | 1.98% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.98% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 7.84% | - | - | - | - | - | 0.95% | - | 8.79% |
| Consumer Staples | 5.79% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.79% |
| Health Care | 9.48% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9.48% |
| Industrials | 25.71% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 25.71% |
| Basic Materials | 0.24% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.24% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.10% | 6.10% |
| Non-Classified | 0.01% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.01% |
Important Information
The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only.
Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Identification Codes
| Sedol Code | B57TMD1 |
| Mex Code | Q5LION |
| Isin Code | GB00B57TMD12 |
| Citi Code | LIM2 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 1.33% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the long term (5 years or more). |
| Benchmark | FTSE Small Cap ex ITs |
| Benchmark Category | Comparator |
| IA Sector | UK Smaller Companies |
Fund Background
| Valuation frequency | Daily |
| Valuation point | 12:00 |
| Fund type | Unit Trust |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Fund currency | Pound Sterling |
| Fund domicile | United Kingdom |
| ISA allowable | Yes |
| SIPP allowable | Yes |
Distribution Details
| Income frequency | Annually |
| Distribution Type | Dividend |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 01 May | 30 June |
Ratings
| FE Crown |  |
Effect of Deductions
| Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% | Assuming a growth rate of 7.00% |
|---|---|
| - | - |
Fund Administration
| Fund Trustee/Depository | The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
| Fund Administrator | The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
| Fund Registrar | The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
| Fund Custodian | The Bank of New York Mellon (International) Limited |
Group Details
| Group name | Liontrust Fund Partners LLP |
| Group address | 2 Savoy Court London WC2R 0EZ |
| Group telephone | 020 7412 1766 |
| Dealing telephone | 020 7964 4774 |
| info@liontrust.co.uk | |
| Homepage | www.liontrust.co.uk |
| Fax number | 020 7412 1779 |
Dealing
| Minimum Investment | £5000000 |
| Minimum Top Up | £100000 |
| Minimum Regular Saving | - |
| Settlement Period: Buy | 4 days |
| Settlement Period: Sell | 4 days |
| Pricing Basis | Forward |
| Dealing Decimals | 3 |
Important Information
Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Important Information
Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
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