Chair's Statement- June 2023
Chair Dagmar Kent Kershaw provides an update on the recent performance of the trust. There is also discussion on the rationale behind the investment decisions in the portfolio.
Our investment approach
Through intensive, first-hand research, we actively manage portfolios aiming to deliver long-term returns.
Seeking out exceptional investments at the right price
Knowing our investments is key to delivering performance potential
Investing in tomorrow’s larger companies, today
abrdn has been investing in UK Smaller Companies for over 25 years. Over that time, we’ve developed some clear ideas about the most effective ways to invest to achieve our and our clients’ goals, with some principles at the heart of our approach.Quality, Growth and Momentum
We seek to identify and invest in companies with attractive quality, growth and momentum criteria and hold these companies for extended time periods. These characteristics are first identified by our proprietary quants screening tool (the matrix) and then our team of Smaller Companies specialists carry out rigorous fundamental analysis.Dedicated team of Smaller Companies experts, investing for the long term
We have a team of dedicated Smaller Companies analysts, who have outstanding corporate access, given our size and reputation in the asset class. The portfolio is high conviction, with companies held for extended time periods.
Existing investors
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Our portfolio holdings
See what investments are currently held in the abrdn Smaller Companies Income Trust portfolio.
Investment case studies
Get to know some of the companies and other holdings in our portfolio – what they do and the potential they offer.
Environmental, Social and Governance
Choosing investments with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials is essential to performance – and to our planet.