The Global Smaller Companies Trust
Investing in high quality, profitable global smaller companies
The Global Smaller Companies Trust gives you access to some of the world’s most exciting smaller businesses in a single fund with a long-term record of performance. Our fund management team, backed by the global expertise of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, seek out and invest in growing, profitable businesses listed on global stock markets, with strong and responsible management that are undervalued by the market. Our diversified portfolio harnesses growth and ensures that no company, sector or region is dominant. This thoughtful approach is why we are an AIC Dividend Hero, increasing our dividend every year for 52 years*.
In addition to a good track record, we want our holdings to be moving with the times and making the necessary investment in their businesses to take account of the changing world in which we live.
*There is no guarantee that dividends will continue to increase. The value of your investment can go down as well as up.
Nish Patel is the Fund Manager for The Global Smaller Companies Trust. He joined Columbia Threadneedle through the acquisition of BMO GAM (EMEA) in 2021, having previously been with BMO (and its predecessor company) since 2007. He previously worked for Deloitte in their Technology, Media and Telecommunications Audit division. Nish has a BSc in Economics from University College London and is a fully qualified chartered accountant and CFA charterholder.
We feature in the Investment Trusts Handbook 2025
Nish Patel contributes to the latest update of the Investment Trusts Handbook 2025.
The book aims to provide investors with the latest opinion, research, and information on investment trusts. It features commentary from industry experts, including Fund Manager, Nish Patel. Free copies are available for download here.
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The value of your investments and any income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the original amount invested. Tax allowances and the benefits of tax-efficient accounts are subject to change and tax treatment depends upon your individual circumstances. Each Trust has different risk factors. Please see the Key Information Documents (KIDs) for further details on the risks for each trust.
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Columbia Threadneedle offer a range of Savings Plans designed to make investing easy.
Start investing from £2,000 for an adult account and £1,000 for a child account. Regular monthly contributions can be made from £25 or one-off additional investments from £100 after the minimum opening investment has been made. There are no dealing charges when you deal online.
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