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Oct 7, 2025
Getting to know Chairman Graham Oldroyd
Getting to know Chairman Graham Oldroyd
Following the recent AGM, Anja Balfour retired as a director and the Chairman of The Global Smaller Companies Trust. Anja served on the Board since 2015 and as Chairman since 2020 and we thank her for her significant contribution and thoughtful leadership throughout her tenure and wish her well for the future. Graham Oldroyd was appointed as our new Chairman and we are delighted to introduce him through a Q&A.
Sep 19, 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot – September 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot – September 2025
Smaller companies rose in August and outperformed mid caps and large caps. From a sector perspective, materials, telecommunications and
healthcare led whilst utilities, technology and industrials lagged. Macroeconomic data was mixed during the month, with data better than expected
in the US and the UK but below consensus forecasts in Europe, Japan and emerging markets. Concerns grew about the independence of the
Federal Reserve and after a dovish speech by Chairman Jerome Powell, the market looked forward to an interest-rate cut in September.
Government bond yields traded mostly in a range.
Aug 11, 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot – August 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot – August 2025
Smaller companies rallied in July. Markets rose in most regions. In the month, large caps outperformed small caps. From a sector perspective, technology, energy and utilities led whilst consumer staples, healthcare and consumer discretionary lagged.
Jul 22, 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - July 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - July 2025
Smaller companies rallied in June. Markets rose in most regions. In the month, the S&P 500 index surpassed its previous record high, marking a very sharp recovery from the selloff in April. From a sector perspective, technology, telecommunications and energy led, whilst the more defensive sectors of consumer staples, utilities and healthcare lagged.
Jun 26, 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - June 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - June 2025
Smaller companies surged in May as the US administration backtracked on some of its previous rhetoric on trade. Asia ex-Japan and the UK delivered particularly strong returns in the month.
May 27, 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - May 2025
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Market Snapshot - May 2025
‘Liberation Day’ proved consequential for markets all over the world. Nish Patel delivers his view from continent to continent, analysing the market volatility and its effect on the Trust’s performance relative to benchmarks.
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