European Smaller Companies Trust

European Smaller Companies Trust (LSE: ESCT), formerly TR European Growth Trust, is a large British investment trust focused on investments in smaller European companies. Established in 1990, the company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index, an index of the larger companies on the London Stock Exchange.[1] The company is managed by Janus Henderson and the chairman is Christopher Casey.[2]

History

The company was established under the management of Henderson Group in 1990.[3][4][5] It changed its name from TR European Growth Trust to European Smaller Companies Trust in October 2021.[6]

References

  1. ^ "FTSE UK Index Series Quarterly Review December 2022". FTSE Russell. 30 November 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  2. ^ "A "disappointing" year for the European Smaller Companies Trust". Quoted Data. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Treg's Peak cautious on market highs". Citywire. 16 September 2003. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Small cap wonders". Money Marketing. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  5. ^ "TR European Growth Trust review". What Investment?. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  6. ^ "TR European Growth Trust to rename as European Smaller Cos". Morning Star. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2022.