The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc

BMO Global Smaller Companies PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by F&C Investment Business Ltd. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth and value stocks of small cap companies. It employs fundamental analysis with a focus on such factors as quality of management, position in targeted markets, strategy for growth, and cash flow dynamics to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a composite benchmark comprised of 30% Numis UK Smaller Companies (excluding investment companies) Index and 70% MSCI All Country World ex UK Small Cap Index. It was formerly known as F&C Smaller Companies plc. BMO Global Smaller Companies PLC was formed on February 15, 1889 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom. Show More...