The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:ESCT) Insider Kate Cornish Bowden Purchases 459 Shares

The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCTGet Free Report) insider Kate Cornish Bowden purchased 459 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 240 per share, for a total transaction of £1,101.60.

The European Smaller Companies Trust Price Performance

Shares of ESCT traded down GBX 1 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching GBX 234.50. The company had a trading volume of 94,863 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,039,686. The company has a current ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 0.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.97. The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC has a 12-month low of GBX 193.80 and a 12-month high of GBX 247.21. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of GBX 235.63 and a 200-day simple moving average of GBX 228.54. The company has a market capitalization of £797.50 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.23 and a beta of 1.28.

The European Smaller Companies Trust Company Profile

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The Company’s investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing predominantly in smaller and medium sized companies in Europe. The Company maintains a diversified portfolio. The Company invests 7% of its total assets. The Company invests in equities and other investments for long term, so as to secure its investment objective.

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