Finsbury Growth & Income Trust PLC

Overview

Finsbury Growth & Income Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust focusing on UK equities. The trust aims to achieve capital and income growth, providing shareholders with a total return exceeding that of the FTSE All-Share Index. It primarily invests in securities of companies listed in the United Kingdom or those incorporated, domiciled, or having significant business operations within the UK. The portfolio is managed by Lindsell Train Limited, which has been the appointed manager since 2000. The investment strategy emphasizes investing in high-quality companies with durable business models, high return on equity, and low capital intensity. The trust seeks to exploit other investors' unwillingness or inability to ascribe full strategic value to these companies. The portfolio is concentrated, focusing on a select number of companies that meet the investment criteria. The trust's investment philosophy is centered on long-term capital appreciation and income generation, aiming to provide shareholders with a total return in excess of that of the FTSE All-Share Index. The trust is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. As of 31 January 2026, the net asset value was £950.6 million, with a current net yield of 2.5%. The five-year share price total return was +2.4%.

Investment Focus

• Invest in UK-listed companies or those with significant UK operations
• Focus on high-quality companies with durable business models
• Seek long-term capital appreciation and income generation

Portfolio Companies