The Merchants Trust Plc (MRCH)
Category UK Large-Cap Equity
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Sell
549.00p
Buy
553.00p
3.00p (+0.55%)
Discount/Premium
-2.09%
Estimated NAV
562.782p
Prices updated at 02 May 2025, 16:35 BST
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Prices in GBX
Investment objective
To provide an above average level of income and income growth together with long-term capital growth through a policy of investing mainly in higher yielding UK companies. The Company aims to achieve the objective through a strategy of investing in a portfolio of mainly higher yielding large UK companies and by using appropriate gearing to enhance returns. This strategy is designed for those investors who require a single investment in a diversified and professionally managed portfolio.
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Portfolio as of 28/02/2025
Asset allocation
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Geographical breakdown
Continent or country allocation (%)
Market classification (%)
Top 10 holdings
1
GSK PLC
Sector
-
Country
United Kingdom
% of assets
5.8915
2
British American Tobacco PLC
Sector
-
Country
United Kingdom
% of assets
5.23581
3
Lloyds Banking Group PLC
Sector
-
Country
United Kingdom
% of assets
5.04126
4
Shell PLC
Sector
-
Country
United Kingdom
% of assets
4.25191
5
BP PLC
Sector
-
Country
United Kingdom
% of assets
4.06052
6
DCC PLC
Sector
-
Country
United Kingdom
% of assets
3.52062
7
Rio Tinto PLC Registered Shares
Sector
-
Country
United Kingdom
% of assets
3.39836
8
Inchcape PLC
Sector
-
Country
United Kingdom
% of assets
3.29147
9
Barclays PLC
Sector
-
Country
United Kingdom
% of assets
3.26329
10
Tate & Lyle PLC
Sector
-
Country
United Kingdom
% of assets
2.93642
Assets in top 10 holdings %
40.89%
Total no. of equity holdings
55.00
Total no. of bond holdings
1.00
Stock sectors
The Merchants Trust Plc
UK Large-Cap Equity
49.31%
Basic materials
Con cyclical
Financial svs
Real estate
23.58%
Comm services
Energy
Industrials
Technology
27.11%
Con defensive
Healthcare
Utilities
