The Merchants Trust Plc (MRCH)
Category UK Large-Cap Equity
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Sell
574.00p
Buy
576.00p
5.1222p (+0.90%)
Discount/Premium
-2.67%
Estimated NAV
585.615p
Prices updated at 20 May 2025, 13:00 BST
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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 31/03/2025
Asset allocation
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Geographical breakdown
Continent or country allocation (%)
Market classification (%)
Top 10 holdings
Security name | Sector | Country | % of assets | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GSK PLC | - | United Kingdom | 6.03 |
2 | British American Tobacco PLC | - | United Kingdom | 5.54 |
3 | Lloyds Banking Group PLC | - | United Kingdom | 5.11 |
4 | Shell PLC | - | United Kingdom | 4.67 |
5 | BP PLC | - | United Kingdom | 4.15 |
6 | DCC PLC | - | United Kingdom | 3.47 |
7 | Rio Tinto PLC Ordinary Shares | - | United Kingdom | 3.34 |
8 | SSE PLC | - | United Kingdom | 3.08 |
9 | National Grid PLC | - | United Kingdom | 3.00 |
10 | Barclays PLC | - | United Kingdom | 2.99 |
Assets in top 10 holdings %
41.38%
Total no. of equity holdings
55.00
Total no. of bond holdings
1.00
Stock sectors
The Merchants Trust Plc
UK Large-Cap Equity
49.97%
Basic materials
Con cyclical
Financial svs
Real estate
23.61%
Comm services
Energy
Industrials
Technology
26.43%
Con defensive
Healthcare
Utilities