The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCT - Get Free Report) shares were down 3.5% on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as GBX 176.80 ($2.18) and last traded at GBX 176.80 ($2.18). Approximately 1,207,417 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 8% from the average daily volume of 1,306,555 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 183.20 ($2.25).
The European Smaller Companies Trust Trading Up 0.5 %
The stock has a fifty day moving average of GBX 170.76 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 175.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 11.30, a quick ratio of 0.04 and a current ratio of 0.08. The company has a market capitalization of £700.51 million, a P/E ratio of 845.71 and a beta of 1.25.
About The European Smaller Companies Trust
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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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