Standard Life Private Equity Trust (LON:SLPE) Trading Down 4.2% - What's Next?

Key Points

• Standard Life Private Equity Trust (SLPE) experienced a decline of 4.2% in its stock price during mid-day trading, falling to GBX 524 ($6.97).
• The trust has a market capitalization of £805.63 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.38, indicating low valuation relative to its earnings.
• SL Private Equity focuses on mid-market buyouts and expansion capital, with investments in sectors such as healthcare, oil and gas services, and educational publishing.

Standard Life Private Equity Trust (LON:SLPE - ) was down 4.2% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as GBX 524 ($6.97) and last traded at GBX 524 ($6.97). Approximately 102,906 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 35% from the average daily volume of 157,693 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 547 ($7.27).

Standard Life Private Equity Trust Price Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of £805.63 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.38. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is GBX 552.87 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 557.40.

Standard Life Private Equity Trust Company Profile

SL Private Equity specializes in fund of funds and direct investments. It seeks to invest in mid-market buyouts and expansion capital. It focuses on investments in healthcare, oil and gas services, educational publishing, aero-engineering, and capital goods outside Europe. Within fund of fund investments it seeks to invest in private equity funds focused on mid to large sized buyouts.

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