Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (BMD) Competitors

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BMD vs. AGT.LN, FGT, GSCT, CGT, and ESCT

Should you buy Baronsmead Second Venture Trust stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Baronsmead Second Venture Trust with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Baronsmead Second Venture Trust include AVI Global Trust (AGT.LN), Finsbury Growth & Income (FGT), The Global Smaller Companies Trust (GSCT), Capital Gearing (CGT), and The European Smaller Companies Trust (ESCT). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust compare to AVI Global Trust?

AVI Global Trust (LON:AGT.LN) and Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (LON:BMD) are both small-cap asset management industry companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust has lower revenue, but higher earnings than AVI Global Trust. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AVI Global Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
AVI Global Trust	£51.62M	0.00	N/A	£35.20	N/A
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	-£1.31M	-155.17	£4.53M	-£0.27	N/A

AVI Global Trust has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's net margin of -617.73%. AVI Global Trust's return on equity of 0.00% beat Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
AVI Global Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	-617.73%	-13.58%	1.23%

0.3% of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat AVI Global Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
AVI Global Trust	Neutral
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	Very Positive

AVI Global Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.13 per share. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. AVI Global Trust pays out 0.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust pays out -648.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust beats AVI Global Trust on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust compare to Finsbury Growth & Income?

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (LON:BMD) and Finsbury Growth & Income (LON:FGT) are both small-cap asset management industry companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Finsbury Growth & Income has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Baronsmead Second Venture Trust. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Finsbury Growth & Income, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	-£1.31M	-155.17	£4.53M	-£0.27	N/A
Finsbury Growth & Income	-£198.53M	-3.88	£90.54M	-£162.40	N/A

Finsbury Growth & Income has a net margin of 966.53% compared to Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's net margin of -617.73%. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's return on equity of -13.58% beat Finsbury Growth & Income's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	-617.73%	-13.58%	1.23%
Finsbury Growth & Income	966.53%	-19.34%	4.42%

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust has a beta of 0.22309843, suggesting that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Finsbury Growth & Income has a beta of 0.493, suggesting that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

0.3% of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.3% of Finsbury Growth & Income shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Finsbury Growth & Income shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Finsbury Growth & Income pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust pays out -648.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Finsbury Growth & Income pays out -12.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Finsbury Growth & Income had 2 more articles in the media than Baronsmead Second Venture Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Finsbury Growth & Income and 0 mentions for Baronsmead Second Venture Trust. Finsbury Growth & Income's average media sentiment score of 1.90 beat Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's score of 1.86 indicating that Finsbury Growth & Income is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	Very Positive
Finsbury Growth & Income	Very Positive

Summary

Finsbury Growth & Income beats Baronsmead Second Venture Trust on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust compare to The Global Smaller Companies Trust?

The Global Smaller Companies Trust (LON:GSCT) and Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (LON:BMD) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays out 8.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust pays out -648.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

7.9% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat The Global Smaller Companies Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
The Global Smaller Companies Trust	Neutral
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	Very Positive

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a net margin of 228.40% compared to Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's net margin of -617.73%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity of 17.88% beat Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The Global Smaller Companies Trust	228.40%	17.88%	-1.80%
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	-617.73%	-13.58%	1.23%

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Baronsmead Second Venture Trust. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Global Smaller Companies Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The Global Smaller Companies Trust	£149.42M	5.33	£598.28M	£33.83	5.70
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	-£1.31M	-155.17	£4.53M	-£0.27	N/A

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a beta of 1.2195442, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust has a beta of 0.22309843, indicating that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

The Global Smaller Companies Trust beats Baronsmead Second Venture Trust on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust compare to Capital Gearing?

Capital Gearing (LON:CGT) and Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (LON:BMD) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, valuation and risk.

Capital Gearing has higher revenue and earnings than Baronsmead Second Venture Trust. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Capital Gearing, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Capital Gearing	£46.87M	17.29	£45.77M	£271.70	19.07
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	-£1.31M	-155.17	£4.53M	-£0.27	N/A

In the previous week, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat Capital Gearing's score of 0.00 indicating that Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Capital Gearing	Neutral
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	Very Positive

Capital Gearing has a net margin of 130.53% compared to Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's net margin of -617.73%. Capital Gearing's return on equity of 5.59% beat Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Capital Gearing	130.53%	5.59%	-2.63%
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	-617.73%	-13.58%	1.23%

Capital Gearing has a beta of 0.43863514, suggesting that its share price is 56% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust has a beta of 0.22309843, suggesting that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

Capital Gearing pays an annual dividend of GBX 102 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Capital Gearing pays out 37.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust pays out -648.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

5.9% of Capital Gearing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Capital Gearing shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Capital Gearing beats Baronsmead Second Venture Trust on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust compare to The European Smaller Companies Trust?

The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:ESCT) and Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (LON:BMD) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

The European Smaller Companies Trust has a beta of 0.967, suggesting that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust has a beta of 0.22309843, suggesting that its stock price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.86 beat The European Smaller Companies Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
The European Smaller Companies Trust	Neutral
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	Very Positive

The European Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 4.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. The European Smaller Companies Trust pays out 8.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust pays out -648.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

The European Smaller Companies Trust has higher revenue and earnings than Baronsmead Second Venture Trust. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The European Smaller Companies Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
The European Smaller Companies Trust	£199.09M	3.99	£83.79M	£55.49	4.19
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	-£1.31M	-155.17	£4.53M	-£0.27	N/A

The European Smaller Companies Trust has a net margin of 74.11% compared to Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's net margin of -617.73%. The European Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity of 29.01% beat Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
The European Smaller Companies Trust	74.11%	29.01%	6.62%
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	-617.73%	-13.58%	1.23%

1.3% of The European Smaller Companies Trust shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.3% of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of The European Smaller Companies Trust shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Baronsmead Second Venture Trust shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

The European Smaller Companies Trust beats Baronsmead Second Venture Trust on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BMD vs. The Competition

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Metric	Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	Asset Management Industry	Financial Sector	LON Exchange
Market Cap	£203.12M	£2.42B	£6.16B	£2.76B
Dividend Yield	7.35%	6.01%	5.23%	6.16%
P/E Ratio	-176.30	61.82	29.72	368.09
Price / Sales	-155.17	1,857.13	1,184.48	84,632.54
Price / Cash	5.76	60.33	88.64	27.87
Price / Book	0.76	1.39	6.47	7.60
Net Income	£4.53M	£265.27M	£1.13B	£5.89B
7 Day Performance	-2.06%	-0.15%	-0.17%	-0.36%
1 Month Performance	N/A	0.15%	0.26%	-1.12%
1 Year Performance	-5.74%	7.58%	14.97%	61.56%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
BMD Baronsmead Second Venture Trust	N/A	GBX 47.60 flat	N/A	-3.8%	£203.12M	-£1.31M	N/A	N/A
AGT.LN AVI Global Trust	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	£812.93M	£51.62M	20.82	N/A	High Trading Volume
FGT Finsbury Growth & Income	N/A	GBX 773.59 +1.8%	N/A	-16.0%	£810.41M	-£198.53M	N/A	N/A	Positive News
GSCT The Global Smaller Companies Trust	N/A	GBX 194.80 -1.5%	N/A	+19.0%	£809.50M	£149.42M	5.76	N/A
CGT Capital Gearing	N/A	GBX 5,140 +0.2%	N/A	+8.1%	£804.26M	£46.87M	18.92	N/A

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Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (BMD) Competitors

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Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (BMD) Competitors

BMD vs. AGT.LN, FGT, GSCT, CGT, and ESCT

How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust compare to AVI Global Trust?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, AGT.LN or BMD?

Is AGT.LN or BMD more profitable?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of AGT.LN or BMD?

Does the media prefer AGT.LN or BMD?

Is AGT.LN or BMD a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust compare to Finsbury Growth & Income?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, BMD or FGT?

Is BMD or FGT more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, BMD or FGT?

Do institutionals and insiders have more ownership in BMD or FGT?

Is BMD or FGT a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor BMD or FGT?

Summary

How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust compare to The Global Smaller Companies Trust?

Is GSCT or BMD a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in GSCT or BMD?

Does the media favor GSCT or BMD?

Is GSCT or BMD more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, GSCT or BMD?

Which has more risk and volatility, GSCT or BMD?

Summary

How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust compare to Capital Gearing?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, CGT or BMD?

Does the media favor CGT or BMD?

Is CGT or BMD more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, CGT or BMD?

Is CGT or BMD a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of CGT or BMD?

Summary

How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust compare to The European Smaller Companies Trust?

Which has more volatility and risk, ESCT or BMD?

Does the media prefer ESCT or BMD?

Is ESCT or BMD a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, ESCT or BMD?

Is ESCT or BMD more profitable?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of ESCT or BMD?

Summary

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