How have BSC shares performed in 2024?

British Smaller Companies VCT2's stock was trading at GBX 54.50 at the start of the year. Since then, BSC stock has increased by 3.7% and is now trading at GBX 56.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does British Smaller Companies VCT2 pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for British Smaller Companies VCT2?

British Smaller Companies VCT2 declared a dividend on Friday, March 15th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 1.50 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.65%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 30th. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for BSC .

Is British Smaller Companies VCT2 a good dividend stock?

British Smaller Companies VCT2 (LON:BSC) pays an annual dividend of GBX 4 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.11%. BSC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 13,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for BSC .

How do I buy shares of British Smaller Companies VCT2?

Shares of BSC stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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British Smaller Companies VCT2 (BSC) Share Price, News & Analysis

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Today's Range: N/A
50-Day Range: 54.50
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57.50
52-Week Range: N/A

Volume: N/A
Average Volume: 32,624 shs
Market Capitalization: £129.15 million

P/E Ratio: 1,883.33
Dividend Yield: 8.11%
Price Target: N/A

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About British Smaller Companies VCT2 Stock (LON:BSC)

British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc is a venture capital trust specializing in emerging growth, growth capital, acquisition funding, and development funding. It is an evergreen fund. The fund invests in a range of securities which may include ordinary and preference shares and fixed income securities, such as corporate bonds and gilts in VCT qualifying and non-qualifying securities. It seeks to invest in firms that have protectable technologies, business services, manufacturing and industrial services, healthcare, software, Information Technology, telecommunications, retail and brands. It prefers to invest in the United Kingdom. The fund invests between £1 million ($1.45 million) and £10 million ($14.48 million) in companies with sales value between £5 million ($7.24 million) and £25 million ($36.21 million). The fund prefers to take majority stake. The fund holds its investments for an average period of seven years.

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BSC Stock News Headlines

April 17, 2024 | msn.com

The cheapest stocks in the cheapest market: UK small caps set to shine with earnings growth

April 4, 2024 | msn.com

British Business Bank increases Time Finance’s facility to £64.4m

April 18, 2024 | DTI (Ad)

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March 14, 2024 | msn.com

British stocks subdued ahead of U.S. data

March 12, 2024 | msn.com

YFM smashes target raising £90m for British smallcap VCTs

March 12, 2024 | msn.com

YFM announces £90m British Smaller Companies VCTs fund close

March 7, 2024 | msn.com

Made in Britain: the biggest UK brands talk manufacturing, distribution and the future of British hi-fi

March 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

UK Service Sector Expands For Fourth Month

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February 28, 2024 | msn.com

British Business Bank launches £400m war chest to support Midlands firms

February 28, 2024 | msn.com

How small outposts of United Kingdom firms in CT could lead to big future payoff in jobs

February 6, 2024 | msn.com

UK retail sales slow as cost of living squeeze bites; BP profits beat forecasts – business live

February 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

UK Services Activity Expands Most In 8 Months

February 3, 2024 | nytimes.com

The Squeeze on British Businesses Is Not Letting Up Soon

February 1, 2024 | msn.com

UK businesses start 2024 with confidence at two-year high - Lloyds

January 3, 2024 | msn.com

UK companies see rising revenue but wary of investment - BCC

January 3, 2024 | bloomberg.com

UK Debt Facing Wall of Supply Hit Harder in Global Bond Downturn

December 16, 2023 | bloomberg.com

UK Companies Report Strongest Growth in Six Months, S&P Says

November 30, 2023 | msn.com

British Business Bank announces first major deal for South West Investment Fund

November 27, 2023 | msn.com

Boost for Britain as businesses commit to invest £30bn in UK

November 26, 2023 | msn.com

British tech companies at forefront of Global Investment Summit

November 24, 2023 | lse.co.uk

British Smaller VCTs have mixed performances but "promising" future

November 23, 2023 | msn.com

UK small-cap stocks look cheap right now

November 23, 2023 | msn.com

UK businesses grow for first time in three months, but high rates weigh

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

Almost 200 businesses folded in Rutland in 2022 – as record number of companies close across the UK

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

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November 20, 2023 | forbes.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:BSC
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.yfmep.com
Phone: 44 1132 441 000
Fax: N/A
Employees: N/A
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.03
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,883.33
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £5.34 million
Net Margins: 58.95%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 4.40%
Return on Assets: 2.73%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 31.65
Quick Ratio: 63.92

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £9.06 million
Price / Sales: 14.25
Cash Flow: GBX 17.58 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.21
Book Value: GBX 58 per share
Price / Book: 0.97

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 228,580,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £129.15 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: -0.01

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Bought 86,015 shares on 1/30/2024
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BSC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BSC shares performed in 2024?: British Smaller Companies VCT2's stock was trading at GBX 54.50 at the start of the year. Since then, BSC stock has increased by 3.7% and is now trading at GBX 56.50.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does British Smaller Companies VCT2 pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for British Smaller Companies VCT2?: British Smaller Companies VCT2 declared a dividend on Friday, March 15th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 30th will be given a dividend of GBX 1.50 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.65%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 30th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for BSC.
Is British Smaller Companies VCT2 a good dividend stock?: British Smaller Companies VCT2 (LON:BSC) pays an annual dividend of GBX 4 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.11%. BSC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 13,333.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for BSC.
How do I buy shares of British Smaller Companies VCT2?: Shares of BSC stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:BSC) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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