Welcome to our dedicated page for Royce Small-Cap Trust news (Ticker: RVT), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Royce Small-Cap Trust stock.
Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (RVT), is a closed-end, diversified management investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company's primary goal is long-term capital growth, achieved by investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities, primarily of small- and micro-cap companies, which are often overlooked by larger investors but can offer substantial growth potential.
Managed by Royce & Associates, a specialist in small-cap investments, the fund brings unparalleled expertise and a distinct investment approach to meet varied investor goals. The company’s portfolio is diverse, including common stocks, preferred stocks, corporate bonds, and repurchase agreements. Sectors represented in the portfolio include consumer discretionary, consumer staples, healthcare, financial, IT, telecommunications, and materials.
Royce Small-Cap Trust has recently announced its quarterly distributions, reflecting its commitment to delivering consistent returns to shareholders. For instance, a quarterly distribution of $0.26 per share was declared for September 2023, and most recently, a distribution of $0.28 per share for June 2024. These distributions can be optionally paid in additional shares of common stock or in cash, depending on shareholder election.
The fund's investment policy aims to mitigate risks associated with small-cap stocks by maintaining a broadly diversified portfolio. However, investing in small-cap and micro-cap companies involves considerably more risk than larger-cap stocks, including market volatility and less liquidity. The fund also occasionally invests in foreign securities, which can involve additional risks like political and economic instability.
Financially, Royce Small-Cap Trust keeps a close eye on performance metrics such as geometric and harmonic averages to provide a more accurate measure of the portfolio's market cap. Its price-earnings (P/E) ratio, excluding companies with zero or negative earnings, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio are also crucial indicators for assessing the fund's valuation.
For daily NAVs and other information, investors can visit the company's website or call their customer service. Effective May 1, 2024, the fund's name changed from Royce Value Trust, Inc. to Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc., requiring it to invest at least 80% of its net assets in small-cap companies under normal circumstances.
Investors are encouraged to consider the fund’s investment goals, risks, fees, and expenses carefully before investing, as detailed in the fund’s prospectus available on their website or by calling their support line.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) reported its performance as of September 30, 2024, showing strong year-to-date returns of 11.98% (NAV) and 14.08% (Market). The fund, with net assets of $2.02B, demonstrated impressive one-year returns of 26.97% (NAV) and 31.72% (Market). The portfolio maintains significant sector allocations in Industrials (25.4%), Financials (19.6%), and Information Technology (16.4%). The fund's average market cap is $3209.6M, with a weighted average P/E of 18.2x and P/B of 2.2x. IES Holdings leads the top holdings at 1.9% of net assets.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported its performance as of August 31, 2024. The fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) stood at $17.62, while its market price was $15.55. The fund showed positive year-to-date returns of 11.51% (NAV) and 10.98% (market price), and one-year returns of 19.48% (NAV) and 20.91% (market price).
The fund's portfolio diagnostics revealed an average market cap of $3165.8M and net assets of $2.03B. The top three sectors in the portfolio were Industrials (24.3%), Financials (20.0%), and Information Technology (16.9%). The fund's primary investment goal is long-term capital growth, focusing on small- and micro-cap companies.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.28 per share on its Common Stock, payable on September 23, 2024. The distribution follows the Fund's policy of paying quarterly distributions at an annual rate of 7% of the rolling average of prior four quarter-end NAVs. For the current distribution, 87% comes from net realized long-term gains, 13% from short-term gains, and a minimal amount from return of capital. The Fund's 5-year average annual total return is 11.95%, with a current annualized distribution rate of 6.36%. Year-to-date, RVT has achieved a cumulative total return of 11.51% and a cumulative fiscal year distribution rate of 4.71%.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported its performance as of July 31, 2024. The fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) stood at $17.79, while its market price was $16.01. RVT demonstrated strong performance across various timeframes, with notable one-year returns of 17.47% (NAV) and 20.33% (market price). The fund's portfolio is diversified across small-cap and micro-cap companies, with a focus on sectors such as Industrials (24.0%), Financials (19.7%), and Information Technology (17.3%). The fund's net assets totaled $2.05 billion, with an average market cap of $3172.7 million. Investors should note that while the fund offers potential for growth, it also carries risks associated with small-cap and micro-cap investments.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported its performance as of June 30, 2024. The fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) stood at $16.54, while its market price was $14.47. RVT's year-to-date total return was 4.67% (NAV) and 3.27% (market price), with one-year returns of 13.94% (NAV) and 13.41% (market price). The fund's net assets totaled $1.91 billion, with a net leverage of 0.2%. RVT's portfolio focuses on small- and micro-cap companies, with top sectors including Industrials (24.3%), Financials (18.8%), and Information Technology (18.7%). The fund's advisor boasts over 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience.
The Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), as of May 31, 2024, is the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund. It has an average weekly trading volume of 795,507 shares.
Closing prices on May 31, 2024, were $17.13 NAV and $14.92 market price. The fund's one-year return was 25.78% on NAV and 27.29% on market price. The five-year return was 11.93% on NAV and 11.62% on market price.
Net assets totaled $1.96 billion with an average market cap of $3,077.8 million. Top sectors include Industrials (24.9%) and Financials (18.6%). Major holdings are Alamos Gold Cl. A and IES Holdings.
The fund's investment strategy focuses on small- and micro-cap companies for long-term capital growth. Risks include market price fluctuations and foreign security risks.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE-RVT) has declared a second-quarter distribution of $0.28 per share on its common stock, payable in cash or additional shares on June 24, 2024. The distribution follows the Fund's policy of quarterly payouts at an annual rate of 7% based on the average NAV of the past four quarters. The distribution, mostly derived from long-term gains (77%), reflects a solid performance with an 11.93% average annual return over five years. Investors should note that these figures are estimates and the actual tax implications will be detailed in the Form 1099-DIV.
The Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported its performance as of April 30, 2024. The fund, managed by an adviser with over 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience, revealed a net asset value (NAV) of $16.20 and a market price of $14.11. The one-month total return was -5.26% on NAV and -6.99% on market price. Year-to-date returns were 0.54% on NAV and -1.25% on market price. Over a one-year period, the returns were 17.52% on NAV and 17.51% on market price. The fund invests mainly in small- and micro-cap securities, which are riskier than larger-cap investments. It holds a diversified portfolio with significant exposure to foreign securities, which can involve additional risks. The portfolio's average market cap is $2.94 billion, with net assets totaling $1.86 billion. Top sectors include Industrials, Financials, and Information Technology.
Royce Value Trust (NYSE: RVT) is the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, with an average weekly trading volume of approximately 1,119,943 shares. The fund's adviser brings over 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience to the table. As of 03/31/24, the fund's NAV closed at 17.10 and the MKT at 15.17, with impressive average annual total returns across different time frames. The portfolio diagnostics reveal key financial data, including the average market cap, weighted average P/E, and P/B ratios. The fund's top 10 positions and sector allocations provide insights into its investment strategy and composition.
FAQ
What is the current stock price of Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT)?
What is the market cap of Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT)?
What is the primary investment goal of Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc.?
What types of securities does Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. invest in?
How are the distributions paid to shareholders?
What are the risks associated with investing in Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc.?
How can I obtain daily NAVs for Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc.?
Who manages Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc.?
What recent changes have been made to the fund?
Where can I find more information about the fund?
What sectors does the fund's portfolio include?
Is the performance of Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. guaranteed?
