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Merchants Trust PLC (MRCH)
ORD 25POpen
590.00p
Previous close
598.00p
Trade high
601.00p
Estimated NAV
638.333
Year high
662.00p
Year low
448.00p
Premium / Discount
-6.63%
Market capitalisation
£879.89 mn
Volume
341,887
Dividend yield
4.81%
Ongoing charge
0.52%
ISIN
GB0005800072
This share can be held in a Dealing accountStocks and shares ISALifetime ISAJISASIPPand can be used with Regular investment and Dividend reinvestment
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Share price
Dividends
| Previous | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Record date | 06/02/2026 | 17/04/2026 |
| Ex-dividend date | 05/02/2026 | 16/04/2026 |
| Payment date | 19/03/2026 | 27/05/2026 |
| Amount | 7.40p | 7.50p |
Net asset value (NAV)
| Estimated NAV | 638.33 |
|---|---|
| Latest actual NAV | 634.75 |
| Latest actual NAV date | 01 April 2026 |
| 12m average premium/discount | -5.62% |
Top 10 holdings
| Holdings 31/01/2026 | % of assets |
|---|---|
| Lloyds Banking Group PLC | 6.81 |
| GSK PLC | 4.97 |
| Rio Tinto PLC Ordinary Shares | 4.09 |
| British American Tobacco PLC | 3.97 |
| Shell PLC | 3.84 |
| Barclays PLC | 3.25 |
| DCC PLC | 3.17 |
| Legal & General Group PLC | 3.16 |
| BP PLC | 3.10 |
| National Grid PLC | 3.06 |
Investment objective
To provide an above average level of income and income growth together with long-term capital growth through a policy of investing mainly in higher yielding UK companies. The Company aims to achieve the objective through a strategy of investing in a portfolio of mainly higher yielding large UK companies and by using appropriate gearing to enhance returns. This strategy is designed for those investors who require a single investment in a diversified and professionally managed portfolio.
Morningstar ratingTM
Morningstar sustainability ratingTM
News
Recent trades
| Date | Time | Price | Quantity | Value (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | 04:47:09 | 596.167 | 3,012 | 17,956.55 |
| 02/04/2026 | 04:35:28 | 596 | 19,435 | 115,832.60 |
| 02/04/2026 | 04:29:54 | 599 | 196 | 1,174.04 |
| 02/04/2026 | 04:29:54 | 599 | 213 | 1,275.87 |
| 02/04/2026 | 04:29:36 | 598.461 | 2,493 | 14,919.63 |
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