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TM Castlefield Thoughtful UK Smaller Companies Fund
Managed by Castlefield Investment Partners LLPPart of TM Castlefield Funds
Latest factsheet
Jul 2026
Fund size
£31.1m
Yearly charge
0.94%
Manager fee
–
Income yield
–
Holdings
–
Launched
1 Jun 2007
The Fund aims for long term capital growth, over five-year rolling periods, by investing at least 80% of its value in UK listed smaller companies, alongside those quoted on the Alternative Investment Market. Investments will be selected in accordance with the Investment Adviser’s “Thoughtful Investor®” approach.
David Elton (Lead Manager) · Callum Wells (Investment Manager) · James Buckley (Investment Manager) · Mark Elliott (Partner, Head of Investment Management)
Cumulative performance
| Period | Fund | Sector average | Benchmark | vs sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | +1.57% | +3.67% | – | – |
| 3M | +5.18% | +6.55% | – | – |
| 6M | +2.67% | +1.48% | – | – |
| 1Y | +6.45% | +6.52% | – | – |
| 3Y | +16.65% | +22.08% | – | – |
| 5Y | -13.75% | -11.18% | – | – |
Calendar-year performance
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +27.83% | -23.61% | +0.17% | +5.88% | -1.92% | +9.23% |
Top holdings
| # | Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porvair Plc | 5.00% | |
| 2 | The Gym Group Plc | 4.82% | |
| 3 | Zotefoams Plc | 4.66% | |
| 4 | Volex Plc | 3.90% | |
| 5 | Gb Group Plc | 3.45% | |
| 6 | Ncc Group Plc | 3.44% | |
| 7 | Tribal Group Plc | 3.42% | |
| 8 | Mpac Group Plc | 3.35% | |
| 9 | Wilmington Plc | 3.31% | |
| 10 | Tristel Plc | 3.29% |
Portfolio breakdown
Sector
| Software & Computer Services | 16.49% | |
| Support Services | 13.88% | |
| Health Care Equipment & Services | 12.85% | |
| Electronic Equipment | 10.91% | |
| Media | 8.31% | |
| Engineering & Industrial Engineering | 6.81% | |
| Construction & Materials | 5.64% | |
| Travel & Leisure | 4.82% | |
| Chemicals | 4.66% | |
| Financial Services & Investments | 4.02% | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 3.25% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | 2.03% | |
| General Industrials | 1.59% | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | 1.38% |
Share classes
| Class | ISIN | SEDOL | Type | Hedged | Manager fee | Yearly charge | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Income | GB00B1XQNH95 | – | inc | – | – | 0.94% | £500 |
Source factsheets
| Month | Published by the manager | Read on |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | View original factsheet ↗ | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | View original factsheet ↗ | 2 Aug 2026 |