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TM Castlefield Thoughtful UK Smaller Companies Fund
Managed by Castlefield Investment Partners LLPPart of TM Castlefield Funds
Latest factsheet
Aug 2026
Fund size
£30.4m
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) · Mark Elliott (Partner, Head of Investment Management) · James Buckley (Investment Manager)
Cumulative performance
| Period | Fund | Sector average | Benchmark | vs sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | +1.43% | +2.94% | – | – |
| 3M | -0.35% | +4.72% | – | – |
| 6M | +3.75% | +4.63% | – | – |
| 1Y | +7.96% | +11.38% | – | – |
| 3Y | +20.41% | +28.40% | – | – |
| 5Y | -15.79% | -12.64% | – | – |
Calendar-year performance
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +27.83% | -23.61% | +0.17% | +5.88% | -1.92% | +10.80% |
Top holdings
| # | Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gym Group Plc | 4.78% | |
| 2 | Porvair Plc | 4.77% | |
| 3 | Volex Plc | 4.75% | |
| 4 | Zotefoams Plc | 4.13% | |
| 5 | Mpac Group Plc | 3.61% | |
| 6 | Ncc Group Plc | 3.60% | |
| 7 | Anpario Plc | 3.36% | |
| 8 | Diaceutics Plc | 3.32% | |
| 9 | Tristel Plc | 3.27% | |
| 10 | Foresight Group Holdings Ltd | 2.98% |
Portfolio breakdown
Sector
| Software & Computer Services | 15.59% | |
| Support Services | 14.22% | |
| Health Care Equipment & Services | 13.03% | |
| Electronic Equipment | 11.91% | |
| Media | 7.75% | |
| Engineering & Industrial Engineering | 6.91% | |
| Construction & Materials | 5.94% | |
| Travel & Leisure | 4.78% | |
| Chemicals | 4.13% | |
| Financial Services & Investments | 4.07% | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | 3.36% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | 2.12% | |
| General Industrials | 1.74% | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | 1.56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | View original factsheet ↗ | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | View original factsheet ↗ | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | View original factsheet ↗ | 2 Aug 2026 |