Aurora UK Alpha Plc (ARR)

Profile

https://www.marsassetmanagement.co.uk

Aurora UK Alpha Plc is a closed-ended investment company domiciled in the United Kingdom. It aims to provide shareholders with long-term total returns by investing predominantly in a portfolio of UK listed companies. The trust benchmarks its performance against the FTSE All Share TR GBP index and maintains a concentrated portfolio, with top holdings including Castelnau Group Ltd, Frasers Group plc, Barratt Redrow Plc, Lloyds Banking Group plc, and Ryanair Holdings. Sector allocations emphasize consumer cyclical at around 32%, financial services at 13%, and industrials at 11%, while geographically it focuses primarily on the United Kingdom with some exposure to Ireland. Aurora UK Alpha Plc pays dividends annually and calculates its net asset value daily. Launched in 1997, it operates as a UK flex-cap equity investment trust, offering investors access to a diversified selection of domestic equities across various market capitalizations through its structured portfolio management approach.