FAQs

Answers to the Henderson European Trust frequently-asked-questions (FAQs) can inform investment decisions, with key data about sectors, fees, fund managers, independent ratings, and more.

• What is Henderson European Trust's investment objective?

  The Company aims to maximise total return from a portfolio of stocks predominantly listed in Europe (excluding the UK).

• Who can I contact with a shareholder query?

  For information regarding your shares, amending your address or bank details for dividend payments our registrar, Equiniti can help

  By telephone

  +44 (0)371-384-2457

  Lines open 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays in England and Wales. If calling from overseas, please ensure the country code is used.

  For deaf and speech impaired customers, Equiniti welcome calls via Relay UK. Please see www.relayuk.bt.com for more information.

  By email

  If the information or FAQs on the Shareview Help website does not answer your question or if you need further help, choose the relevant category from the Help guide and you will find an option to email Equiniti direct from the help site.

  By post

  Equiniti
  Aspect House
  Spencer Road
  Lancing
  West Sussex
  BN99 6DA

  When contacting Equiniti, please quote your shareholder reference number which will assist in identification. You can find this on previously sent shareholder documents.

• When was Henderson European Trust incorporated?

  The incorporation date was 20th January 1947.

• Who is the fund manager of Henderson European Trust?

  The fund managers are Tom O’Hara and Jamie Ross. Tom joined the asset management industry in 2006 and has been with Janus Henderson since 2018. Tom has been manager of the trust since 2020. Jamie joined the asset management industry with Janus Henderson in 2007. He has been the manager of EuroTrust since 2018 and became co-manager of Henderson European Trust following the combination of the two trusts in 2024.

• What is Henderson European Trust's benchmark?

  The company’s investment benchmark is the FTSE World Europe ex UK.[1]
  [1] Source: Janus Henderson, Henderson European Trust plc Factsheet, Factsheet updated monthly.

• What is Henderson European Trust's sector?

  The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) classifies companies into sectors as a way of grouping companies with common characteristics. The classifications are based on a combination of the company’s regional or industry focus, and its investment objective. Henderson European Trust is classified within the ‘AIC Europe’ sector.

• How big is Henderson European Trust?

  As of 31st October 2024, the Company had total assets of £673.86M under management.
  Source: AIC. Updated monthly.

• When does Henderson European Trust make dividend payments?

  Proposed dividend payment date(s): February and June.

• Has Henderson European Trust been independently rated by a third party?

  The company has received an overall rating of ★★★★★ by Morningstar. The company’s analyst rating is Silver.

• What is the annual management fee for Henderson European Trust?

  • 0.600% per annum of the Net Asset Value up to but excluding £500 million;
  • 0.475% per annum of the Net Asset Value equal to and in excess of £500 million and up to but excluding £1 billion; and
  • 0.450% of the Net Asset Value equal to and in excess of £1 billion.

• Where can I find additional research on Henderson European Trust?

  For general insight into the Company, please see the latest Kepler commissioned research.

  This research gives general insight into the background of the Investment Trust, and the investment strategy with which it is run. In addition to this it outlines the Company’s objectives and provides updates from the Fund Manager, as well as recent performance data.