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Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. (NYSE: RVT) is a closed-end diversified management investment company focused on long-term capital growth through investments in equity securities of smaller companies. This news page aggregates official announcements and related coverage so readers can follow how the fund applies its stated investment and distribution policies over time.
Public communications from Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. frequently highlight its quarterly distribution activity. The fund has adopted a Distribution Policy of paying quarterly distributions on its common stock, describing the annual rate as 7% of the rolling average of the prior four calendar quarter-end net asset values (NAVs), with the fourth quarter distribution set as the greater of 1.75% of the rolling average or the minimum required by IRS regulations. News items often detail record dates, payment dates, ex-dividend dates, and whether distributions are payable in cash, additional shares of common stock, or both at the stockholder’s election.
Announcements also provide estimated sources of each distribution, allocating per-share amounts among net investment income, net realized short-term gains, net realized long-term gains, and return of capital. These releases explain that the amounts and sources are estimates, not tax reporting figures, and that a portion of distributions may be classified as return of capital in some periods. In addition, the fund regularly discloses metrics such as average annual total return in relation to NAV, annualized current distribution rates, cumulative total return, and cumulative fiscal year distribution rates, all defined in relation to NAV and reinvested distributions.
Investors and researchers can use this news feed to review the fund’s historical distribution patterns, policy statements, and other official updates, including information about its name change from Royce Value Trust, Inc. to Royce Small-Cap Trust, Inc. and the evolution of its small-cap investment policy.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported its performance metrics as of July 31, 2025. The fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) stood at $17.06, while its market price was $15.18. RVT demonstrated strong performance with a three-year average annual return of 10.33% (NAV) and 7.12% (market price).
The fund manages $2.04 billion in net assets, with a portfolio focused on small- and micro-cap companies. The top sectors include Industrials (25.4%), Financials (22.5%), and Information Technology (14.4%). The fund's portfolio metrics show an average market cap of $3.2 billion, with weighted average P/E and P/B ratios of 18.5x and 2.1x respectively.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported its performance metrics as of June 30, 2025. The fund's NAV stood at $16.74 while its market price was $15.05. RVT demonstrated strong performance with a one-year total return of 10.37% (NAV) and 13.43% (market price).
The fund manages $2.00B in net assets with a portfolio focused on small- and micro-cap companies. Its top sectors include Industrials (24.4%) and Financials (23.3%). The fund maintains a diversified portfolio with its largest holding, IES Holdings, representing 1.8% of net assets. The portfolio's weighted average P/E ratio is 18.1x with an average market cap of $3.06B.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported its performance metrics as of May 31, 2025. The fund's NAV stood at $16.33 while its market price was $14.86. Year-to-date performance showed a decline of -1.91% (NAV) and -4.01% (market price), though the one-year returns were positive at 3.93% and 8.59% respectively.
The fund manages $1.94B in net assets, primarily investing in small- and micro-cap companies with an average market cap of $2962.1M. The portfolio maintains a weighted average P/E of 17.6x and P/B of 2.0x. Top sectors include Industrials (23.8%) and Financials (23.5%), with IES Holdings being the largest position at 1.7% of net assets.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported its latest status as of February 28, 2025. The fund maintains an average weekly trading volume of approximately 1.1 million shares and is managed by an adviser with over 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience.
The fund's primary investment objective is long-term capital growth, achieved by investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities of small- and micro-cap companies. The fund operates as a closed-end diversified management investment company with shares listed on the NYSE.
Daily net asset values (NAVs) are now accessible through the company website and most ticker symbol lookup services under the symbol XRVTX. The fund's portfolio maintains broad diversification, though investments may involve considerable risks including exposure to foreign securities.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported its status as of January 31, 2025. The fund maintains an average weekly trading volume of approximately 1,141,987 shares and is managed by an adviser with over 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience.
The fund's primary investment strategy involves investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities of small- and micro-cap companies. The fund's portfolio is broadly diversified, though investments may involve considerable risk compared to larger-cap companies. The fund occasionally invests significantly in foreign securities, which may entail additional risks including political, economic, and currency concerns.
Daily net asset values (NAVs) are available on the fund's website and through most ticker symbol lookup services under the symbol XRVTX. The market price of the Fund's shares fluctuates, meaning shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported its performance as of December 31, 2024. The fund showed a one-year total return of 12.64% (NAV) and 18.13% (Market), while maintaining a net asset value of $16.99 and market price of $15.80.
The fund manages $2.00B in net assets, with a portfolio focused on small- and micro-cap companies. The portfolio's average market cap is $3052.5M, with weighted average P/E of 17.1x and P/B of 2.1x. Top sectors include Industrials (23.7%), Financials (21.8%), and Information Technology (16.9%). The fund's investment strategy requires at least 65% of assets in small- and micro-cap equity securities.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT), the oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund, reported strong performance as of November 30, 2024. The fund showed significant returns with a year-to-date increase of 21.20% in NAV and 20.98% in market price. The one-year returns were particularly impressive at 34.42% NAV and 34.17% market price.
The fund manages $2.19B in net assets, with a portfolio focused on small-cap and micro-cap companies. The top sectors include Industrials (24.5%), Financials (20.8%), and Information Technology (16.0%). The fund's average market cap is $3368.5M, with weighted average P/E of 18.6x and P/B of 2.3x.
Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE-RVT) has announced a fourth quarter distribution of $0.44 per share on its Common Stock, payable on December 23, 2024. The distribution follows the Fund's policy of quarterly payments at a 7% annual rate based on rolling average NAVs. The Fund reports strong performance metrics, including a 21.20% cumulative total return for the fiscal year through November 30, 2024, and a 12.01% average annual total return over the past five years. The distribution comprises 11% from net investment income, 88% from realized gains, and 1% return of capital.