JESCF JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc — distribution yield, history & ex-dividend dates
JPMorgan European Smaller Companies Trust plc operates as a closed-ended investment fund, primarily focused on equity markets. It was initially established and continues to be managed by JPMorgan Funds Limited, with JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Limited sharing co-management responsibilities. The trust's investment mandate directs capital towards publicly listed companies across various European nations, specifically excluding the United Kingdom. Its portfolio strategy emphasizes diversification across sectors, with a particular focus on small-capitalization growth and value stocks. To evaluate its effectiveness, the fund's returns are measured against the Euromoney Smaller European Companies (ex UK) Total Return Index. This entity, domiciled in the United Kingdom, was founded on April 24, 1990, and was previously known as JPMorgan European Fledgeling Investment Trust plc.
Distribution Snapshot
Key Metrics
Distribution Yield
1.54%
The annual dividend as a percentage of the share price. A 3% yield is about $3 of dividends a year for every $100 invested at today's price.Annualized Distribution
$0.0802
The most recent payment scaled to a full year by how often it's paid. A $0.25 quarterly dividend annualizes to $1.00.Frequency
S Semi-Annual
How often the dividend is paid: Q = quarterly (4x a year), M = monthly, S = semi-annual, A = annual.Rank Score
57.5
Our 0-100 house score blending yield, payout safety, growth and momentum. Higher means a stronger profile on those factors in our model — a research score, not advice or a recommendation to buy.RSI (14)
-
Relative Strength Index (0-100), a price-momentum gauge. Above 70 is often called 'overbought', below 30 'oversold'. A technical signal, not a dividend metric.52-Week Range
-
The lowest and highest price over the past year — shows where today's price sits in its recent range.Payout Ratio
n/a
The share of GAAP earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more cushion; above 100% means paying out more than the company earns. It shows n/a for BDCs, REITs and funds, which pay out of cash flow / net investment income rather than GAAP earnings, so this ratio doesn't apply.Years Paying
8
How many years of payments we have on record. This can understate very long histories where our data doesn't reach far enough back.Price / Book
0.85
Price-to-book ratio: share price divided by book value per share. A rough valuation gauge, most useful for asset-heavy sectors like REITs, banks and insurers.S.A.F.E. Dividend Read
Quote & Key Data
Distribution Growth
Adjusted Price History
No price history available for JESCF yet.
Distribution History
Distribution Payment History
Ex-dividend calendar →| Amount | Type | Declared | Ex-Date | Record | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.1737 S | Regular | Jun 19, 2026 | Jul 02, 2026 | Jul 03, 2026 | Aug 03, 2026 |
| $0.0401 S | Regular | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| $0.1365 S | Regular | Jun 19, 2025 | Jul 03, 2025 | Jul 04, 2025 | Aug 04, 2025 |
| $0.0376 S | Regular | Dec 09, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | Feb 05, 2025 |
| $0.1011 S | Regular | Jun 20, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Aug 02, 2024 |
| $0.0319 S | Regular | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Feb 05, 2024 |
| $0.0984 S | Regular | Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Aug 04, 2023 |
| $0.0144 S | Regular | Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | Feb 03, 2023 |
| $0.0673 S | Regular | Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 23, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 |
| $0.0160 S | Regular | Dec 09, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| $0.0765 S | Regular | Jun 16, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| $0.0163 S | Regular | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 17, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021 |
| $0.0682 S | Regular | - | Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 |
| $0.0157 S | Regular | - | Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 13, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| $0.0698 S | Regular | - | Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| $0.0151 S | Regular | - | Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 |
| $0.0733 S | Regular | - | Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| $0.0160 S | Regular | - | Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 | Jan 19, 2018 |
Peer Comparison
Selected closed-end fund distribution payers we cover, strongest DividendRank first — for context, not a recommendation.
| Ticker | Name | Yield | 5-Yr Growth | Streak | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADKT | The Adirondack Trust Company | 4.61% | 11.3% | 5 yrs | 81 |
| FCR-UN.TO | First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust | 4.03% | 0.6% | 1 yr | 79 |
| SOR | Source Capital, Inc. | 5.42% | 8.8% | 0 yrs | 78 |
| STEW | SRH Total Return Fund, Inc. | 4.36% | 10.1% | 4 yrs | 78 |
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JESCF dividend — frequently asked questions
Does JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc pay a dividend?
Yes. JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc (JESCF) currently pays a dividend. The annualized dividend is about $0.08 per share, a yield of approximately 1.54%.
What is JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc's dividend yield?
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc's dividend yield is approximately 1.54%, based on the most recent regular payment annualized against the current share price. Yields move as the share price changes.
How often does JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc pay dividends?
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc pays dividends semi-annually — 2 times per year.
How long has JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc paid dividends?
JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc has 8 years of dividend payments on record, and has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
Data updated Sep 13, 2026. This research page is generated from Dividendly's structured market and dividend dataset using the approach described on our methodology and data sources pages. Data is automatically validated using defined rules and may also be periodically reviewed. Research only, not investment advice. Spotted a data error? Report it.