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JPMorgan US Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc is a United Kingdom-based investment trust. The Companys investment objective to provide investors with capital growth by investing in the United States smaller companies that have a sustainable competitive advantage. The Company invests in a diversified portfolio of listed United States equities. The Company can use borrowing to gear the portfolio within a range of 5% net cash to 15% of net assets. The Company has investments in various sectors, including industrials, financials, consumer discretionary, health care, technology, real estate, basic materials, utilities, consumer staples, energy, telecommunications, and cash. The Company's alternative investment fund manager is JPMorgan Funds Limited (JPMF).