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Royce Value Trust (MARKET: RVT | NAV: XRVTX)
Closed-End Fund
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NAV as of 3/11/2010 $13.83
Daily NAV change +$0.04 (+0.29%)
Recent News on this Fund
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- 1Q Distributions Declared for Royce Closed-End Funds' Preferred Stock
- International Investing: Bottling the Essence of Our Domestic Approach
- Forbes.com Highlights Royce Value Trust
- 4Q Distributions Declared for Royce Closed-End Funds' Preferred Stock
- 2009 Distribution Estimates - Open-End Funds
- Third Quarter Report for Royce Closed-End Funds is Now Available
- Royce Value Trust Highlighted by The Motley Fool
- 3Q Distributions Declared for Royce Closed-End Fund's Preferred Stock
- The Royce Funds are Part of TheStreet.com's Ranking of Mutual Fund Families
- 2Q Distributions Declared for Royce Closed-End Fund's Preferred Stock
Management Team
Portfolio Manager

- Charles M. Royce
- 47 Years of Experience;
- 37 Years at Royce
Assistant Portfolio Managers

- Chris E. Flynn
- 26 Years of Experience;
- 17 Years at Royce

- Lauren A. Romeo
- 17 Years of Experience;
- 6 Years at Royce

- David A. Nadel
- 18 Years of Experience;
- 3 Years at Royce
Top 10 Positions As of Quarter-End 12/31/09
% of Net Assets (Subject to Change)Simpson Manufacturing 1.0% Alleghany Corporation 0.9% SEACOR Holdings 0.9% Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers 0.9% Sotheby's 0.9% Oil States International 0.9% AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. 0.9% Ash Grove Cement Cl. B 0.9% Reliance Steel & Aluminum 0.9% HEICO Corporation 0.8% Top 10 as % of Total 8.9% Special Closed-End Fund Info
How to Puchase Shares
Overview of the DRIP Plan
What is Preferred Stock?
SEC Filings
Royce Value Trust (RVT) is a closed-end small-cap fund with more than 20 years of performance history. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small- and micro-cap companies using a disciplined value approach.
1-Month* YTD* 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR 15YR 20YR Since Incept XRVTX 4.70% 0.39% 85.81% -6.79% 1.76% 7.00% 9.91% 10.57% 10.24% Russell 2000 4.50% 0.66% 63.95% -6.13% 1.16% 2.18% 7.58% 8.71% 8.36% 4Q* YTD* 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR 15YR 20YR Since Incept XRVTX 6.19% 44.59% 44.59% -6.18% 1.36% 7.57% 10.19% 10.34% 10.29% Russell 2000 3.87% 27.17% 27.17% -6.07% 0.51% 3.51% 7.73% 8.34% 8.39% Inception Date: 11/26/1986 * Not Annualized. Important Performance and Expense Information
All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. The market price of the Fund's shares will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold.
The Fund normally invests in small-cap and micro-cap companies, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in a more diversified portfolio of larger-cap companies. The Russell 2000 is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of domestic small-cap stocks. It measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest publicly traded U.S. companies in the Russell 3000 index.
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Fund Statistics
as of Quarter-End, 12/31/2009Symbol: Market Price RVT Symbol: NAV XRVTX Fund Net Assets (Attributable to Common Stock) $850 million Number of Holdings 635 Average Market Capitalization* $1.11 billion Weighted Average P/E Ratio** 18.7x Weighted Average P/B Ratio 1.8x Portfolio Turnover 2009 26% Net Leverage† 17% Minimum Investment n/a Cusip Number 780910105 Inception Date 11/26/1986 Benchmark Index Russell 2000 * Geometrically calculated
** The Fund's P/E ratio calculation excludes companies with zero or negative earnings (25% of portfolio holdings as of 12/31/2009).†Net leverage is the percentage, in excess of 100%, of the total value of equity type investments, divided by net assets applicable to Common Stockholders.
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Growth of Hypothetical $10,000 Invested 11/26/1986 As of Quarter-End 12/31/2009
Capital Structure:
Publicly Traded Securities Outstanding at 9/30/08
64.4 Million Shares of Common Stock
- $603 Million (NAV)
5.90% Cumulative Preferred Stock
- $220 Million
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Growth of Hypothetical $10,000 Invested 11/26/1986 As of Quarter-End 12/31/2009
Calendar Year Total Returns
as of Quarter-End 12/31/2009
Performance Breakdown by Sector
for Quarter Ended 12/31/2009Sector Name Gain/Loss*
(in millions)1 Natural Resources $10.60 2 Industrial Products $9.60 3 Industrial Services $8.18 4 Technology $6.80 5 Financial Services $5.18 6 Health $5.09 7 Consumer Services $3.24 8 Consumer Products $1.87 9 Diversified Investment Companies $0.11 10 Utilities $0.02 *Represents net realized and unrealized gains and losses during the three-month period ended 12/31/2009. Performance results are estimates based upon unaudited portfolio results.
Top 5 Winners*
for Quarter Ended 12/31/2009Company Gain*
(in millions)Duratex $3.47 Sotheby's $1.95 MPS Group $1.78 World Acceptance $1.63 CARBO Ceramics $1.41 *Represents net realized and unrealized gains and losses during the three-month period ended 12/31/2009. Performance results are estimates based upon unaudited portfolio results.
Top 5 Losers*
for Quarter Ended 12/31/2009Company Loss*
(in millions)Duratex -$2.64 Chem Rx (Warrants) -$1.51 Prospect Acquisition -$1.27 Technitrol -$1.26 Syntel -$1.23 *Represents net realized and unrealized gains and losses during the three-month period ended 12/31/2009. Performance results are estimates based upon unaudited portfolio results.
Special Closed-End Fund Info
How to Puchase Shares
Overview of the DRIP Plan
What is Preferred Stock?
SEC Filings
1-Month* YTD* 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR 15YR 20YR Since Incept XRVTX 4.70% 0.39% 85.81% -6.79% 1.76% 7.00% 9.91% 10.57% 10.24% Russell 2000 4.50% 0.66% 63.95% -6.13% 1.16% 2.18% 7.58% 8.71% 8.36% 4Q* YTD* 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR 15YR 20YR Since Incept XRVTX 6.19% 44.59% 44.59% -6.18% 1.36% 7.57% 10.19% 10.34% 10.29% Russell 2000 3.87% 27.17% 27.17% -6.07% 0.51% 3.51% 7.73% 8.34% 8.39% Inception Date: 11/26/1986 * Not Annualized. Important Performance and Expense Information
All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. The market price of the Fund's shares will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold.
The Fund normally invests in small-cap and micro-cap companies, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in a more diversified portfolio of larger-cap companies. The Russell 2000 is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of domestic small-cap stocks. It measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest publicly traded U.S. companies in the Russell 3000 index.
Small-Cap Market Cycle Performance as of Quarter-End 12/31/09
3/09/00 - 7/13/07 RVT 161.3% Russell 2000 54.8% 7/13/07 - 12/31/09 RVT -26.9% Russell 2000 -24.2% Distribution History
Our closed-end funds pay quarterly distributions to Preferred Stockholders. Please see Royce Closed-End Funds Suspend Managed Distribution Policy for details on distributions for Common Stockholders.
5-Year Distribution History Record Date Payable Date Ordinary Income Return of Capital S/T Gains L/T Gains Total Reinvest Price 3/06/09 3/04/09 $0.0000 $0.3200 $— $— $0.00 $6.07 12/08/08 12/04/08 $0.0104 $0.1086 $— $0.2610 $0.27 $7.19 9/08/08 9/04/08 $0.0115 $0.1200 $— $0.2884 $0.30 $14.73 6/06/08 6/04/08 $0.0124 $0.1286 $— $0.3091 $0.32 $16.90 3/06/08 3/04/08 $0.0129 $0.1343 $— $0.3228 $0.34 $15.39 12/06/07 12/04/07 $0.0211 $— $0.0458 $0.4031 $0.47 $17.70 9/06/07 9/04/07 $0.0211 $— $0.0458 $0.4031 $0.47 $19.10 6/06/07 6/04/07 $0.0202 $— $0.0438 $0.3860 $0.45 $21.50 3/06/07 3/02/07 $0.0207 $— $0.0448 $0.3945 $0.46 $21.14 12/06/06 12/04/06 $0.0393 $— $0.0744 $0.3863 $0.50 $20.81 9/06/06 9/01/06 $0.0346 $— $0.0655 $0.3399 $0.44 $19.52 6/06/06 6/02/06 $0.0338 $— $0.0640 $0.3322 $0.43 $18.30 3/06/06 3/02/06 $0.0322 $— $0.0610 $0.3168 $0.41 $20.10 12/06/05 12/02/05 $0.0000 $— $0.0490 $0.3610 $0.41 $19.22 9/06/05 9/01/05 $0.0000 $— $0.0478 $0.3522 $0.40 $19.13 6/06/05 6/02/05 $0.0000 $— $0.0478 $0.3522 $0.40 $18.00 3/07/05 3/03/05 $0.0000 $— $0.0478 $0.3522 $0.40 $18.67 Market Price Performance History Since Inception (11/26/1986)1
1Reflects the cumulative performance of an investment made by a stockholder who purchased one share at inception ($10.00 IPO) and then reinvested all annual distributions as indicated and fully participated in primary subscriptions of the Fund's rights offerings.
2Reflects actual month-end market price movement of one share as it has traded on the NYSE.
NAV History
Previous 12 Months Ending 2/28/2010 High $13.40 1/14/10 Low $6.06 3/09/09 Previous Month Ending 2/28/2010 High $12.92 2/26/10 Low $6.06 3/09/09 -
Year-End NAVs
Year NAV 2009 $12.87 2008 $9.37 2007 $19.74 2006 $20.62 2005 $18.87 2004 $18.95 2003 $17.03 2002 $13.22 2001 $17.31 2000 $16.56
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Portfolio Manager

Charles M. Royce
- President, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager
Charles M. Royce is President, Co-Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager of Royce & Associates, LLC and President of The Royce Funds, a position he has held since 1972.
Education
- BA, Brown University
- MBA, Columbia University
Experience
- 47 Years of Experience
- 37 Years at Royce
Assistant Portfolio Managers

Chris E. Flynn
- Assistant Portfolio Manager, Senior Analyst and Principal
Chris E. Flynn is a Principal, Assistant Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst for Royce & Associates, LLC, investment adviser to The Royce Funds.
Education
- BA, Columbia University,
- MBA, University of Chicago,
Experience
- 26 Years of Experience
- 17 Years at Royce

Lauren A. Romeo
- Portfolio Manager
- CFA
Lauren A. Romeo, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager for Royce & Associates, LLC, investment adviser to The Royce Funds.
Education
- BA, University of Notre Dame,
- MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania,
Experience
- 17 Years of Experience
- 6 Years at Royce

David A. Nadel
- Portfolio Manager
David A. Nadel is a Portfolio Manager and Senior Analyst for Royce & Associates, LLC, investment adviser to The Royce Funds.
Education
- BA, Williams College,
- MA, Harvard University,
- MBA, Harvard Business School,
Experience
- 18 Years of Experience
- 3 Years at Royce
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Portfolio Statistics
as of Quarter-End, 12/31/2009Fund Net Assets (Attributable to Common Stock) $850 million Number of Holdings 635 Net Leverage† Average Market Capitalization* $1.11 billion Weighted Average P/E Ratio** 18.7x Weighted Average P/B Ratio 1.8x Portfolio Turnover 2009 26% †Net leverage is the percentage, in excess of 100%, of the total value of equity type investments, divided by net assets applicable to Common Stockholders.
*Geometrically calculated
**The Fund's P/E ratio calculation excludes companies with zero or negative earnings (25% of portfolio holdings as of 12/31/2009).Market Cap Exposure (In Millions)
as of Quarter-End 12/31/2009
Special Closed-End Fund Info
How to Puchase Shares
Overview of the DRIP Plan
What is Preferred Stock?
SEC Filings -
Simpson Manufacturing 1.0% Alleghany Corporation 0.9% SEACOR Holdings 0.9% Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers 0.9% Sotheby's 0.9% Oil States International 0.9% AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. 0.9% Ash Grove Cement Cl. B 0.9% Reliance Steel & Aluminum 0.9% HEICO Corporation 0.8% Top 10 as % of Total 8.9% Sotheby's 1.0% Simpson Manufacturing 0.9% Alleghany Corporation 0.9% Plexus Corporation 0.9% Reliance Steel & Aluminum 0.9% SEACOR Holdings 0.9% Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers 0.9% Ash Grove Cement Cl. B 0.9% AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. 0.8% HEICO Corporation 0.8% Top 10 as % of Total 8.8% % of Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock Holders
Portfolio Holdings
as of Quarter-End 12/31/2009View the complete list of holdings for Royce Value Trust for the quarter ended 12/31/2009. Not posted sooner than 15 days after the end of the period. Unaudited schedule of portfolio holdings is presented for informational purposes only.
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Portfolio Sector Breakdown
as of Quarter-End 12/31/2009
as of Month-End 1/31/2010
% of Net Assets (Subject to Change)Industrial Products 23.0% Technology 19.8% Industrial Services 17.2% Financial Services 13.4% Financial Intermediaries 12.6% Natural Resources 10.9% Health 8.4% Consumer Products 7.9% Consumer Services 3.7% Diversified Investment Companies 0.3% Utilities 0.1% Bonds & Preferreds 0.2% Treasuries, Cash & Cash Equivalents 8.3% Industrial Products 22.3% Technology 19.7% Industrial Services 16.3% Financial Services 13.3% Financial Intermediaries 12.9% Natural Resources 10.6% Health 8.4% Consumer Products 8.1% Consumer Services 3.3% Diversified Investment Companies 0.3% Utilities 0.1% Bonds & Preferreds 0.3% Treasuries, Cash & Cash Equivalents 11.4% % of Net Assets Applicable to Common Stock Holders
Asset Allocation
as of Quarter-End, 12/31/2009
% of Net Assets (Subject to Change)
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Russell 2000 Down Quarters
Performance Comparison 15 Years Ended 12/31/09Quarter Russell 2000 RVT Spread 3/31/09 -15.0% -13.5% +1.5% 12/31/08 -26.1 -32.9 -6.8 9/30/08 -1.1 -8.3 -7.2 3/31/08 -9.9 -10.7 -0.8 12/31/07 -4.6 -2.6 +2.0 9/30/07 -3.1 -1.8 +1.3 6/30/06 -5.0 -3.9 +1.1 3/31/05 -5.3 -3.5 +1.8 9/30/04 -2.9 -2.1 +0.8 3/31/03 -4.5 -6.7 -2.2 9/30/02 -21.4 -22.0 -0.6 6/30/02 -8.4 -9.2 -0.8 9/30/01 -20.8 -17.9 +2.9 3/31/01 -6.5 -2.3 +4.2 12/31/00 -6.9 +0.6 +7.5 6/30/00 -3.8 +1.8 +5.6 9/30/99 -6.3 -4.8 +1.5 3/31/99 -5.4 -12.8 -7.4 9/30/98 -20.1 -18.5 +1.6 6/30/98 -4.7 -2.7 +2.0 12/31/97 -3.3 -1.9 +1.4 3/31/97 -5.2 +0.1 +5.3 Royce Value Trust outperformed the Russell 2000 in 15 out of 22 down quarters.
Performance in Down Markets: Royce Value Trust vs. Russell 2000*
1-Month* YTD* 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR 15YR 20YR Since Incept XRVTX 4.70% 0.39% 85.81% -6.79% 1.76% 7.00% 9.91% 10.57% 10.24% Russell 2000 4.50% 0.66% 63.95% -6.13% 1.16% 2.18% 7.58% 8.71% 8.36% 4Q* YTD* 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR 15YR 20YR Since Incept XRVTX 6.19% 44.59% 44.59% -6.18% 1.36% 7.57% 10.19% 10.34% 10.29% Russell 2000 3.87% 27.17% 27.17% -6.07% 0.51% 3.51% 7.73% 8.34% 8.39% Inception Date: 11/26/1986 * Not Annualized. Important Performance and Expense Information
All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. The market price of the Fund's shares will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold.
The Fund normally invests in small-cap and micro-cap companies, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in a more diversified portfolio of larger-cap companies. The Russell 2000 is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index of domestic small-cap stocks. It measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest publicly traded U.S. companies in the Russell 3000 index.

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Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses deducted from Fund assets) Management Fees 1.29% Other Expenses 0.09% Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.38% Fund expenses have been restated to reflect net assets as of 12/31/2008.
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