LSE:SMT (Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC)

About SMT

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Plc is a low-cost investment trust based in the United Kingdom. The management team are focused on finding high-growth opportunities on a global basis, as well as providing a steady stream of dividends. In exchange for its services, the trust charges a 0.32% annualised management fee.

Its portfolio contains numerous publicly traded stocks as well as fixed income and convertible securities. However, the firm also invests within the private sector, enabling its shareholders to access a market typically reserved for only financial institutions.

The group is managed by Baillie Gifford, an independent investment management firm founded in 1908. In 2022 it's top ten holdings represent 42.7% of the overall portfolio. These positions include, Moderna, ASML Holdings, Tesla, Tencent Holdings, Illumina, Meituan, NIO, Alibaba Group, Kering, and Amazon.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Investing in an investment trust is a popular strategy for many investors who lack the knowledge or time to perform stock market research. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has gained particular popularity for its low-cost high-growth style of investing.

    With a heavy focus on growth stocks, the SMT share price has been quite volatile. This lack of stock price stability, makes these shares unsuitable for investors with low risk tolerances.

    Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC (LSE: SMT) Latest News

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    After the SMT share price crashes 32% in 3 months, is it a buy?

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    Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: is now a good time to buy?

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    Should I buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares?

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    Is the tumbling Scottish Mortgage share price a buy?

    The Scottish Mortgage share price has been sliding in recent months. Christopher Ruane explains why he still is not adding…

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    Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares are falling! Should I buy or avoid them?

    Jabran Khan details the falling Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares. He explains whether this is an opportunity to buy cheaper…

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    Have I made a huge mistake with the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

    The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust follows a risky strategy, which has paid off recently. But this trend might not continue.

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    Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON:SMT) has had an awful start to 2022. Paul Summers thinks this is a great opportunity.

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    After recent falls, should I buy Scottish Mortgage Trust shares for the decade ahead?

    The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has fallen by 25% since November. Roland Head asks if this is a…

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    Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: my review for 2022

    Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust continues to be very popular with British investors. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review of the…

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    Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price is falling, and what I’m doing about it

    The Scottish Mortgage share price is falling. Dan Appleby explores the risks ahead to see if the fund is a…

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    If I’d invested £1,000 in Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

    Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has seen huge returns over the last five years. Let’s look at where an initial £1,000…

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