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

Frustrated woman worried about problem sitting on sofa with laptop
Investing Articles

Down 51%! Should I sell my Scottish Mortgage shares?

Despite a gloomy short-term outlook, Nathan Marks tries to find the bull case for his investment in Scottish Mortgage shares.

Read more »

pensive bearded business man sitting on chair looking out of the window
Investing Articles

Why is the Scottish Mortgage dividend yield so small?

The Scottish Mortgage dividend yield is below 1%. Christopher Ruane explains why, on its own, that wouldn't stop him from…

Read more »

Older Man Reading From Tablet
Investing Articles

Hargreaves Lansdown investors are piling into Scottish Mortgage shares! Should I join in?

The price of Scottish Mortgage shares is at a healthy discount to the value of its assets. Should I follow…

Read more »

Smiling young man sitting in cafe and checking messages, with his laptop in front of him.
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Scottish Mortgage shares 5 years ago, I’d have this much now

Andrew Woods looks at the five-year performance of Scottish Mortgage shares, wondering whether they now present an exciting buying opportunity.

Read more »

Environmental technology concept
Investing Articles

Down 40%, should I nibble on the Scottish Mortgage share price?

Christopher Ruane is eyeing the Scottish Mortgage share price that's down substantially in 12 months. Does this offer an opportunity…

Read more »

Middle-aged black male working at home desk
Investing Articles

Down 38%, Scottish Mortgage shares are in bargain territory!

Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed over the past year, and there are several reasons for this. But right now, the…

Read more »

Light trails from traffic moving down The Mound in central Edinburgh, Scotland during December
Investing Articles

3 reasons to own Scottish Mortgage shares

Scottish Mortgage shares are a lot cheaper than a year ago. Christopher Ruane considers the appeal of adding them to…

Read more »

Tabletop model of a bear sat on desk in front of monitors showing stock charts
Investing Articles

I’d avoid Scottish Mortgage and buy Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity today

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust took too big a gamble on high-risk growth stocks, so I'm now backing Terry Smith's Fundsmith…

Read more »

Businessman touching on number 2022 for preparation
Investing Articles

At 780p, Scottish Mortgage shares are an unmissable bargain!

Scottish Mortgage shares have demonstrated considerable volatility over the past year. But at 780p, I think this stock is dirt-cheap.

Read more »

Shot of an young Indian businesswoman sitting alone in the office at night and using a digital tablet
Investing Articles

Scottish Mortgage shares are down nearly 45%: is it time to buy?

Scottish Mortgage shares have suffered this year. However, this Fool explains why he'd buy the stock today.

Read more »

2022 new year concept image
Investing Articles

Are Scottish Mortgage shares still a no-brainer buy?

Scottish Mortgage shares were starting to recover, but they've taken another dip. Does that give us a new unmissable buying…

Read more »

Black father holding daughter in a field of cows
Investing Articles

Best British shares to buy in September

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including defensive plays and distributors…

Read more »