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LSE:SMT (Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Plc)

About SMT

A low cost investment trust that aims to maximise total return over the long term. It invests globally with a core exposure to the UK, looking for strong businesses with above average returns.
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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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Why I’ve flipped to being bearish on Scottish Mortgage shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith goes against the grain and explains why his view has changed for the outlook about Scottish Mortgage shares…

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Could Scottish Mortgage shares just keep on getting cheaper?

| Christopher Ruane

It has been a miserable 12 months for owners of Scottish Mortgage shares. So, would this writer consider becoming one…

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Just how much cheaper can Scottish Mortgage shares get?

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares keep looking like they're at rock bottom. And then they fall some more. But are…

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Forget Scottish Mortgage shares! Here’s the only investment trust I’m buying this year 

| Harvey Jones

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A FTSE 100 investment trust I’d snap up for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares a high-quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investment trust that they're considering buying to hold inside their Stocks and…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

The Footsie would be my go-to index if I were starting a new Stocks and Shares ISA today. Here are…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price crashes to a 52-week low! Time to buy?

| Charlie Carman

After years of beating the market, the Scottish Mortgage share price has plummeted over 59% since late 2021. Is a…

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After losing 60%, surely Scottish Mortgage shares are a buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed since their November 2021 peak. After their steep falls, I've put them on my watchlist…

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Revealed! The 3 biggest positions in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Paul Summers

Our writer covers the top three holdings in his 'risk-on' Stocks and Shares ISA, including one battered FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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Down 57%! Will Scottish Mortgage shares ever be loved again?

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) shares have reached 52-week lows recently. So should I be buying or selling this FTSE 100 stock…

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Why is the Scottish Mortgage share price near a 52-week low?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at why the Scottish Mortgage share price has slumped in the past 12 months -- and considers…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares now in bargain territory?

| James Beard

With Scottish Mortgage shares down 55% from their all-time high in June 2021, our writer asks whether now's the time…

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