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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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Scottish Mortgage shares keep diving. Surely it’s time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

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Is time running out to buy cheap Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage shares look like they might be regaining strength as the US Nasdaq steadies. But the discount still looks…

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Investing all of my money into a small handful of stocks is incredibly risky. But if I had to do…

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Down 57%, will the Scottish Mortgage share price recover in 2023?

| Andrew Mackie

As the Scottish Mortgage share price languishes, Andrew Mackie assesses whether now's the time for him to invest ahead of…

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After diving 16% in 2 months, I’d buy Scottish Mortgage shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Scottish Mortgage shares have lost around a sixth of their value since 2 February. After being a brutal bear about…

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Should I  buy Scottish Mortgage shares near their 12-month low?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have dropped sharply in price and now trade well below their net asset value. Our writer spies…

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Is Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust the next Woodford?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has a lot of exposure to unlisted companies. Could it go the same way as Woodford…

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At less than £7, are Scottish Mortgage shares no-brainer buys?

| John Fieldsend

After falling a further 8% in value, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares seems like a bargain. But are they, and…

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