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

    Investing Articles

    2 of the best UK shares to buy this March

    Looking for the best UK shares right now? Harshil Patel looks at two high-performing choices that have recently drifted lower.

    Read more »

    Hand arranging wood block stacking as step stair on paper pink background
    Investing Articles

    Scottish Mortgage shares are falling. Here’s why I’d buy

    Scottish Mortgage shares are trading at a rare discount to its Net Asset Value (NAV). I reckon this is a…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    The Scottish Mortgage share price: here’s what I’m doing now

    The Scottish Mortgage share price has fallen in recent trading sessions, but investors like me should look past these short-term…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    Here are 2 of my FTSE best stocks to buy now

    Jabran Khan details two of his FTSE top picks from his best stocks to buy now list that he believes…

    Read more »

    Business man on stock market crash financial trade indicator background.
    Investing Articles

    Scottish Mortgage shares: 5 reasons why I’d buy

    Scottish Mortgage shares are rising and I still like the stock. I’ve got five reasons why I’d buy the investment…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    Scottish Mortgage just sold Tesla stock. Here’s my view on the trust now

    The latest data from Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shows it's just cut its stake in electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla significantly.

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust. Should I?

    FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKC) member Scottish Mortgage Invesment Trust (LON:SMT) continues to soar in value. Paul Summers asks whether this can…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price is up 117% in the last 12 months – can it keep rising?

    How high can the SMT share price go this year?

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    The Scottish Mortgage share price doubled in 2020: should I buy now?

    The SMT share price is awe-inspiring, but is now the time to buy? Roland Head is wondering whether to add…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    1 FTSE 100 stock from my best stocks to buy now list

    Jabran Khan explains why this FTSE 100 investment trust stock is on his best stocks to buy now list for…

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    EV stocks: 2 UK companies I’m looking at

    Electric vehicles could be the biggest change in the industry in a century. These EV stocks have got me thinking.

    Read more »

    Investing Articles

    3 investment trusts I’d buy over Scottish Mortgage

    Edward Sheldon holds Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust in high regard. However, he believes other growth trusts are safer investments right…

    Read more »