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.

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 are back on the rise: is now the time to jump onboard?

Scottish Mortgage shares have risen over 25% in the past 30 days. This Fool takes a look at why and…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are trading at a discount vs NAV! Does this make it a buy?

Scottish Mortgage shares are among the most watched on the FTSE 100. The stock gained hugely in 2021, before collapsing…

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Stock of the week: Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust

Scottish Mortgage Investment trust makes it as my stock of the week, despite a 30% share price fall over the…

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Up 25% in weeks! Is the Scottish Mortgage share price recovery starting?

After spending time in the doldrums, the Scottish Mortgage share price has soared in recent weeks. Christopher Ruane explains why…

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Will the Scottish Mortgage share price keep on soaring?

The Scottish Mortgage share price has continued to claw back ground amid improving risk appetite. Can it continue? And should…

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3 reasons Scottish Mortgage shares could explode in a stock market recovery

Scottish Mortgage shares are down 34% in 2022, but could they be a great buy as global stock markets show…

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Best British stocks to buy in August

We asked our freelance writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy for August, including recession-resistant businesses and…

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Scottish Mortgage shares jump on tech stock results! Should I buy?

Earnings week has been a mixed bag for tech stocks. But Scottish Mortgage shares rose on Friday after Amazon and…

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At 815p, are Scottish Mortgage shares a buy?

After a prosperous period, Scottish Mortgage shares have lagged in 2022. Here, this Fool explains why he'd buy.

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Down 40%, is Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust now a strong buy?

Shares of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust have been hammered over the past year. Is it time for me to buy…

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Is it time to buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

Our writer has been eyeing Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust as a potential addition to his portfolio. Here, he explains why…

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Here’s why I just bought Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have been falling hard, as many of the US companies it holds are suffering in…

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