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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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Is it too late for me to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Royston Wild

Scottish Mortgage shares are rising rapidly, up around 20% over the past month. Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock…

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Scottish Mortgage shares soar above 800p! Have I missed the boat on this one?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares tanked earlier this year, but now they're gaining again. So am I too late, or should I…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are 120p above their low. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Scottish Mortgage shares have soared by 18% since hitting a record low a month ago. After this steep rise, am…

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Could now be the perfect moment to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have lost two fifths of their value over the past year. Our writer explains why he would…

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If I’d invested £1k in Scottish Mortgage shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have had an infamously bad year. But it's surging again and its prospects are looking up.

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares now too low to miss at 785p?

| Andrew Woods

In the midst of an economic downturn, Scottish Mortgage shares have been battered. Andrew Woods wonders whether it's now time…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares good buys at 774p?

| Dylan Hood

Scottish Mortgage shares climbed 5% last week and are currently sitting at 774p. This Fool takes a look at whether…

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Here’s why I’m buying Scottish Mortgage shares

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage shares have been plunging since soaring to a high in November 2021. It's all down to the big…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage shares after they jumped 10%?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares had been on a steady downward track over the past year. But, finally, the stock appears to…

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Scottish Mortgage shares: avoid, consider, shortlist, or buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's what I'm doing right now about popular Scottish Mortgage shares -- the outcome of my research surprised me!

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Why I’d buy Scottish Mortgage shares in July!

| Charlie Keough

Scottish Mortgage shares have crashed in 2022. Here, this Fool explains why he’d use this as an opportunity to buy…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are trading at a 12% discount! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

Is the big discount between Scottish Mortgage shares and the net asset value of the trust's investments a warning sign…

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