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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Investing Articles

Should I sell Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has struggled recently, but this should only be a short-term phenomenon, says Rupert Hargreaves

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: have we seen the bottom?

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON:SMT) share price is having a good week. Is the worst over?

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Why I’d back the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust for the next decade

Growth investing can be tricky, but the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust seems to have what it takes to navigate uncertainty.

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Is it finally time to buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

With Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust down by 40% this year, Harshil Patel considers whether shares in this fund have become…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage share price a bargain under 900p?

The Scottish Mortgage share price has slid another 16% in the last week. This Fool looks to see if now…

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These 2 investment trusts could have made me a millionaire. Why won’t I buy them now?

These investment trusts could have made me an ISA millionaire if I'd bought at the right time. I think today…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is down 25% this year! Will it recover?

After its 2020 rally, the Scottish Mortgage share price is down 25% in 2022. Here, Charlie Keough looks at whether…

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Have I made a mistake with the SMT share price?

Rupert Hargreaves re-evaluates his opinion of the SMT share price after its recent performance and shifting investor attitudes.

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The SMT share price slumps 24% in a year: should I buy now?

After the recent technology sell-off, does SMT's geographical and sector diversity make its share price attractive?

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have crashed. Is it time to buy?

Has the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price bottomed out, or are further falls likely? Roland Head investigates.

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What does the falling Scottish Mortgage share price mean for its yield?

The Scottish Mortgage share price has tumbled 30% in recent months. Our writer looks at how this affects the appeal…

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Should I buy the Scottish Mortgage share price slump?

The Scottish Mortgage share price is down 15% year-to-date. Does this mark a buying opportunity for my portfolio? Dylan Hood…

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