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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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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) share price is falling. What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Although the SMT share price is up 56% over the last year, it's seen a slump over the past month.…

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I’d invest £10k in the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust

| Rupert Hargreaves

After its recent declines, this Fool would invest £10k in the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust as a long-term growth investment.

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As the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) share price falls, here’s my next move

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) share price has fallen in recent days. Christopher Ruane explains two reasons why, and…

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The ‘smell test’: when an investment doesn’t feel right

| Malcolm Wheatley

Applying a commonsense ‘smell test’ can help — even if it results in over-caution.

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How I’d double my money investing in stocks and shares

| Harshil Patel

Investing in stocks and shares can be rewarding for long-term investors. Harshil Patel explains how he would begin the journey.

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: should I buy after SMT’s recent 25% gain?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has almost tripled since its March 2020 low and is up 25% since…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy right now if I had £1,000 to invest

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith mixes things up with a conservative engineering company and a US hedge fund star's fund as two stocks…

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Why I think the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price will rise again

| Roland Head

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been on a rollercoaster ride this year. But Roland Head thinks this FTSE 100…

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Top British stocks for April

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their top British stocks for April, including Greggs, Playtech, Redrow and Unilever.

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: here’s what I’m focusing on

| Nadia Yaqub

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has been making headlines. But I think investors are overlooking this key thing.

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| James J. McCombie

An index tracker, an actively managed fund, and individual stock picks are the three ways I invest in technology stocks.

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Change at the top for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have been falling recently. But it has been thrust into the spotlight again. Here’s what…

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