Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC (SMT) is a publicly traded asset management business based in the UK. It opened the day at 677.4p after a previous close of 673.6p. During the day the price has varied from a low of 665.4808p to a high of 678.6p. The latest price was 678.6p (25 minute delay). Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). All prices are listed in pence sterling.
How to buy shares in Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust
- Choose a platform. If you're a beginner, our share-dealing table below can help you choose.
- Open your account. You'll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
- Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
- Search the platform for stock code: SMT in this case.
- Research Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
- Buy your Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares. It's that simple.
Our top picks for where to buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares:
Fees for buying 100x Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares with popular platforms
Share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs presented here should be considered as a guide only. They do not incorporate stamp duty. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing – which may differ from our information.
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★★★★★ | £0 | No minimum | £0.00 £678.60 total |
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★★★★★ | £0 | $50 | £0.00 £678.60 total |
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★★★★★ | £0 | £250 | £8.00 £686.60 total |
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Not yet rated | £0 | No minimum | £0.00 £678.60 total |
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★★★★★ | £0 | No minimum | £2.95 £681.55 total |
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★★★★★ | £0 | £1 | £11.95 £690.55 total |
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★★★★★ | £0 | No minimum | £1.82 £680.42 total |
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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Is it a good time to buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust stock?
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Invest in Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares
- Start investing from $50
- Pay no stamp duty on UK shares
- Commission-free trading. Other fees may apply.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
What's Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's ESG track record?
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust.
Overall Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust ESG score
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's total ESG risk: 24.52
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's overall score of 24.52 (as at 12/31/2018) is excellent – landing it in it in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's environmental score: 0.68/100
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's environmental score of 0.68 puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's social score: 11.92/100
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's social score of 11.92 puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's governance score: 8.93/100
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's governance score puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
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Frequently asked questions
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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