How to buy The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C shares

Learn how to easily invest in The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C shares.

Scottish American Investment Co (SAIN) is a publicly traded collective investments business based in the UK. It opened the day at 498.825p after a previous close of 499p. During the day the price has varied from a low of 498.825p to a high of 506p. The latest price was 503p (25 minute delay). The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). All prices are listed in pence sterling.

How to buy shares in The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C

  1. Choose a platform. If you're a beginner, our share-dealing table below can help you choose.
  2. Open your account. You'll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
  3. Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  4. Search the platform for stock code: SAIN in this case.
  5. Research The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
  6. Buy your The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C shares. It's that simple.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.
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Platform Customer rating Platform fee Min. initial deposit Trading fee estimate
Freetrade logo ★★★★★ £0 - £9.99 No minimum £0.00
£503.00 total
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eToro Free Stocks logo ★★★★★ £0 $50 £0.00
£503.00 total
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IG Share Dealing logo ★★★★★ £0 £250 £8.00
£511.00 total
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CMC Invest share dealing account logo Not yet rated £0 No minimum £0.00
£503.00 total
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Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account logo ★★★★★ £0 £1 £11.95
£514.95 total
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Degiro Share Dealing logo ★★★★★ £0 No minimum £1.80
£504.80 total
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What's The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C'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 The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C.

Overall The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C ESG score

The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C's total ESG risk: 22.02

Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C's overall score of 22.02 (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 The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C 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.).

The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C's environmental score: 5.31/100

The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C's environmental score of 5.31 puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C's social score: 9.24/100

The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C's social score of 9.24 puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.

The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C's governance score: 5.77/100

The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C's governance score puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that The Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C 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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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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