September 2022

What is an investment trust?

Key Points

- Scottish Mortgage is an investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange

- When you invest, the return you – the shareholder – receive is dictated by the movement of its share price

- Shareholders have rights, such as voting at the AGM. These rights are looked after by Scottish Mortgage’s board

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