The Scottish Investment Trust (SCIN) seeks to provide investors with capital growth and a growing income, by investing in companies around the globe that are unloved by the majority of investors. The core of its portfolio (74% at 31 October 2018) is in ‘ugly ducklings’ – stocks that are both out of favour and operationally challenged – as lead manager Alasdair McKinnon says these can generate higher than average returns over the longer term. Because of its contrarian s
20 Dec 2018
The Scottish Investment Trust - Growth and income from a contrarian portfolio
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The Scottish Investment Trust - Growth and income from a contrarian portfolio
- Published:
20 Dec 2018 -
Author:
Sarah Godfrey -
Pages:
11
The Scottish Investment Trust (SCIN) seeks to provide investors with capital growth and a growing income, by investing in companies around the globe that are unloved by the majority of investors. The core of its portfolio (74% at 31 October 2018) is in ‘ugly ducklings’ – stocks that are both out of favour and operationally challenged – as lead manager Alasdair McKinnon says these can generate higher than average returns over the longer term. Because of its contrarian s