Murray International Trust
| Formerly | The Scottish Western Investment Company Limited[1] |
|---|---|
| Company type | Public |
| Industry | Investment management |
| Founded | 18 December 1907[2] |
| Headquarters | , United Kingdom[2] |
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Murray International Trust plc is a large UK investment trust investing principally in global equities.[3] It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and it is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.[4]
History
The company was established as the Scottish Western Investment Company in 1907.[2] After its manager, Murray Johnstone, was acquired by Aberdeen Asset Management in October 2000,[5] it came under the management of Aberdeen.[6]
The trust is considered a "Next Generation Dividend Hero" by the Association of Investment Companies, having increased its dividend consecutively for 19 years.[7] It currently has a 4 crown rating from Trustnet,[3] and a 3 star rating from Morningstar.[8]
The chair is Virginia Holmes,[9] and its fund managers are Bruce Stout, Martin Connaghan and Samantha Fitzpatrick from Aberdeen Group plc.[6]
References
- ^ "Annual Report to 31 December 2023". Murray International Trust PLC. p. 128. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Murray International Trust PLC". Companies House. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Murray International Trust PLC ORD 5P". Trustnet. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "FTSE 250 Index Factsheet". FTSE Russell. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Aberdeen pays £150m for Murray Johnstone". Money Marketing. 19 October 2000. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Investment management team". Murray International Trust PLC. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Eight investment trusts join the next generation of dividend heroes". AIC. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Murray International Ord". Morningstar. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Board of directors". Murray International Trust PLC. Retrieved 21 March 2024.