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Data as at: 19/05/2026
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Objective
To achieve real dividend growth through increasing capital and growing income by investing mainly in equity markets, but also bonds, property and other asset classes.
AIC sector
Management group
Launch date
31/03/1873
December
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
James Dow, Ross Mathison
Dividend frequency
Four times a year
Wind-up provisions
The Company has an unlimited life.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 835.68 | 959.12 | 545.00 | 586.10 | -7.01 | 6 | 2.92 | Feb, May, Jul, Nov | 0.6 (31/12/2025) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2026 | 18/06/2026 | 3.845 | No | 2026 |
| 26/02/2026 | 24/04/2026 | 4.595 | No | 2025 |
| 13/11/2025 | 11/12/2025 | 3.950 | No | 2025 |
| 14/08/2025 | 18/09/2025 | 3.750 | No | 2025 |
| 22/05/2025 | 19/06/2025 | 3.625 | No | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish American | Share price total return | 7.7 | 9.5 | 29.8 | 167.1 |
| Global Equity Income AIC sector | Share price total return | 17.1 | 39.0 | 68.6 | 202.3 |
| Morningstar Developed Markets * | Total return | 23.3 | 59.2 | 79.2 | 259.1 |
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* The Morningstar market index is not necessarily the official benchmark of the investment trust, but it has been identified as an appropriate comparative index. Please hover over the definition for further detail on the index construction.
Share structure
Number of shares
153,336,374
24,979,569
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 354,357 | 8,031,916 | 83,999,116 | 310,613,462 |
| Average | N/A | 382,472 | 332,012 | 246,323 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1.93 | 42.66 | 429.88 | 1,571.99 |
| Average | N/A | 2.03 | 1.70 | 1.25 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB0007873697 | SAIN | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 31/03/2026
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| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 3.8 |
| Apple Inc | 3.3 |
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| Procter & Gamble Co | 2.7 |
| Coca-Cola Co | 2.7 |
| Microsoft Corp | 2.6 |
| Atlas Copco AB Class A | 2.5 |
| Roche Holding AG Ordinary Shares new | 2.3 |
| Pease Pottage, Crawley | 2.2 |
| Analog Devices Inc | 2.2 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
