# International Biotechnology Trust PLC (IBT)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/ibt · ISIN GB0004559349 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 30/09/2026, IBT (International Biotechnology Trust PLC, ISIN GB0004559349) closed at £11.20 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by +56.6% (income paid out is not included), or +23.9% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

International Biotechnology Trust PLC is an investment trust. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share.

Latest close: **£11.20** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | IBT |
| ISIN | GB0004559349 |
| Category | Investment trusts |
| Type | Investment trust |
| Domicile | United Kingdom |

## Past returns (periods to 30/09/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +41.77% | +37.92% | price only |
| 3 years | +81.23% | +64.55% | price only |
| 5 years | +56.64% | +23.87% | price only |

Returns: Fundology, from recorded daily closes. Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of International Biotechnology Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −5.6%, 2023 −9.1%, 2024 +5.9%, 2025 +44.1%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +14.3%. Returns of International Biotechnology Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +51.8%; to 30/09/2025: +9.8%; to 30/09/2024: +6.5%; to 30/09/2023: −4.4%; to 30/09/2022: −9.8%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -5.6% | -13.5% | Price |
| 2023 | -9.1% | -12.7% | Price |
| 2024 | +5.9% | +2.3% | Price |
| 2025 | +44.1% | +39.2% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +14.3% | +11.1% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 24.68% | -14.14% |
| 3 years | 26.28% | -29.20% |
| 5 years | 24.47% | -32.37% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of International Biotechnology Trust PLC in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 24.7% over 1 year, 26.3% over 3 years, 24.5% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of International Biotechnology Trust PLC since October 2021, in pounds: −32.4% from 12/11/2021 to 11/04/2025. The lowest 12-month return of International Biotechnology Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −26.5% (12 months to 28/01/2022); the highest was +87.2% (12 months to 10/04/2026). On 30/09/2026 the price of International Biotechnology Trust PLC was 1.3% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (28/08/2026), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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