# Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C. (SAIN)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/sain · ISIN GB0007873697 · 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, SAIN (Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C., ISIN GB0007873697) closed at £5.50 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by +10.4% (income paid out is not included), or −12.7% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C. 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: **£5.50** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | SAIN |
| ISIN | GB0007873697 |
| 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 | +7.00% | +4.09% | price only |
| 3 years | +13.17% | +2.75% | price only |
| 5 years | +10.44% | -12.66% | price only |

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

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C. in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −6.1%, 2023 +5.3%, 2024 −7.7%, 2025 +2.6%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +8.5%. Returns of Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C. in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +8.9%; to 30/09/2025: −1.9%; to 30/09/2024: +3.7%; to 30/09/2023: +9.8%; to 30/09/2022: −11.5%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -6.1% | -14.0% | Price |
| 2023 | +5.3% | +1.1% | Price |
| 2024 | -7.7% | -10.8% | Price |
| 2025 | +2.6% | -0.9% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +8.5% | +5.5% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 11.14% | -8.63% |
| 3 years | 12.17% | -11.12% |
| 5 years | 13.91% | -16.45% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C. in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 11.1% over 1 year, 12.2% over 3 years, 13.9% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C. since October 2021, in pounds: −16.5% from 31/12/2021 to 30/09/2022. The lowest 12-month return of Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C. in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −10.3% (12 months to 19/04/2024); the highest was +16.6% (12 months to 16/06/2023). On 30/09/2026 the price of Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C. was 3.5% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (07/08/2026), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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