Scottish Mortgage seeks out lateral thinkers like academics, authors and experts in the industry

to shape our investment ideas.

Not the usual suspects and narrow mindset of financial analysts and investment industry

commentators.

That way, we continue to build a portfolio that reflects real world progress not financial

world noise.

Scottish Mortgage is managed by Bayley Gifford.

A key information document is available by visiting BayleyGifford.com.

As with any investment, capital is at risk.

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In London this week, I'm John Fassman.

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