This factsheet covers Monks Investment Trust, a global stock fund that aims for long-term growth (not income) and holds stocks for about 5 years on average. For the year to September 2026, its net asset value rose 10.3%, lagging the global index's 20.9%. Top holdings: TSMC (chip maker, 5.8%), The Schiehallion Fund Limited (an investment trust, 5.7%), and NVIDIA (AI chips, 5.0%). No market view is given.
As of September 30, 2026, Monks Investment Trust PLC had a net asset value (NAV) of 1,724.61 pence per share and a share price of 1,642.00 pence, representing a 4.8% discount to NAV. Over the past year (ended September 30, 2026), the share price return was 11.9%, the NAV return was 10.3%, and the FT
Monks Investment Trust seeks long-term capital growth (prioritised over income) through patient investing, active management, and a diversified global equity portfolio. The portfolio typically holds over 100 global stocks with an average holding period of approximately five years. Investments are not constrained by any index, and the trust is not considered a substitute for any index.
| Period | Share Price Return | NAV Return | FTSE World Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 11.9% | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| 3 Years | 74.8% | 61.3% | 71.7% |
| 5 Years | 19.1% | 25.3% | 86.8% |
| 10 Years | 221.0% | 207.1% | 246.7% |
| Period | Share Price Return | NAV Return | Index Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/09/21–30/09/22 | -30.1% | -23.6% | -3.0% |
| 30/09/22–30/09/23 | -2.6% | 1.7% | 12.2% |
| 30/09/23–30/09/24 | 24.9% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| 30/09/24–30/09/25 | 25.1% | 19.2% | 17.8% |
| 30/09/25–30/09/26 | 11.9% | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | £2,752.23 million |
| Total Borrowings (Par Value) | £222.68 million |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.44%** |
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% |
| Total Gearing | 9% |
| Net Gearing | 8% |
| Active Share* | 77% |
| Annual Turnover | 35% |
| NAV per Share | 1724.61p |
| Share Price | 1642.00p |
| Discount to NAV | 4.8% |
*Relative to FTSE World Index
**Calculated per AIC recommendation, from the latest annual report
| Rank | Company | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSMC | 5.8% |
| 2 | The Schiehallion Fund Limited | 5.7% |
| 3 | NVIDIA | 5.0% |
| 4 | Alphabet | 3.3% |
| 5 | Amazon.com | 3.1% |
| 6 | Microsoft | 2.1% |
| 7 | Meta Platforms | 1.9% |
| 8 | Tencent | 1.8% |
| 9 | Mastercard | 1.8% |
| 10 | Royalty Pharma | 1.7% |
| Total | 32.2% |
| Region | Weight |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6.7% |
| Europe | 10.3% |
| North America | 55.9% |
| South America | 0.7% |
| Japan | 6.4% |
| Developed Asia | 1.2% |
| Emerging Markets | 18.3% |
| Net Current Assets | 0.6% |
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 38.6% |
| Financials | 15.2% |
| Industrials | 13.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 11.1% |
| Healthcare | 8.1% |
| Energy | 3.7% |
| Telecommunications | 3.5% |
| Basic Materials | 2.1% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.1% |
| Real Estate | 1.1% |
| Net Current Assets | 0.6% |
Baillie Gifford & Co Limited annual fee: 0.45% on the first £750 million of total assets, 0.33% on the next £1 billion, and 0.30% on the remainder. Total assets are defined as total assets less liabilities (excluding debt incurred for investment purposes).