Trustnet Magazine Issue 21 September 2016 | Page 10

SCOTTISH AMERICAN INVESTMENT COMPANY

SAINTS’ CORE BELIEF IS
THAT INCOME, GROWTH
AND DEPENDABILITY
MAKE A POWERFUL
COMBINATION.

AGAIN AND AGAIN.
SAINTS (The Scottish American Investment Company) was founded way back in 1873 to invest in American
railways but these days aims to deliver dividend growth ahead of any rise in inflation, mainly from a portfolio
of global equities, though investments are also made in bonds and property. The Trust, which is managed by
Baillie Gifford, seeks out attractive, quality companies which offer long-term growth potential rather than merely
providing a high yield. SAINTS pays out a regular dividend every quarter. It has successfully grown its dividend
every year for more than 35 years – over the last 10 years SAINTS has increased its dividend by 64% compared
to a 27% rise in the Consumer Price Index.*

Total dividend per ordinary share
(net) – pence per share*

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

9.45

9.8

10.2

10.5

10.7

Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
Please remember that changing stock market conditions and currency exchange rates
will affect the value of your investment in the fund and any income from it. The level
of income is not guaranteed and you may not get back the amount invested.
For an investment that aims to beat inflation over the medium
to long term, call 0800 917 2112 or visit www.saints-it.com

Long-term investment partners

*Source: Baillie Gifford & Co, data as at 31 December 2015. Your call may be recorded for training or monitoring purposes. The Scottish American
Investment Company P.L.C. is available through the Baillie Gifford Investment Trust Share Plan and the Investment Trust ISA, which are managed by
Baillie Gifford Savings Management Limited (BGSM). BGSM is an affiliate of Baillie Gifford & Co Limited, which is the manager and secretary of The
Scottish American Investment Company P.L.C.