Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc (SMT.L) Alternatives
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc (SMT.L) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SMT.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SMT.L
SMT.L charges 0.31% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SMT.L alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Prime Global UCITS ETF DR (C) | 0.05% | Jan 30, 2019 | SMT.L vs PRWU.L | |
| Amundi Prime Global UCITS ETF Dist | 0.05% | Nov 22, 2024 | SMT.L vs MWOZ.L | |
| UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD Acc | 0.06% | Aug 5, 2025 | SMT.L vs WRDA.L | |
| Amundi Prime All Country World UCITS ETF Income | 0.07% | Jul 24, 2025 | SMT.L vs PACW.L | |
| Amundi Index MSCI World | 0.08% | Nov 11, 2016 | SMT.L vs MWRD.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMT.L
Among ETFs in the Global Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Lead... | 94 | May 23, 2016 | SMT.L vs TDGB.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF | 92 | Oct 3, 2014 | SMT.L vs IWFV.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF 1C | 92 | Sep 11, 2014 | SMT.L vs XDEV.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF USD... | 91 | Oct 3, 2014 | SMT.L vs IWVL.L | |
| SPDR MSCI World Value UCITS ETF | 88 | Sep 2, 2020 | SMT.L vs VALW.L |
Top Performing SMT.L Alternatives (YTD)
SMT.L alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Lead... | 9.19% | May 23, 2016 | SMT.L vs TDGB.L | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ... | 5.10% | Sep 24, 2019 | SMT.L vs VHYG.L | |
| JPMorgan Global Equity Multi-Factor UCITS ETF Accu... | 4.92% | Jul 9, 2019 | SMT.L vs JPLG.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Value Factor UCITS ETF | 4.14% | Oct 3, 2014 | SMT.L vs IWFV.L | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats UCITS | 4.12% | May 14, 2013 | SMT.L vs GBDV.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMT.L
SMT.L alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS E... | 10.04% | Nov 30, 2012 | SMT.L vs MINV.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility ESG UCI... | 10.14% | Apr 20, 2020 | SMT.L vs MVEW.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF ... | 10.25% | Sep 5, 2014 | SMT.L vs XDEB.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS E... | 10.70% | Feb 26, 2019 | SMT.L vs WMVG.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS | 10.86% | Nov 30, 2012 | SMT.L vs MVOL.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMT.L
SMT.L alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS E... | -7.02% | Nov 30, 2012 | SMT.L vs MINV.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF ... | -7.06% | Sep 5, 2014 | SMT.L vs XDEB.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility ESG UCI... | -7.41% | Apr 20, 2020 | SMT.L vs MVEW.L | |
| First Trust Global Capital Strength ESG Leaders UC... | -7.80% | Mar 9, 2021 | SMT.L vs FCSG.L | |
| JPM Global Equity Premium Income Active UCITS ETF ... | -7.92% | Nov 30, 2023 | SMT.L vs JEPG.L |
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