Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC, a closed-ended equity fund domiciled in the United Kingdom and established in 1909, is managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd. The trust's investment approach targets growth-oriented businesses listed on public exchanges worldwide, spanning a broad array of sectors. It meticulously assesses companies based on criteria such as the caliber of their management, their competitive standing, customer outlook, revenue and profit growth prospects, and both present and future valuations.