Welcome to Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc
How to investInvesting in Asian Smaller Companies
The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (Scottish Oriental) is one of the longest running investment trusts that invests in Asia. We believe in the power of investing in Asian smaller companies in the world's fastest-growing economies. The small companies of today could be the big companies of the future.
Our aim is to grow your money in the long term by investing in high-quality smaller companies, and that hasn't changed since Scottish Oriental was launched in 1995.
AUM
We manage over £318m for investors, as at 31 July 2026
YEARS
We’ve been investing in Asian smaller companies since 1995
Risk factors
Capital at risk. The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up and are not guaranteed. Investors may get back significantly less than the original amount invested.
Scottish Oriental recognised as an “ISA Millionaire” trust
Once again, the Association of Investment Companies has recognised the Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust as an “ISA millionaire” investment trust.