Bankers Investment Trust
| Company type | Public company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Investment Management |
| Founded | 1888 in London, UK |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Susan Inglis (Chairwoman) Alex Crooke (Investment Manager) |
| AUM |  GBP £1.7 Billion (31 October 2021)[1] |
| Website | www |
Bankers Investment Trust is a large British investment trust dedicated to investments in major international businesses, particularly FTSE 100 companies.[2] The company is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.[3]
History
The company was incorporated in 1888. Seven of the directors at that time were bankers so it was named Bankers Investment Trust. It was unable to pay dividends in 1892 and 1893.[1] It was first listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1857.[4]
Investment activity
The company is managed by Alex Crooke of Janus Henderson[4] and the chairman is Susan Inglis who was appointed in September 2018.[5]
The company's largest investments as at 31 October 2021 were as follows:[1]
| Ranking | Company | Valuation (£'m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft | 46.9 |
| 2 | American Express | 34.6 |
| 3 | Estée Lauder | 31.9 |
| 4 | CME | 30.9 |
| 5 | ADP | 29.1 |
References
- ^ a b c "Annual Report 2021" (PDF). Bankers Investment Trust. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Bankers Investment Trust". Trust.net. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ "FTSE 250 Index Factsheet". FTSE Russell. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Bankers Investment Trust". Collins Sarri Statham. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Bankers Investment Trust announces Sue Inglis as next Chair of the Board of Directors". Talent 4 Boards. 26 September 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2020.