Investec downgrades Scottish Mortgage to 'Sell' over potential 'sharp' correction

Concerns over private assets exposure

Valeria Martinez
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Investec has downgraded Baillie Gifford’s Scottish Mortgage trust to ‘Sell’ due to concerns over a “stretched” balance sheet, a late-stage venture capital industry valuation reset and a continued unsupportive macro backdrop.

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