Murray International Trust PLC Murray International Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based closed-end investment trust listed on the London Stock Exchange that achieves an above average dividend yield, with long-term growth in dividends and capital ahead of inflation, through a globally diversified portfolio principally invested in equities; it also holds fixed income securities such as bonds from emerging markets, index-linked securities, convertible securities, preference shares, unlisted securities, depositary receipts and derivatives across sectors including financial services, consumer defensive, technology, healthcare, communication services, energy and industrials. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, the trust operates worldwide with significant allocations to North America (approximately 32%), emerging markets including Latin America, and minimal UK exposure (around 6%); its portfolio typically comprises 40 to 70 high-quality, financially robust companies selected for resilient business models, competitive advantages, earnings growth potential and sustainable dividends, blending higher-yield names with lower-yield growth prospects, supported by abrdn Fund Managers Limited (formerly Aberdeen Asset Management following the 2000 acquisition of Murray Johnstone and the 2017 merger with Standard Life). As of late 2025, co-managers Samantha Fitzpatrick and Martin Connaghan, with over 25 years of experience each, lead the strategy following Bruce Stout's retirement in June 2024 after two decades as lead manager; recent portfolio changes in 2024 included additions of Mercedes-Benz for margin improvement via premium vehicles, Taylor Wimpey for UK housing undersupply, Coca-Cola and Medtronic, funded by sales of Epiroc after strong performance, Roche in favor of higher-conviction healthcare holdings, and China Vanke amid deteriorating fundamentals; the trust marked its 20th consecutive annual dividend increase in 2024 to 11.8 pence per share, earning AIC Dividend Hero status, won the AJ Bell 2025 Global Equity Active award, reduced gearing to around 4-6% from prior levels, and maintains net ongoing charges of 0.51-0.52% with no performance fee.