Mercantile Investment Trust (The) plc is a publicly traded investment company that was founded in 1884. It is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and has a long history of successful investments in a variety of industries and sectors. The company’s primary objective is to provide long-term capital growth for its shareholders through a diversified portfolio of investments in UK companies. Mercantile Investment Trust (The) plc is managed by JPMorgan Asset Management and has a strong track record of delivering consistent returns to its investors. The company has a market capitalization of over ÂŁ2 billion and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.