JPMorgan American Investment Trust
| Company type | Public company |
|---|---|
| |
| ISIN | GB00BKZGVH64 |
| Industry | Investment trust |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Headquarters | 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, , England |
Key people | Robert Talbut (Chairman) |
JP Morgan American Investment Trust (LSE: JAM) is a large British investment trust dedicated to investments in North America. Originally established in 1881,[1] the company has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1955[2] and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.[3] The chairman is Robert Talbut.[4]
History
The company was established as the Sterling Trust in 1881. Following the appointment of Robert Fleming & Co. was as manager, it became the Fleming American Investment Trust in 1982. After Robert Fleming & Co. was acquired by Chase Manhattan in April 2000,[5] and Chase Manhattan merged with J.P. Morgan & Co. in December 2000,[6] it was brought under the management of J.P. Morgan & Co. It went on to be the JPMorgan Fleming American Investment Trust in 2002 and then, following JPMorgan's decision to drop the Fleming brand,[7][8] adopted its current name in 2006.[9]
References
- ^ "JPMorgan American Investment Trust plc - Ordinary Shares - J.P. Morgan Asset Management". am.jpmorgan.com. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- ^ "Our Story: JPMorgan American Investment Trust". London Stock Exchange. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "FTSE 250 Index Factsheet". FTSE Russell. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
- ^ "Retirement of value portfolio investment manager". Association of Investment Managers. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "Chase buys Fleming for £4.8bn". BBC News. 11 April 2000. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Banking's Big Deal: The Overview; Chase Is Reported On Verge of Deal to Obtain Morgan". New York Times. 13 September 2000. Archived from the original on 7 June 2008.
- ^ "JP Morgan to ditch Fleming name". City Wire. 26 April 2005. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ "JP Morgan axes Fleming brand across Europe". Money Marketing. 5 May 2005. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ "JPMorgan American Investment Trust". Companies House. Retrieved 21 March 2025.