Purchase of Own Securities

Personal Assets Trust PLC
1 November 2000


PURCHASE OF OWN SHARES

On 26 October 2000 Personal Assets Trust plc bought 1,000 of its own ordinary
shares for cancellation at a price of £206.00 each.  There are 369,903
ordinary shares in issue following this purchase.

Enquiries: Rona Mitchell              Tel:  [phone]