Purchase of Own Securities

Personal Assets Trust PLC
14 September 2000



PURCHASE OF OWN SHARES

On 14 September 2000 Personal Assets Trust plc bought 2,500 of its own
ordinary shares for cancellation at a price of £206.50 each.  There are
370,015 ordinary shares in issue following this purchase.



Enquiries:       Rona Mitchell              Tel:       [phone]