Category | Fund Name | Summary | Net Assets ($ M)* | YTD (%) |
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Multi-Cap-Growth | Baillie Gifford Developed EAFE All Cap Fund | 564.8 | 0.7 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies across any size outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. When evaluating individual securities, the research team emphasizes company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. Next, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academic institutions to evaluate companies. Additionally, the team assesses a company’s geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds approximately between 50 and 90 growth companies with the potential to outperform the benchmark over the long term. The fund aims to hold securities for typically 5 years, which results in relatively low portfolio turnover. In addition, the manager focuses on companies located in countries of developed markets. Generally, the manager seeks companies whose principal activities are in Europe, Australasia and/or the Far East. The fund has the flexibility to participate in initial public offerings. |
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Multi-Cap-Core | Baillie Gifford EAFE Plus All Cap Fund | 442.1 | 1.6 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies across any size outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. When evaluating individual securities, the research team emphasizes company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. Next, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academic institutions to evaluate companies. Additionally, the team assesses a company’s geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds approximately between 60 and 90 growth companies with the potential to outperform the benchmark over the long term. The fund aims to hold securities for typically 5 years, which results in relatively low portfolio turnover. In addition, the manager focuses on companies located in countries of developed and emerging markets. Generally, the manager seeks companies whose principal activities are in Europe, Australasia and/or the Far East. The fund has the flexibility to participate in initial public offerings. |
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Mixed-Regions | Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets Equities Fund | 4420 | 0 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies across any size outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team focuses on securities of issuers located in countries of emerging and frontier markets. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. In addition, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academics. Other factors in consideration when assessing companies include geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds between 60 and 100 growth companies with the potential to outperform the benchmark over the long term. Additionally, the fund aims to hold securities for long periods, typically 5 years. The fund may invest in equity securities either directly or indirectly, such as through depositary receipts, and may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants. Also, the fund may participate in initial public offerings and in securities offerings that are not registered in the U.S. The fund may invest without limitation in securities quoted or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and may hold such currencies. |
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Multi-Cap-Growth | Baillie Gifford Funds: US Equity Growth Fund | 35.1 | 0 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies in the United States. The investment process is designed to highlight companies in the benchmark index that have the potential for growth. Then the research team relies on fundamental analysis to identify exceptional businesses with growth prospects and own them over a long time horizon. The team believes this long-term horizon allows them to capture the disproportionate impact of successful investments. Additionally, the team assesses a company’s geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. The team also reviews the long-term outlook of companies and industries. The process also includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academic institutions. Then the manager constructs a concentrated portfolio that holds between 30 and 50 growth companies. The fund aims to hold securities for typically 5 to 10 years, which results in relatively low portfolio turnover. The fund is a non-diversified fund, which means that it may invest a relatively large percentage of its assets in a small number of issuers, industries or sectors. The fund has the flexibility to participate in initial public offerings. |
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Multi-Cap-Growth | Baillie Gifford Global Alpha Equities Fund | 1040 | 2.5 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in securities of issuers located in countries of developed and emerging markets. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. In addition, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academic institutions. Other factors in consideration when assessing companies include long-term growth potential, geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds securities of between 70 and 120 growth companies that have the potential to outperform the benchmark over the long term. Additionally, the fund aims to hold securities for long periods, typically 5 years. The fund invests in companies whose principal activities are in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australasia, Africa, the Middle East and/or the Far East. Generally, the fund invests in securities of issuers located in at least three different countries. In addition, the fund will invest at least 40% of its net assets in securities of companies located outside the U.S. when market conditions are favorable. However, when market conditions are not favorable, the fund will invest at least 30% of its net assets in companies located outside the U.S. Additionally, the fund may participate in initial public offerings and in securities offerings that are not registered in the U.S. The fund may invest without limitation in securities quoted or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and may hold such currencies. |
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Multi-Cap-Growth | Baillie Gifford Global Stewardship Equities Fund | 3.6 | 0 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies across any size outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in securities of issuers located in countries with developed and with emerging markets. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. In addition, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academic institutions. Other factors in consideration when assessing companies include geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Also, the research team integrates stewardship and environmental, social, and/or governance factors. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds between 70 and 90 growth companies with the potential to outperform the benchmark over the long term. Additionally, the fund aims to hold securities for long periods, typically 5 years. Also, the fund may participate in initial public offerings and in securities offerings that are not registered in the U.S. The fund may invest without limitation in securities quoted or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and may hold such currencies. In addition, the fund will invest at least 40% of its net assets in securities of companies located outside the U.S. when market conditions are favorable. However, when market conditions are not favorable, the fund will invest at least 30% of its net assets in companies located outside the U.S. |
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Multi-Cap-Growth | Baillie Gifford International Alpha Fund | 2110 | -1.1 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies across any size outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. When evaluating individual securities, the research team emphasizes company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. Next, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academic institutions to evaluate companies. Additionally, the team assesses a company’s geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds approximately between 70 and 110 growth companies with the potential to outperform the benchmark over the long term. The fund aims to hold securities for typically 5 years, which results in relatively low portfolio turnover. In addition, the manager focuses on companies located in countries of developed and emerging markets. The fund invests in companies located in at least three countries outside the United States. The fund has the flexibility to participate in initial public offerings. |
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Multi-Cap-Growth | Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund | 68.6 | 4.8 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies across any size outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. When evaluating individual securities, the research team emphasizes company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. Next, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academic institutions to evaluate companies. Additionally, the team assesses a company’s geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds approximately between 20 and 35 growth companies with the potential to outperform the benchmark over the long term. The fund aims to hold securities for typically 5 to 10 years, which results in relatively low portfolio turnover. In addition, the manager focuses on companies located in countries of developed and emerging markets. Also, the fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in companies located in the United States. The fund is a non-diversified fund, which means that it may invest a relatively large percentage of its assets in a small number of issuers, industries or sectors. The fund has the flexibility to participate in initial public offerings. |
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Multi-Cap-Growth | Baillie Gifford International Growth Fund | 2590 | 7.8 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies across any size outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. When evaluating individual securities, the research team emphasizes company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. Next, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academic institutions to evaluate companies. Additionally, the team assesses a company’s geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds approximately between 50 and 60 growth companies with the potential to outperform the benchmark over the long term. The fund aims to hold securities for typically 5 years, which results in relatively low portfolio turnover. In addition, the manager focuses on companies located in countries of developed and emerging markets. The fund invests in companies located in at least three countries outside the United States, and maintains substantial exposure to emerging markets. Also, the fund may invest up to 10% of its net assets in companies located in the United States. The fund has the flexibility to participate in initial public offerings. |
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Small-Cap-Core | Baillie Gifford International Smaller Companies Fund | 35.5 | -1.5 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in small-size companies outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. When evaluating individual securities, the research team emphasizes company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. Next, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academics to evaluate companies. Additionally, the team assesses a company’s geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds approximately between 75 and 175 growth companies with the potential to outperform the benchmark over the long term. The fund aims to hold securities for typically 5 years, which results in relatively low portfolio turnover. In addition, the manager focuses on companies located in countries of developed and emerging markets. The fund invests in companies located in at least three countries outside the United States. The fund has the flexibility to participate in initial public offerings. |
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Multi-Cap-Growth | Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund | 518.6 | 0 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. Next, the research team invests in global equity securities of issuers located in at least six different countries. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. In addition, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academic institutions. Other factors in consideration when assessing companies include long-term growth potential, geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds securities of between 30 and 60 growth companies. Additionally, the fund aims to hold securities for long periods, typically 5 to 10 years. In addition, the fund will invest at least 40% of its net assets in securities of companies located outside the U.S. when market conditions are favorable. However, when market conditions are not favorable, the fund will invest at least 30% of its net assets in companies located outside the U.S. Also, the fund may invest in issuers located in emerging markets. The fund estimates to have considerable exposure to Chinese companies including through China A shares. The fund is a non-diversified fund, which means that it may invest a relatively large percentage of its assets in a small number of issuers, industries or sectors. Additionally, the fund may participate in initial public offerings and in securities offerings that are not registered in the U.S. The fund may invest without limitation in securities quoted or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and may hold such currencies. |
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Multi-Cap-Core | Baillie Gifford Positive Change Equities Fund | 179.7 | 0 | |
The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies outside the United States. The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities. The strategy is designed with an emphasis on investing in businesses that deliver positive change by contributing towards a more sustainable and inclusive world. Next, the research team invests in securities of issuers located in countries of developed, emerging, and frontier markets. The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on company research and the long-term outlook of companies and industries. In addition, the process includes research trips, company meetings, and relationships with industry thought leaders and academic institutions. Other factors in consideration when assessing companies include long-term growth potential, geographic and industry positioning, competitive advantage, management, financial strength and valuation. Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level. The portfolio holds securities of between 25 and 50 growth companies that have the potential to outperform the benchmark over the long term. Also, the manager believes these growth companies deliver a positive change in areas such as social inclusion and education, healthcare, the environment, and in addressing basic needs and aspirations of the world’s poorest populations. Additionally, the fund aims to hold securities for long periods, typically 5 to 10 years. In addition, the fund may participate in initial public offerings and in securities offerings that are not registered in the U.S. The fund is a non-diversified fund, which means that it may invest a relatively large percentage of its assets in a small number of issuers, industries or sectors. Also, the fund may invest without limitation in securities quoted or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and may hold such currencies. |
* Net Assets include for all classes