Baillie Gifford Managed Class B Acc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 31/07/20 to 31/07/21 |
31/07/21 to 31/07/22 |
31/07/22 to 31/07/23 |
31/07/23 to 31/07/24 |
31/07/24 to 31/07/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 24.1% | -23.3% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 12.2% |
| Sector | 17.9% | -4.4% | 1.5% | 10.6% | 8.1% |
| Rank | 14/176 | 193/193 | 11/199 | 207/210 | 10/223 |
| Quartile | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 31/07/25 |
5 Years to 31/07/25 |
10 Years to 31/07/25 |
||
| Fund | 7.8% | 3.6% | 8.3% | |
| Sector | 6.7% | 6.5% | 5.7% | |
| Rank | 60/199 | 165/176 | 7/111 | |
| Quartile | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| UK T Bill 11/08/2025 | 1.91 |
| UK T Bill 06/10/2025 | 1.89 |
| CLOUDFLARE | 1.41 |
| ⅛% Treasury Gilt 2026 | 1.37 |
| META PLATFORMS | 1.31 |
| AMAZON.COM | 1.30 |
| NETFLIX | 1.29 |
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 1.27 |
| DOORDASH | 1.12 |
| Germany 0.5% 15/08/2027 | 1.08 |
| Total | 13.95 |
Fund Aims
The fund aims to achieve capital growth over rolling five-year periods.
Fund Manager
Steven joined Baillie Gifford in 2004 and is head of the Income Research Team. He has been involved in running the Fixed Income portion of the strategy since 2012. He previously worked at Scottish Widows and spent seven years doing research for the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee and managing the UK's foreign exchange reserves. Steven graduated BAcc (Hons) in Economics and Accountancy from the University of Glasgow in 1992 and MSc in Economics from the University of Warwick in 1993.
Iain is the head of our UK Equity Team and lead manager of the UK Core Strategy. He is also the joint manager on our flagship Managed Strategy, which he has been involved in since 2000. Iain joined Baillie Gifford in 1994 and became a partner of the firm in 2005. He has previously spent time on the US Equities Team. Iain graduated MA in Accountancy from the University of Aberdeen and subsequently qualified as a Chartered Accountant.
Fund Overview
| Mid (01/08/2025) | 1613.00p |
| Historic yield | 1.67% |
| Fund size (30/06/2025) | £4611.06m |
| Number of holdings | 505 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.42% |
| Launch date | 01/04/1987 |
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 57.24% | |
| UK Equities | 18.82% | |
| International Bonds | 14.89% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 7.23% | |
| UK Gilts | 1.37% | |
| Property | 0.31% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | -0.11% | |
| Other Assets | 0.24% |
Important Information
Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.
This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 57.24% | |
| UK Equities | 18.82% | |
| International Bonds | 14.89% | |
| UK Corporate Bonds | 7.23% | |
| UK Gilts | 1.37% | |
| Property | 0.31% | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | -0.11% | |
| Other Assets | 0.24% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 23.50% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | 17.82% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 17.82% | - | - | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 13.71% | - | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 9.23% | |
| Computer Services | - | - | - | 2.91% | |
| Software | - | - | - | 1.57% | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 4.12% | - | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | 2.21% | |
| Production Technology Equipment | - | - | - | 1.66% | |
| Electronic Components | - | - | - | 0.25% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 15.12% | - | - | - | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 6.19% | - | - | |
| Leisure Goods | - | - | 2.29% | - | |
| Electronic Entertainment | - | - | - | 1.05% | |
| Consumer Electronics | - | - | - | 0.49% | |
| Recreational Products | - | - | - | 0.40% | |
| Toys | - | - | - | 0.36% | |
| Consumer Services | - | - | 1.91% | - | |
| Consumer Services: Misc. | - | - | - | 1.13% | |
| Education Services | - | - | - | 0.76% | |
| Rental & Leasing Services: Consumer | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Funeral Parlors & Cemetery | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Personal Goods | - | - | 1.26% | - | |
| Clothing & Accessories | - | - | - | 0.90% | |
| Luxury Items | - | - | - | 0.36% | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 0.73% | - | |
| Home Construction | - | - | - | 0.52% | |
| Household Appliance | - | - | - | 0.21% | |
| Retail | - | 3.63% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 3.63% | - | |
| Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | 1.44% | |
| Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | 1.30% | |
| Home Improvement Retailers | - | - | - | 0.53% | |
| Apparel Retailers | - | - | - | 0.36% | |
| Media | - | 2.91% | - | - | |
| Media | - | - | 2.91% | - | |
| Entertainment | - | - | - | 1.31% | |
| Media Agencies | - | - | - | 0.99% | |
| Radio & TV Broadcasters | - | - | - | 0.60% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 1.58% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 1.58% | - | |
| Airlines | - | - | - | 0.88% | |
| Casinos & Gambling | - | - | - | 0.35% | |
| Restaurants & Bars | - | - | - | 0.19% | |
| Travel & Tourism | - | - | - | 0.15% | |
| Recreational Services | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | 0.81% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 0.81% | - | |
| Automobiles | - | - | - | 0.79% | |
| Auto Parts | - | - | - | 0.02% | |
| Industrials | 13.37% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 10.21% | - | - | |
| Industrial Support Services | - | - | 3.52% | - | |
| Transaction Processing Services | - | - | - | 2.05% | |
| Business Training & Employment Agencies | - | - | - | 0.64% | |
| Professional Business Support Services | - | - | - | 0.54% | |
| Industrial Suppliers | - | - | - | 0.27% | |
| Forms & Bulk Printing Services | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 2.48% | - | |
| Machinery: Construction & Handling | - | - | - | 1.32% | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 0.85% | |
| Machinery: Tools | - | - | - | 0.32% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 1.59% | - | |
| Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | 0.87% | |
| Electrical Components | - | - | - | 0.52% | |
| Electronic Equipment: Control & Filter | - | - | - | 0.20% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 1.03% | - | |
| Transportation Services | - | - | - | 0.62% | |
| Commercial Vehicle-Equipment Leasing | - | - | - | 0.41% | |
| Aerospace & Defence | - | - | 0.83% | - | |
| Defense | - | - | - | 0.83% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 0.75% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 0.46% | |
| Paints & Coatings | - | - | - | 0.28% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 3.16% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 3.16% | - | |
| Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 2.04% | |
| Engineering & Contracting Services | - | - | - | 0.58% | |
| Building: Climate Control | - | - | - | 0.53% | |
| Construction | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Financials | 11.79% | - | - | - | |
| Financial Services | - | 5.06% | - | - | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 4.73% | - | |
| Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 1.90% | |
| Diversified Financial Services | - | - | - | 1.45% | |
| Investment Services | - | - | - | 1.38% | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 0.33% | - | |
| Consumer Lending | - | - | - | 0.32% | |
| Mortgage Finance | - | - | - | 0.01% | |
| Insurance | - | 3.89% | - | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | 2.73% | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | - | 2.73% | |
| Non-life Insurance | - | - | 1.16% | - | |
| Property & Casualty Insurance | - | - | - | 0.75% | |
| Full Line Insurance | - | - | - | 0.41% | |
| Banks | - | 2.84% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 2.84% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 2.84% | |
| Health Care | 8.24% | - | - | - | |
| Health Care | - | 8.24% | - | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology | - | - | 5.45% | - | |
| Pharmaceuticals | - | - | - | 3.31% | |
| Biotechnology | - | - | - | 2.13% | |
| Medical Equipment & Services | - | - | 2.35% | - | |
| Medical Equipment | - | - | - | 1.37% | |
| Medical Supplies | - | - | - | 0.98% | |
| Medical Services | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
| Health Care Providers | - | - | 0.45% | - | |
| Health Care Facilities | - | - | - | 0.23% | |
| Health Care Services | - | - | - | 0.22% | |
| Consumer Staples | 4.65% | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 2.70% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 2.70% | - | |
| Food Retailers & Wholesalers | - | - | - | 1.37% | |
| Personal Products | - | - | - | 0.87% | |
| Drug Retailers | - | - | - | 0.46% | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 1.95% | - | - | |
| Beverages | - | - | 1.77% | - | |
| Brewers | - | - | - | 0.74% | |
| Distillers & Vintners | - | - | - | 0.71% | |
| Soft Drinks | - | - | - | 0.32% | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 0.18% | - | |
| Food Products | - | - | - | 0.18% | |
| Basic Materials | 1.98% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 1.24% | - | - | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 1.24% | - | |
| General Mining | - | - | - | 0.80% | |
| Copper | - | - | - | 0.43% | |
| Nonferrous Metals | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
| Chemicals | - | 0.74% | - | - | |
| Chemicals | - | - | 0.74% | - | |
| Specialty Chemicals | - | - | - | 0.45% | |
| Chemicals: Diversified | - | - | - | 0.29% | |
| Fertilizers | - | - | - | 0.00% | |
| Real Estate | 1.72% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 1.72% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 1.12% | - | |
| Real Estate Services | - | - | - | 1.12% | |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | - | - | 0.60% | - | |
| Diversified REITs | - | - | - | 0.31% | |
| Office REITs | - | - | - | 0.17% | |
| Storage REITs | - | - | - | 0.11% | |
| Telecommunications | 1.27% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 1.27% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | 0.64% | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | - | 0.64% | |
| Telecommunications Service Providers | - | - | 0.64% | - | |
| Telecommunications Services | - | - | - | 0.64% | |
| Energy | 0.39% | - | - | - | |
| Energy | - | 0.39% | - | - | |
| Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | 0.39% | - | |
| Oil Refining and Marketing | - | - | - | 0.33% | |
| Oil: Crude Producers | - | - | - | 0.06% | |
| Non-Classified | 0.26% | - | - | - | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.00% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | -0.11% | - | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | -0.11% | - | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | -0.11% | - | |
| Alternative Trading Strategies | - | - | - | -0.11% | |
Regional Allocation
| UK | 27.52% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 24.18% | |
| North America | 23.04% | |
| Japan | 8.78% | |
| Emerging Asia | 6.43% | |
| South & Central America | 4.04% | |
| Developed Asia | 2.06% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 1.67% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 1.11% | |
| Other Regions | 1.18% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 76.50% | |
| Pound Sterling | 8.56% | |
| US Dollar | 5.24% | |
| Euro | 4.90% | |
| Colombian Peso | 1.23% | |
| Nuevo Sol | 0.60% | |
| Other Currencies | 2.96% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 27.52% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 27.43% | |
Jersey
|
- | 0.09% | |
| Developed Europe - Excl UK | 24.18% | - | |
Netherlands
|
- | 4.30% | |
Sweden
|
- | 2.92% | |
Germany
|
- | 2.35% | |
Italy
|
- | 2.30% | |
France
|
- | 2.24% | |
Ireland
|
- | 2.17% | |
Switzerland
|
- | 2.06% | |
Denmark
|
- | 1.82% | |
Luxembourg
|
- | 1.62% | |
Spain
|
- | 1.22% | |
Norway
|
- | 1.18% | |
| North America | 23.04% | - | |
United States
|
- | 21.53% | |
Canada
|
- | 1.51% | |
| Japan | 8.78% | - | |
Japan
|
- | 8.78% | |
| Emerging Asia | 6.43% | - | |
China
|
- | 2.51% | |
India
|
- | 1.31% | |
Taiwan
|
- | 1.27% | |
South Korea
|
- | 0.64% | |
Indonesia
|
- | 0.58% | |
Tajikistan
|
- | 0.13% | |
| South & Central America | 4.04% | - | |
Colombia
|
- | 1.23% | |
Brazil
|
- | 0.72% | |
Mexico
|
- | 0.63% | |
Peru
|
- | 0.60% | |
Dominican Republic
|
- | 0.29% | |
Chile
|
- | 0.28% | |
Argentina
|
- | 0.19% | |
Ecuador
|
- | 0.10% | |
| Developed Asia | 2.06% | - | |
Hong Kong
|
- | 1.09% | |
Singapore
|
- | 0.96% | |
| Australia & New Zealand | 1.67% | - | |
Australia
|
- | 1.33% | |
New Zealand
|
- | 0.35% | |
| Middle East & Africa | 1.11% | - | |
South Africa
|
- | 0.42% | |
Cote D'Ivoire
|
- | 0.31% | |
Nigeria
|
- | 0.22% | |
Israel
|
- | 0.16% | |
| Emerging Europe | 0.59% | - | |
Poland
|
- | 0.42% | |
Ukraine
|
- | 0.17% | |
Russian Federation
|
- | 0.00% | |
| Property | 0.31% | - | |
| Non-Classified | 0.27% | - | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
30.02% |
| Large |
|
19.12% |
| Medium |
|
17.02% |
| Small |
|
2.45% |
| Micro |
|
0.12% |
| Non-Classified |
|
7.76% |
| Bonds |
|
23.50% |
Fixed Interest Maturity Profile
| < 5Yr Maturity |
|
11.11% |
| 5Yr - 10Yr Maturity |
|
6.04% |
| 10Yr - 15Yr Maturity |
|
3.39% |
| > 15Yr Maturity |
|
2.97% |
| Unknown Maturity |
|
0.24% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
76.26% |
Fixed Interest Quality Profile
| AAA |
|
2.35% |
| AA |
|
3.07% |
| A |
|
1.29% |
| BBB |
|
3.70% |
| Sub-Investment Grade |
|
2.36% |
| Unknown Quality |
|
10.73% |
| Other Asset Types |
|
76.50% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UK T Bill 11/08/2025 | 1.91% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 2 | UK T Bill 06/10/2025 | 1.89% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 3 | CLOUDFLARE | 1.41% | Software & Computer Services | United States |
| 4 | ⅛% Treasury Gilt 2026 | 1.37% | Bonds | United Kingdom |
| 5 | META PLATFORMS | 1.31% | Software & Computer Services | United States |
| 6 | AMAZON.COM | 1.30% | Retailers | United States |
| 7 | NETFLIX | 1.29% | Media | United States |
| 8 | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 1.27% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Taiwan |
| 9 | DOORDASH | 1.12% | Software & Computer Services | United States |
| 10 | Germany 0.5% 15/08/2027 | 1.08% | Bonds | Germany |
Important Information
The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use.
This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Identification Codes
| Sedol Code | 0601016 |
| Mex Code | BGMBA |
| Isin Code | GB0006010168 |
| Citi Code | BG79 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.42% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | The fund aims to achieve capital growth over rolling five-year periods. |
| Benchmark | Investment Association Mixed Investment 40 – 85% Shares sector average |
| Benchmark Category | - |
| IA Sector | Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares |
Fund Background
| Valuation frequency | Daily |
| Valuation point | 10:00 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Fund currency | Pound Sterling |
| Fund domicile | United Kingdom |
| ISA allowable | Yes |
| SIPP allowable | Yes |
Distribution Details
| Income frequency | Biannually |
| Distribution Type | Dividend |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 31 January | 31 March |
| 31 July | 30 September |
Ratings
| FE Crown |  |
Effect of Deductions
| Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% | Assuming a growth rate of 7.00% |
|---|---|
| 5.30% | - |
Fund Administration
| Fund Trustee/Depository | NatWest Trustee and Depositary Services Limited |
| Fund Administrator | Internal |
| Fund Registrar | Internal |
| Fund Custodian | Bank of New York Mellon Trust & Depositary Co. Ltd |
Group Details
| Group name | Baillie Gifford & Co |
| Group address | Calton Square 1 Greenside Row Edinburgh EH1 3AN |
| Group telephone | 0800 917 4752 |
| Dealing telephone | 0800 917 4750 |
| trustenquiries@bailliegifford.com | |
| Homepage | www.bailliegifford.com/intermediaries |
| Fax number | 0131 275 3955 |
Dealing
| Minimum Investment | £1000 |
| Minimum Top Up | £0 |
| Minimum Regular Saving | £50 |
| Settlement Period: Buy | 3 days |
| Settlement Period: Sell | 3 days |
| Pricing Basis | Forward |
| Dealing Decimals | - |
Important Information
Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.
This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Important Information
Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in.
This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
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