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EAFE Plus All Cap

Our philosophy is based on three core beliefs: that superior profit growth leads to outperformance in the long run, that fundamental analysis enables exploitation of market inefficiencies and that share prices reflect fundamentals over the long term. 

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Active growth for 30 years

An international portfolio supported by firmwide research and that follows a consistent investment philosophy and process. We believe that stock markets have a recurring tendency to underappreciate the value of long-term compound growth. 

International All Cap Q3 update

The International All Cap Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.

Different from the market

We look to invest in businesses that exhibit some combination of sustained, above-average growth and strong competitive advantage, such as superior profit margins or returns on invested capital.  

We aim to take advantage of this by investing with a minimum time horizon of five years in mind, a period that we think is long enough for share price moves to reflect the economic value of the underlying assets. 

Our philosophy and approach aim to offer strong tailwinds to growth and attractive returns and is aligned management teams. 

Enduring strategy

Embracing different types of growth results in an eclectic mix of businesses. We aim for a balance of growth, quality and resilience. 

We also take great pride in drawing from firmwide research to bring the best international ideas to the portfolio.  

The strategy’s 33-year track record has outlived personnel changes by following a consistent investment philosophy.

The result of our bottom-up stock picking approach is a portfolio that is tilted towards the lower end of the benchmark’s market cap range. We think this is a fertile hunting ground for focused, well-run growth companies.

We are long-term in our approach and focused on identifying the structural growth drivers that could deliver strong returns for our clients over the coming decades.
Joe Faraday

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Strategy portfolio holdings

A list of the top 10 holdings that the representative portfolio invests in.

All figures up to: 30 September 2024

#Holding% of portfolio
1TSMC4.11
2Atlas Copco3.29
3United Overseas Bank3.24
4ASML3.13
5Auto Trader3.07
6Investor2.99
7MercadoLibre2.67
8Experian2.63
9AIA2.43
10Lonza2.14

Strategy holdings by sector

As at: 30 November 2024

1Industrials25.35%
2Financials16.55%
3Information Technology14.07%
4Consumer Discretionary13.08%
5Consumer Staples10.16%
6Communication Services7.67%
7Health Care6.81%
8Materials3.60%
9Energy1.40%
10Cash1.33%
Total 100%

Strategy holdings by sector

All figures up to: 30 November 2024

Total: 100%

Strategy holdings by region

As at: 30 November 2024

1Europe (ex UK)38.32%
2Developed Asia Pacific25.53%
3UK21.49%
4Emerging Markets13.34%
5Cash1.33%
Total 100%

Strategy holdings by region

All figures up to: 30 November 2024

Total: 100%

Please note

The information contained on this page is intended as a guide only and should not be relied upon when making investment decisions. All holdings information is unaudited. Source Baillie Gifford & Co. Please note that totals may not add due to rounding.

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  1. Saving when sending abroad: a Wise move

    With international payments a profitable afterthought for the banks, it’s been left to a newcomer to build the best way of moving money around the world.
    October 2024
    Article4 minutes
  2. Wise: Money Without Borders

    Co-founder and CEO of digital payments platform Wise explains how a customer-centric approach is helping revolutionise global money movement.
    October 2024
    Video37 minutes
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    Future Stocks: Our best ideas in Europe

    Thomas Hodges uncovers three of Europe’s hidden growth champions: Lonza, Topicus and Soitec.
    September 2024
    Video3 minutes
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    Charting rising cross-border money payments and the opportunity for remittance service Wise.
    August 2024
    Article6 minutes
  5. International All Cap Q2 update

    The International All Cap Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
    July 2024
    Video10 minutes
  6. Tilting the odds in your favour

    The Magnificent Seven’s reputation goes before them but that’s not enough to save them.
    April 2024
    Article8 minutes
  7. International All Cap Q1 update

    The International All Cap Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
    April 2024
    Video21 minutes
  8. International All Cap Q4 update

    The International All Cap Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
    January 2024
    Video13 minutes
  9. Ashtead: hiding in plain sight

    This little-known equipment rental company is one of the UK’s most exciting growth stories.
    December 2023
    Article5 minutes
  10. Why growth, why now?

    Tough times play to the partnership’s strengths: analysing what enables us to adapt and thrive amid rapid change.
    December 2023
    Article17 minutes
  11. International All Cap Q3 update

    The International All Cap Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
    October 2023
    Video14 minutes
  12. International All Cap Q2 update

    The International All Cap team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes, and market developments.
    July 2023
    Video12 minutes

International All Cap Q3 update

The International All Cap Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.

  1. Saving when sending abroad: a Wise move

    With international payments a profitable afterthought for the banks, it’s been left to a newcomer to build the best way of moving money around the world.
    October 2024
    Article4 minutes
  2. Wise: Money Without Borders

    Co-founder and CEO of digital payments platform Wise explains how a customer-centric approach is helping revolutionise global money movement.
    October 2024
    Video37 minutes
  3. Investment specialist Thomas Hodges

    Future Stocks: Our best ideas in Europe

    Thomas Hodges uncovers three of Europe’s hidden growth champions: Lonza, Topicus and Soitec.
    September 2024
    Video3 minutes
  4. Wise: Growing global money transfers

    Charting rising cross-border money payments and the opportunity for remittance service Wise.
    August 2024
    Article6 minutes
  5. International All Cap Q2 update

    The International All Cap Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
    July 2024
    Video10 minutes
  6. Tilting the odds in your favour

    The Magnificent Seven’s reputation goes before them but that’s not enough to save them.
    April 2024
    Article8 minutes
  7. International All Cap Q1 update

    The International All Cap Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
    April 2024
    Video21 minutes
  8. International All Cap Q4 update

    The International All Cap Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
    January 2024
    Video13 minutes
  9. Ashtead: hiding in plain sight

    This little-known equipment rental company is one of the UK’s most exciting growth stories.
    December 2023
    Article5 minutes
  10. Why growth, why now?

    Tough times play to the partnership’s strengths: analysing what enables us to adapt and thrive amid rapid change.
    December 2023
    Article17 minutes
  11. International All Cap Q3 update

    The International All Cap Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
    October 2023
    Video14 minutes
  12. International All Cap Q2 update

    The International All Cap team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes, and market developments.
    July 2023
    Video12 minutes

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Baillie Gifford Investment Management (Europe) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (Reference number C182354) as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager and UCITS Manager to Baillie Gifford Worldwide Funds plc. Its registered office is 4/5 School House Lane East, Dublin 2, D02 N279, Ireland.

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