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Global Alpha Paris Aligned
We aim to own companies with the potential to deliver superior earnings growth in line with the Paris Agreement. The portfolio is global, and our research draws on the insights of the entire investment floor.
Investing with a purpose
An ambitious approach to investing in exceptional growth companies from across the spectrum of opportunity, consistent with addressing the climate crisis. The portfolio is truly global, and our research draws on the insights of the investment floor.
Global Alpha: our philosophy
Investment manager Helen Xiong introduces Global Alpha, reflecting on the exciting opportunities ahead.
High growth, low emissions
We aim to identify companies which can grow their earnings at a superior rate to the market over a sustained period, with prices which don’t reflect their potential. As share prices are ultimately driven by earnings growth, this approach underpins our objective to deliver returns of 2 to 3 per cent per annum ahead of the benchmark over rolling five-year periods before the deduction of fees. The strategy also commits to maintaining a Weighted Average Greenhouse Gas Intensity lower than the MSCI ACWI EU Paris Aligned Requirements Index, attempting to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees.
Decarbonising with diversity
Our philosophy is to invest long-term in well-managed businesses with sustainable competitive advantages. We embrace diversity, splitting the portfolio across three growth profiles – compounders, disruptors and capital allocators – which seek to exploit different inefficiencies. Each holding is analysed to ensure consistency with the transition to a low-carbon economy. The resulting portfolio of about 90 holdings represents the most attractive opportunities aligned with ambitious decarbonisation goals.
For me, open-mindedness, imagination and the ability to embrace change are essential for long-term growth investors.
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Philosophy and process
Explore our investment philosophy and the processes around how the team constructs the portfolio.
Stewardship report
Find out about our conversations with portfolio companies, shareholder vote activity and consideration of environmental, social and governance matters.
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Strategy portfolio holdings
A list of the top 10 holdings that the representative portfolio invests in.
All figures up to: 31 March 2025
| # | Holding | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meta Platforms | 4.5% |
| 2 | Amazon.com | 4.5% |
| 3 | Microsoft | 4.4% |
| 4 | NVIDIA | 3.9% |
| 5 | Prosus | 3.8% |
| 6 | Elevance Health Inc. | 3.0% |
| 7 | DoorDash | 3.0% |
| 8 | TSMC | 2.7% |
| 9 | Mastercard | 2.6% |
| 10 | Service Corporation International | 2.5% |
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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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Global Alpha Q1 update
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Global Alpha Q1 investor letter
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Nexans: Stock Story
Lucy Haddow examines the sub-sea cable manufacturer crucial for the offshore wind and energy transition.
Atlas Copco: Stock Story
Ben Drury explores how a culture of innovation and decentralisation drives success in industrial technology.
Moutai: Stock Story
Ben Buckler investigates the Chinese brand dominating the global luxury drinks market.
DoorDash: delivering the goods
How DoorDash’s ambitions extend far beyond restaurant deliveries.
Global Alpha Insights: investing in resilience beyond political cycles
Why the Global Alpha Team believes elections don't impact stock market returns.
Global Alpha Q4 update
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Global Alpha Q4 investor letter
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Global Alpha insights: Rakuten and the 'Dog Shogun'
Richie Vernon, investment specialist, explains why the Global Alpha Team has a different perspective on Rakuten's future market growth.
Global Alpha Q3 investor letter
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments
Why growth investors can’t ignore China
China’s electric car, battery and other advanced manufacturers are on the rise.
Global Alpha Q3 update
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Global Alpha insights: unlocking the magic of Disney
Why the Global Alpha Team believes there is a magical journey ahead for Disney.
Future Stocks: Our best ideas in the US
Ben James explains why DoorDash, The Trade Desk and CoStar stand out as growth stocks.
Eric Beinhocker: evolutionary economist
How successful companies harness the power of adaptation.
Kweichow Moutai: spirit of China
The fiery spirit that’s a profitable symbol of Chinese culture and luxury.
Beyond NVIDIA: investing in semiconductors
Why some of the leading computer chip makers and companies enabling them have room to grow.
China: the new shoots of growth
Why advanced manufacturing and social context are key to investing in tomorrow’s Chinese giants.
Global Alpha Q2 update
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
The US building bonanza
America’s infrastructure upgrade plan vastly exceeds its spending on rebuilding post-war Europe.
Global Alpha Research Agenda
From AI to infrastructure – Global Alpha homes in on the growth areas and companies best placed to exploit opportunities.
Global Alpha: back to growth
The managers tell a London Investment Forum about new sources of opportunity and optimism.
Why growth, why now?
Tough times play to the partnership’s strengths: analysing what enables us to adapt and thrive amid rapid change.
How Microsoft got its mojo back
By shifting the focus from Windows and embracing AI, the firm has revitalised its fortunes.
Global Alpha: manager update
The managers discuss the market environment, portfolio positioning and current opportunities.
Global Alpha: our philosophy
Investment manager Helen Xiong introduces Global Alpha, reflecting on the exciting opportunities ahead.
Global Alpha Q1 update
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Global Alpha Q1 investor letter
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Nexans: Stock Story
Lucy Haddow examines the sub-sea cable manufacturer crucial for the offshore wind and energy transition.Atlas Copco: Stock Story
Ben Drury explores how a culture of innovation and decentralisation drives success in industrial technology.Moutai: Stock Story
Ben Buckler investigates the Chinese brand dominating the global luxury drinks market.DoorDash: delivering the goods
How DoorDash’s ambitions extend far beyond restaurant deliveries.Global Alpha Insights: investing in resilience beyond political cycles
Why the Global Alpha Team believes elections don't impact stock market returns.Global Alpha Q4 update
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Global Alpha Q4 investor letter
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Global Alpha insights: Rakuten and the 'Dog Shogun'
Richie Vernon, investment specialist, explains why the Global Alpha Team has a different perspective on Rakuten's future market growth.Global Alpha Q3 investor letter
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developmentsWhy growth investors can’t ignore China
China’s electric car, battery and other advanced manufacturers are on the rise.Global Alpha Q3 update
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Global Alpha insights: unlocking the magic of Disney
Why the Global Alpha Team believes there is a magical journey ahead for Disney.Future Stocks: Our best ideas in the US
Ben James explains why DoorDash, The Trade Desk and CoStar stand out as growth stocks.Eric Beinhocker: evolutionary economist
How successful companies harness the power of adaptation.Kweichow Moutai: spirit of China
The fiery spirit that’s a profitable symbol of Chinese culture and luxury.Beyond NVIDIA: investing in semiconductors
Why some of the leading computer chip makers and companies enabling them have room to grow.China: the new shoots of growth
Why advanced manufacturing and social context are key to investing in tomorrow’s Chinese giants.Global Alpha Q2 update
The Global Alpha Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.The US building bonanza
America’s infrastructure upgrade plan vastly exceeds its spending on rebuilding post-war Europe.Global Alpha Research Agenda
From AI to infrastructure – Global Alpha homes in on the growth areas and companies best placed to exploit opportunities.Global Alpha: back to growth
The managers tell a London Investment Forum about new sources of opportunity and optimism.Why growth, why now?
Tough times play to the partnership’s strengths: analysing what enables us to adapt and thrive amid rapid change.How Microsoft got its mojo back
By shifting the focus from Windows and embracing AI, the firm has revitalised its fortunes.Global Alpha: manager update
The managers discuss the market environment, portfolio positioning and current opportunities.
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