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Imagine the future

To find you great growth opportunities, we seek the innovations and individuals that will drive change. Then we take a long-term approach, investing with conviction on your behalf. 

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About us

We are research-driven, patient and prepared to stand apart from the crowd. And because we’re an independent partnership without outside shareholders, you are our priority. 

Our history

Continuity and heritage

Since its inception, Baillie Gifford has dedicated itself to discovering global growth opportunities. Today, we leverage the stability and expertise honed over many decades to serve you.

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Our culture

Curious, patient, brave

We are inquisitive, act with a long-term mindset and are prepared to stand
apart from the noisy crowd. These characteristics guide all the decisions
we take on your behalf.

Hear from our investment managers
Responsible investment

Invest, responsibly

Growth comes when companies innovate to meet society’s needs. That can involve the electrification of transport or using AI to develop better medicines. We support management’s focus on long-term goals.

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The companies driving your portfolio

Stock stories

As bottom-up stock pickers, companies mean everything to us. Engage with the investment cases for some of Baillie Gifford's top holdings.

Disruption Week

New horizons of growth

Discover powerful forces driving the growth of some of the world’s most exciting companies, from the urgent need to repair crumbling infrastructure to the falling cost of rocket launches. 

Explore the disruptors
Actual income

Reliable, resilient income

We target long-term returns, not short-term yields. Find out how our managers look to the future when investing in corporate and government bonds.

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Investment beliefs

Clear and concise

Explore our investment philosophy and how we seek out the best assets on your behalf. Our decision-makers get straight to the point in these brief video explainers.

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Insights

Our investment managers and specialists tell you about groundbreaking companies and other forces influencing their pursuit of growth.

Growth investing: hunting the outliers

It’s not about growth or value. It’s about the few companies that drive stock market returns.
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Actual investors

Long-term vision

It takes time to achieve transformational change. So we invest in companies for years, even decades. And we support their leaders in making decisions that can deliver strong, sustainable returns to you.

Fraud protection starts with you

Fraud by unknown external parties is a prevalent issue in the fund management industry due to the financial nature of the services provided. At Baillie Gifford, we are committed to combating these activities and urge you to stay vigilant against suspicious online or unsolicited communications.

For more information on known fraudulent occurrences and tips on how to protect yourself, please visit our Fraudulent Activity Help Page.