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Baillie Gifford

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Integrated

Our investment strategies consider a range of factors that may impact the ability of holdings to generate returns. They include environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters.

What is integrated investing?

As long-term active investors, our research incorporates many different sources of information and takes a broad perspective on generating returns. That means all our strategies consider issues that could enhance or detract from the long-term growth of the assets we back. ESG-related considerations might cover the extent of a company’s investment in carbon emission-reducing technologies, how it deals with user privacy and the performance-related incentives it gives its managers.

How does Baillie Gifford integrate ESG?

When thinking about environmental, social and governance matters, we consider ESG factors as an input to investment analysis, and we think about how these factors might impact long-term value creation.

Ultimately, investment materiality – the relevance of the factors to financial performance – is what matters. For us, ESG integration is synonymous with long-term investment.

Integrated strategies

  1. Young Indian woman waiting for a train at subway station in India.

    Asia ex Japan

    A patient strategy in fast-paced markets. Embrace diverse growth opportunities in the hope of capitalising on inefficiencies.
  2. Aerial Photo Shots of Spring Blossom Bridge in Shenzhen, China.

    China

    A diversified portfolio of 40-80 of the best growth companies in China, regardless of listing location, size or weight in an index.
  3. Scientist wearing protective equipment in a laboratory moving a tray of equipment.

    China A Shares

    A concentrated portfolio of 25-40 high-growth companies that are listed in China’s domestic market.
  4. An aerial view of a large lake inside a valley at sunset.

    Diversified Growth

    Investment across a wide range of asset classes with the aim of achieving attractive long-term returns at lower risk than equities.
  5. A half moon sits above a snowy mountain top at sunset.

    Diversified Return

    We look to deliver attractive returns over the long term with reduced volatility, via a portfolio invested across a broad range of asset classes.
  6. Aerial view of a boat sailing along the Yamuna river at sunset surrounded by seagulls along the coast in New Delhi, India.

    Emerging Markets All Cap

    Our longest-standing Global Emerging Markets portfolio, targeting the world’s best Emerging Market companies with a diversified approach.
  7. A cross-sea bridge in the fog at night in liaoning, China.

    Emerging Markets Concentrated Growth

    A highly concentrated Emerging Markets portfolio, our purest form of Emerging Markets stock-picking.
  8. Aerial view of people fishing in traditional outrigger boat in lake with cloud reflections from above in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

    Emerging Markets ex China

    Seeking to provide exposure to the best Emerging Market opportunities outside of China, an increasingly common consideration for investors.
  9. An aerial view of Vietnamese women fishing with traditional nets in shallow water with their wooden boats nearby.

    Emerging Markets Leading Companies

    A more concentrated Global Emerging Markets portfolio of 35-60 stocks. Seeking strong opportunities to own for the long term.
  10. A view of three terraced houses by the canal side in Amsterdam.

    Europe ex UK

    Elevate your portfolio with Europe's outliers - exceptional companies with exciting potential.
  11. Woman paddleboarding on Sylvenstein lake, Germany.

    Global Alpha

    Ambitious growth investing in exceptional companies, prioritising long-term sustainability and competitive advantages for lasting success.
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    Global Core

    With over 20 years of experience, our Global Core strategy offers tailored asset allocation to invest in Baillie Gifford's regional equity ideas.
  13. Astronomical Observatory under the starlit sky filled with the milky way.

    Global Discovery

    We look for early-stage transformative companies poised for long-term growth, scaling up to shape the next decade's success.
  14. Three intrepid cyclists exploring scenic mountain trails on their high-performance bike.

    Global Income Growth

    Balancing current income needs and long-term capital growth, aiming for comprehensive, enduring returns.
  15. Close up of green and blue Greenwinged Macaw feathers

    High Yield Bond

    Trying to discover companies with exceptional strengths for a high-performing, long-term investment portfolio.
  16. A museum display of seashells with handwritten descriptions.

    Investment Grade Bond

    We aim to balance risk and reward, seeking fundamentally-strong companies for attractive returns and long-term market outperformance.
  17. High angle view of people walking at subway station in Kyoto, Japan.

    Japan All Cap

    Discover Japan's untapped potential. Focusing on fundamentals, we try to find mispriced, under-appreciated growth opportunities.
  18. Robotic arm welding in a futuristic assembly automotive manufacturing plant.

    Japan Growth

    Unearthing Japan's hidden opportunities, our strategy targets emerging disruptors, strong franchises, and corporate reform for growth.
  19. Asian female traveller photographing the spectacular nature scenics of Arashiyama Bamboo forest with smartphone while travelling in Kyoto, Japan.

    Japan Income Growth

    We try and find Japan's undervalued assets through a fundamentals-driven approach for investors seeking potential growth opportunities.
  20. Landscape view of Mount Fuji at night with a starlit sky.

    Japan Smaller Companies

    With in-depth insight into Japan's history, we aim to uncover undervalued opportunities for investors.
  21. Landscape of a still rippled ocean at dusk in mild weather with clouds across the sky.

    Long Term Global Growth

    Concentrated portfolios of potentially game-changing companies, reshaping returns and embracing future structural shifts for success.
  22. Photo of a ballet dancer backstage having the last preparations before her performance.

    Managed

    We have 30+ years of experience in uniting exceptional global equity and bond opportunities, balanced with cash for a top-tier idea portfolio.
  23. Man silhouette on background of famous Risin og Kellingin rocks and cliffs of Eysturoy and Streymoy Islands seen from Kalsoy Island. Faroe Islands, Denmark. Landscape photography

    Multi Asset Growth

    We look to deliver attractive returns over the long term with reduced volatility, via a portfolio invested across a broad range of asset classes.
  24. Electronics workers in clean room assembling electronic components.

    Pan Europe

    We seek out Europe's standout companies with the potential to deliver exceptional investment returns.
  25. Close up shot of the lines of a palm leaf.

    Strategic Bond

    A corporate bond strategy focused on the long-term success of companies, hoping to deliver lasting value and growth for client portfolios.
  26. Tower Bridge viewed from an alleyway in London.

    UK Alpha

    A selection of carefully chosen businesses with a five-year-plus investment horizon.
  27. Rodel Saltmarsh on Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe.

    UK Core

    A focused strategy investing in British businesses for 5+ years, aiming for exceptional earnings growth and value.
  28. Winding empty road through arid desert landscape.

    US Alpha

    We focus on growing businesses across diverse opportunities that we hope will drive exceptional returns over time.
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    US Discovery

    Transformative investing: Capturing early opportunities in small-to-mid cap firms with potential for growth and success.
  30. A colourful semi cicle of neon lights with lines of blue dots flaring out from the centre.

    US Equity Growth

    Investing in innovative, high-growth US companies that we believe may be at the forefront of global change.
  31. Astronomical Observatory under the stars.

    Worldwide Discovery

    Finding early opportunities in small-to-mid-cap firms with the aim of discovering lasting growth and success.

All our investment capabilities

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  1. Caving team at the bottom of a deep cave wearing torches, with ropes hanging from the daylight above.

    Core growth

    Large, diverse portfolios of growth-focused holdings built with benchmarks and reduced volatility in mind.
  2. The Valencia City of Arts and Sciences at sunset.

    Equity and multi-asset income

    Seeking both dependable income and long-term capital growth.
  3. Two adventure cyclists on a single track road in the Scottish Highlands.

    Fixed income

    Targeting company and government bonds with a focus on long-term outcomes.
  4. Asian woman working in vegetable greenhouse.

    Flexible growth

    Portfolios containing a mix of firms focused on disruption, steady compounding and timely capital allocation.
  5. A honey hunter hanging off a cliff on a rope ladder.

    High growth

    Concentrated portfolios of fast-growth companies, typically holding between 25 and 50 stocks.
These ESG categories are Baillie Gifford’s own. We do not intend them to align with any jurisdiction’s current or future regulatory regimes. We assign products to these categories at an investment strategy level. You should not assume that any portfolio (including any funds) managed under the relevant strategy will align with the strategy’s ESG categorisation. Investors should refer to a fund’s prospectus or other offering documents to ascertain its approach to ESG investment.