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Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc (BGCG.L)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISINGB0003656021
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryCollective Investments

Highlights

Market Cap£106.57M
EPS (TTM)-£1.34
Total Revenue (TTM)-£65.85M
Gross Profit (TTM)-£66.31M
EBITDA (TTM)-£137.50K
Year Range£173.28 - £227.75

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
-6.86%
5.92%
BGCG.L (Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc had a return of -9.67% year-to-date (YTD) and -16.78% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc had an annualized return of -2.12%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.88%, indicating that Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc did not perform as well as the benchmark.


PeriodReturnBenchmark
Year-To-Date-9.67%18.10%
1 month-4.81%1.42%
6 months-6.86%9.39%
1 year-16.78%26.58%
5 years (annualized)-11.16%13.42%
10 years (annualized)-2.12%10.88%

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of BGCG.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2024-9.05%4.70%1.85%5.70%2.94%-4.78%-5.81%-1.88%-9.67%
202313.24%-12.34%-2.59%-8.75%-11.04%2.43%11.98%-11.11%-0.93%-4.67%0.49%-2.93%-26.27%
2022-8.56%-4.86%-5.19%-5.39%-1.55%17.29%-5.31%-8.49%-11.91%-17.10%22.90%6.15%-25.62%
20213.79%-2.19%-13.81%6.55%-1.68%5.36%-14.85%-2.79%-10.29%5.47%-1.15%-4.50%-28.59%
2020-3.48%-4.50%-3.14%3.57%5.64%2.09%1.74%6.00%11.05%9.59%12.96%3.53%53.07%
20193.41%4.62%2.52%1.23%-3.63%4.73%2.41%-3.53%3.96%-0.73%-0.44%2.37%17.77%
20182.53%-4.07%-3.64%2.83%0.93%-0.61%-0.30%-1.22%-2.48%-6.98%3.92%-3.78%-12.65%
20171.06%2.45%3.33%2.31%0.49%1.53%1.27%0.90%-2.71%3.63%2.61%0.45%18.57%
20160.93%-2.16%2.43%1.51%0.01%7.98%7.59%2.56%2.59%3.05%-4.90%0.53%23.67%
20154.72%-0.56%8.19%2.10%-1.62%-5.17%-2.00%-10.61%-1.14%3.24%0.84%1.55%-1.75%
2014-4.37%0.06%-0.64%0.59%3.99%-0.79%4.88%0.43%-1.72%0.89%4.24%-2.82%4.39%
20139.91%6.31%1.23%2.83%-0.51%-6.99%5.47%-9.66%4.62%1.27%-1.66%-2.62%8.82%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of BGCG.L is 15, indicating that it is in the bottom 15% of stocks on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of BGCG.L is 1515
BGCG.L (Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc)
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of BGCG.L is 99Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of BGCG.L is 1010Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of BGCG.L is 1414Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of BGCG.L is 3333Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of BGCG.L is 99Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc (BGCG.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


BGCG.L
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for BGCG.L, currently valued at -0.82, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.00-0.82
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for BGCG.L, currently valued at -1.12, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00-1.12
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for BGCG.L, currently valued at 0.88, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.000.88
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for BGCG.L, currently valued at -0.23, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.00-0.23
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for BGCG.L, currently valued at -1.43, compared to the broader market-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.00-1.43
^GSPC
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.96, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.001.96
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 2.65, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.002.65
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.35, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.35
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.77, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.001.77
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 10.43, compared to the broader market-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.0010.43

Sharpe Ratio

The current Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc Sharpe ratio is -0.82. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-1.000.001.002.00AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
-0.82
1.41
BGCG.L (Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc granted a 1.12% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to £0.02 per share.


PeriodTTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
Dividend£0.02£0.02£0.05£0.07£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.04

Dividend yield

1.12%0.85%1.69%1.93%0.01%0.02%0.02%0.01%0.02%0.02%0.02%1.95%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2024£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.02£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.02
2023£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.02£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.02
2022£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.05£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.05
2021£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.05£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.03£0.00£0.00£0.07
2020£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00
2019£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00
2018£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00
2017£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00
2016£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00
2015£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00
2014£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00
2013£0.02£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.00£0.02£0.00£0.00£0.04

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%0.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
-70.82%
-2.76%
BGCG.L (Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc was 71.43%, occurring on Jan 22, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc drawdown is 70.82%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-71.43%Feb 12, 2021740Jan 22, 2024
-68.47%Apr 13, 1987122Nov 10, 19871234May 13, 19931356
-64.35%Dec 29, 1999839Apr 25, 20031726Mar 18, 20102565
-59.55%May 1, 1996615Oct 5, 1998308Dec 22, 1999923
-25.63%Feb 3, 1994245Jan 23, 1995234Dec 22, 1995479

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc volatility is 4.20%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
4.20%
5.08%
BGCG.L (Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

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Historical P/E Ratio Chart

The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust plc.


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