Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (BGFD.L)
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust plc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd. It is co-managed by Baillie Gifford & Co. The fund invests in the public equity markets of Japan. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth stocks of small and mid cap companies. It employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the TOPIX Total Return Index. The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust plc was formed in 1981 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Company Info
| ISIN | GB0000485838 |
|---|---|
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Collective Investments |
Highlights
| Market Cap | £609.94M |
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| EPS (TTM) | £0.71 |
| PE Ratio | 10.08 |
| Total Revenue (TTM) | £67.37M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | £63.07M |
| EBITDA (TTM) | £15.60M |
| Year Range | £638.54 - £766.00 |
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Baillie Gifford Japan Trust, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust had a return of 1.13% year-to-date (YTD) and 4.42% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust had an annualized return of 7.23%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.41%, indicating that Baillie Gifford Japan Trust did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.13% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | -4.02% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | -2.45% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 4.42% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -1.56% | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.23% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BGFD.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.42% | 4.36% | 0.81% | -3.07% | -0.00% | 0.14% | 4.13% | -0.00% | -1.85% | -5.26% | 1.13% | ||
| 2023 | 3.29% | -3.18% | -1.58% | -0.67% | -2.42% | 7.02% | 1.16% | -6.49% | -5.44% | -6.76% | 5.26% | 5.36% | -5.57% |
| 2022 | -13.94% | -1.89% | 0.36% | -7.80% | -4.17% | -4.76% | 9.84% | 0.52% | -6.85% | 6.10% | 2.73% | -2.06% | -21.70% |
| 2021 | -9.87% | 6.53% | 0.57% | 0.75% | -2.98% | -1.54% | -2.14% | 1.79% | 0.00% | -1.96% | -3.12% | 1.87% | -10.43% |
| 2020 | -3.90% | -14.34% | -7.11% | 8.45% | 12.50% | 2.35% | 1.15% | 3.16% | 8.08% | 3.74% | 10.77% | 9.31% | 35.26% |
| 2019 | 6.51% | 2.64% | 2.44% | 5.15% | -3.89% | 4.71% | 3.75% | -4.81% | 5.18% | -5.05% | 5.90% | -1.56% | 21.83% |
| 2018 | 3.64% | -1.52% | -2.73% | -0.73% | 3.81% | 0.36% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.70% | -9.52% | 2.65% | -15.39% | -18.00% |
| 2017 | 5.00% | 4.76% | 3.81% | -2.42% | 5.29% | 2.21% | 2.16% | 3.72% | 1.90% | 8.83% | 5.83% | -1.20% | 47.32% |
| 2016 | -6.13% | -1.13% | 4.78% | -1.96% | 1.00% | 5.60% | 4.99% | 2.48% | 4.54% | 8.96% | -3.48% | -1.58% | 18.39% |
| 2015 | 2.95% | 9.54% | 4.71% | 2.02% | 1.82% | -2.06% | 1.71% | -3.42% | -7.36% | 11.23% | 2.35% | 0.85% | 25.51% |
| 2014 | -3.34% | -5.39% | -4.24% | -1.15% | 3.47% | 6.72% | 1.26% | -2.69% | 3.48% | -2.88% | 6.36% | 0.10% | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 12.30% | 13.91% | 12.80% | 13.17% | -12.74% | 7.89% | 4.04% | -4.97% | 11.99% | 3.51% | -0.20% | 1.70% | 78.84% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BGFD.L is 45, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other stocks in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (BGFD.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust provided a 1.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.10 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.10 | £0.10 | £0.09 | £0.06 | £0.05 | £0.04 | £0.01 |
Dividend yield | 1.40% | 1.41% | 1.18% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.43% | 0.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.10 | £0.00 | £0.10 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.09 | £0.00 | £0.09 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.06 | £0.00 | £0.06 |
| 2020 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.05 |
| 2019 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
| 2018 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.01 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. 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 Japan Trust was 71.43%, occurring on Mar 11, 2003. Recovery took 701 trading sessions.
The current Baillie Gifford Japan Trust drawdown is 34.68%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -71.43% | Feb 21, 2000 | 763 | Mar 11, 2003 | 701 | Dec 19, 2005 | 1464 |
| -64.71% | Jan 5, 2006 | 803 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1015 | Mar 20, 2013 | 1818 |
| -56.66% | Feb 1, 1994 | 887 | Oct 6, 1998 | 76 | Jul 20, 1999 | 963 |
| -53.66% | Dec 6, 1989 | 657 | Aug 18, 1992 | 246 | Aug 9, 1993 | 903 |
| -42.39% | Feb 17, 2021 | 675 | Oct 23, 2023 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Baillie Gifford Japan Trust volatility is 4.55%, 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.
Financials
Financial Performance
Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Baillie Gifford Japan Trust.
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