Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund (BGGSX)
The investment seeks capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in common stocks and other equity securities of companies whose principal activities are in the U.S. It invests in equity securities either directly or indirectly, such as through depositary receipts, and may invest in preferred stocks, convertible securities and warrants. The fund typically invests primarily in issuers with a market capitalization of more than $1.5 billion at the time of purchase and may participate in initial public offerings ("IPOs"). It is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US0568232716 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 056823271 |
| Issuer | Baillie Gifford Funds |
| Inception Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
The Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund has a high expense ratio of 0.75%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund, 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 U.S. Equity Growth Fund had a return of -2.02% year-to-date (YTD) and 26.10% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -2.02% | 5.05% |
| 1 month | -9.73% | -4.27% |
| 6 months | 24.12% | 18.82% |
| 1 year | 26.10% | 21.22% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 9.55% | 11.38% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.42% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -2.27% | 8.03% | 2.66% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -7.75% | -8.76% | 19.77% | 8.28% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund(BGGSX)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund (BGGSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund granted a 0.00% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.37 | $3.57 | $1.31 | $0.25 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.90% | 10.34% | 3.29% | 1.35% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.37 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.57 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.31 |
| 2019 | $0.25 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund. 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 U.S. Equity Growth Fund was 66.36%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund drawdown is 46.37%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -66.36% | Feb 16, 2021 | 338 | Jun 16, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -33.69% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 33 | May 5, 2020 | 53 |
| -28.64% | Sep 5, 2018 | 77 | Dec 24, 2018 | 251 | Dec 23, 2019 | 328 |
| -14.7% | Sep 2, 2020 | 4 | Sep 8, 2020 | 23 | Oct 9, 2020 | 27 |
| -12.03% | Oct 14, 2020 | 13 | Oct 30, 2020 | 16 | Nov 23, 2020 | 29 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund volatility is 6.85%, 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.