- ISIN
- US0568232971
- Issuer
- Baillie Gifford Funds
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities, Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
BSGLX Performance Chart
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund Class I (BSGLX) is down 11.4% since the beginning of the year. BSGLX is currently trading at $34 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BSGLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $949.
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Returns By Period
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund Class I (BSGLX) has returned -11.43% so far this year and -6.31% over the past 12 months.
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund Class I
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -1.53%
- YTD
- -11.43%
- 6M
- -12.41%
- 1Y
- -6.31%
- 3Y*
- 12.21%
- 5Y*
- -1.05%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
BSGLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 2017, BSGLX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +15.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -19.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, BSGLX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 11, 2022 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -5.23% | -5.36% | -5.95% | 6.30% | -1.22% | 0.00% | -11.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 8.14% | -3.02% | -10.08% | 3.05% | 11.62% | 5.27% | 0.98% | 2.21% | 5.37% | 1.39% | -6.73% | -1.01% | 16.26% |
| 2024 | -1.02% | 8.52% | 1.94% | -4.18% | 5.12% | 2.67% | -3.37% | 2.32% | 6.01% | -0.06% | 8.39% | -2.82% | 24.92% |
| 2023 | 15.94% | -4.98% | 7.92% | -4.73% | 6.20% | 6.44% | 5.80% | -5.83% | -7.97% | -5.76% | 15.62% | 6.66% | 36.43% |
| 2022 | -14.86% | -7.58% | -1.05% | -19.15% | -5.44% | -6.16% | 10.01% | -2.83% | -11.47% | 1.52% | 9.18% | -8.03% | -46.11% |
| 2021 | 6.28% | -1.96% | -5.98% | 6.28% | -1.38% | 8.37% | -1.50% | 1.88% | -5.46% | 9.70% | -3.55% | -8.35% | 2.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund Class I has an annualized alpha of 0.03%, beta of 1.15, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 2017.
- This fund captured 115.76% of S&P 500 Index gains and 115.74% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- 0.03%
- Beta
- 1.15
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 115.76%
- Downside Capture
- 115.74%
Expense Ratio
BSGLX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BSGLX ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund Class I (BSGLX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BSGLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.30 | 2.24 | -2.54 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.27 | 3.07 | -3.35 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.97 | 1.41 | -0.44 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.24 | 2.93 | -3.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.54 | 13.52 | -14.06 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund Class I provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $1.93 | $3.23 | $0.03 | $1.56 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.85% | 5.17% | 8.40% | 0.15% | 10.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund Class I. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $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 |
| 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 | $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 | $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 | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.93 | $1.93 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund Class I. 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 Long Term Global Growth Fund Class I was 56.23%, occurring on Nov 9, 2022. Recovery took 717 trading sessions.
The current Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund Class I drawdown is 18.50%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -56.23%Nov 2022 | 1y 8mo | 2y 10mo | 4y 7moFeb 2021 - Sep 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -28.67%Mar 2020 | 27d | 1mo 21d | 2mo 18dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -25.76%Dec 2018 | 6mo 12d | 11mo 8d | 1y 5moJun 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2026 bear market2026 | -25.69%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | — | 7mo 7dOct 2025 - now |
2018 correction2018 | -11.19%Apr 2018 | 20d | 2mo | 2mo 20dMar 2018 - Jun 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BSGLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.23% | -56.78% | +0.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -25.69% | -9.10% | -16.59% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.30% | -18.90% | -8.40% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -56.21% | -25.43% | -30.78% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -18.50% | -0.74% | -17.76% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -17.83% | -10.72% | -7.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 11.21% | 1.97% | +9.24% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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