BGLTX vs. BTLSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund (BGLTX) and Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund (BTLSX).
BGLTX is managed by Baillie Gifford Funds. It was launched on Jun 9, 2014. BTLSX is managed by Baillie Gifford Funds. It was launched on Dec 13, 2017.
Performance
BGLTX vs. BTLSX - Performance Comparison
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BGLTX vs. BTLSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BGLTX Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund | -19.19% | 16.38% | 25.03% | 36.61% | -46.09% | 2.47% | 102.05% | 33.53% | -1.37% | -1.48% |
BTLSX Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund | -14.09% | 16.56% | 18.34% | 14.75% | -39.64% | 0.71% | -3.72% | 45.32% | -13.23% | -0.69% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BGLTX achieves a -19.19% return, which is significantly lower than BTLSX's -14.09% return.
BGLTX
- 1D
- -0.92%
- 1M
- -9.92%
- YTD
- -19.19%
- 6M
- -24.34%
- 1Y
- -0.32%
- 3Y*
- 10.54%
- 5Y*
- -1.96%
- 10Y*
- 13.92%
BTLSX
- 1D
- -0.26%
- 1M
- -10.85%
- YTD
- -14.09%
- 6M
- -19.92%
- 1Y
- -2.20%
- 3Y*
- 5.38%
- 5Y*
- -3.29%
- 10Y*
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BGLTX vs. BTLSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BGLTX has a 0.73% expense ratio, which is lower than BTLSX's 0.81% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BGLTX vs. BTLSX — Risk / Return Rank
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BGLTX vs. BTLSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund (BGLTX) and Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund (BTLSX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| BGLTX | BTLSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.07 | -0.18 | +0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.08 | -0.09 | +0.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.01 | 0.99 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.16 | -0.28 | +0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.49 | -0.81 | +0.33 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| BGLTX | BTLSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.07 | -0.18 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.03 | -0.11 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.27 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.26 | -0.00 | +0.27 |
Correlation
The correlation between BGLTX and BTLSX is 0.87, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
BGLTX vs. BTLSX - Dividend Comparison
Neither BGLTX nor BTLSX has paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BGLTX Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.84% | 5.15% | 8.39% | 0.15% | 10.07% |
BTLSX Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.18% | 25.27% | 0.00% | 0.17% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
BGLTX vs. BTLSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BGLTX drawdown since its inception was -70.17%, smaller than the maximum BTLSX drawdown of -74.77%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BGLTX and BTLSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BGLTX | BTLSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -70.17% | -74.77% | +4.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -25.64% | -21.66% | -3.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -70.17% | -55.86% | -14.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -70.17% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.64% | -59.34% | +33.70% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.00% | -39.83% | +23.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.60% | 7.36% | +1.24% |
Volatility
BGLTX vs. BTLSX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund (BGLTX) is 7.54%, while Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund (BTLSX) has a volatility of 8.35%. This indicates that BGLTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BTLSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BGLTX | BTLSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.54% | 8.35% | -0.81% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 16.31% | 15.72% | +0.59% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 25.19% | 23.93% | +1.26% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 67.82% | 29.20% | +38.62% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 51.00% | 33.47% | +17.53% |