BGUK.L vs. ATS.L

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

BGUK.L (Baillie Gifford UK Growth Fund plc) and ATS.L (Artemis Alpha Trust) are both stocks. Both operate in the Collective Investments industry within the Financial Services sector. At a 0.21 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

BGUK.L vs. ATS.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a £10,000 investment in Baillie Gifford UK Growth Fund plc (BGUK.L) and Artemis Alpha Trust (ATS.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

BGUK.L

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: -0.47%
• YTD: 2.94%
• 6M: 2.44%
• 1Y: 9.91%
• 3Y*: 10.76%
• 5Y*: -0.44%
• 10Y*: 5.81%

ATS.L

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

BGUK.L vs. ATS.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
BGUK.L Baillie Gifford UK Growth Fund plc	2.94%	17.54%	11.15%	2.25%	-29.88%	8.18%	12.73%	28.68%	-5.18%	9.73%
ATS.L Artemis Alpha Trust	0.00%	0.00%	13.19%	8.48%	-23.43%	1.79%	14.53%	32.59%	-12.99%	20.82%

Correlation

The correlation between BGUK.L and ATS.L is 0.21, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.15
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.21
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.25
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 10, 2000	0.21

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) BGUK.L : £23.80M ATS.L : £22.97M
Gross Profit (TTM) BGUK.L : £24.70M ATS.L : £21.42M
EBITDA (TTM) BGUK.L : -£21.08M ATS.L : £25.14M

Return for Risk

BGUK.L vs. ATS.L — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

BGUK.L

BGUK.L Risk / Return Rank: 59
BGUK.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 63
BGUK.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 56
BGUK.L Omega Ratio Rank: 54
BGUK.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 58
BGUK.L Martin Ratio Rank: 65

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

BGUK.L vs. ATS.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Baillie Gifford UK Growth Fund plc (BGUK.L) and Artemis Alpha Trust (ATS.L). 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.

	BGUK.L	ATS.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.67	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.09	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.13	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.77	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.58	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	BGUK.L	ATS.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.67	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.02	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.28	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.24	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	BGUK.L	ATS.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-60.77%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.80%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-19.34%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-43.21%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-43.69%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-8.49%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-17.03%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.83%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	BGUK.L	ATS.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.61%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.21%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	14.77%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	19.68%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	20.94%	—	—

Dividends

BGUK.L vs. ATS.L - Dividend Comparison

BGUK.L's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.71%, while ATS.L has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ATS.L Artemis Alpha Trust	0.00%	0.00%	2.17%	0.01%	0.02%	0.01%	0.55%	0.02%	0.02%	0.03%	0.01%	1.09%
BGUK.L Baillie Gifford UK Growth Fund plc	2.71%	2.79%	3.14%	2.17%	2.36%	1.00%	1.37%	2.18%	3.69%	3.05%	3.12%	3.85%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both BGUK.L and ATS.L in my portfolio?

BGUK.L and ATS.L have a correlation of 0.21, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.