About us
Investment management is about meeting the long-term financial goals of you, our clients. That’s why we engage in deep research and invest only in those opportunities that offer growth and longevity.
Driving progress together
Watch our bite-sized video to learn how we create portfolios that build value over time to meet your long-term investment ambitions.
Philosophy and values
Discover what drives us and how it aligns to your thinking across three key aspects of our philosophy and values.
Long-term investing
In a changing world, we are looking for the innovations and companies that will stand the test of time.
Clients first
For over a century, we have built our reputation on putting our clients' interests ahead of our own.
Leadership and culture
Investing successfully requires boldness, commitment and a deep curiosity about how the world is changing.
Our history
We always remember whose money we are managing. Our priority is to deliver meaningful investment returns, responsibly and sustainably, by staying flexible, innovative and closely aligned with your evolving goals and priorities.
Our investment beliefs
Ever wondered what active, low-turnover investing is? Or what we mean by asymmetric returns? Everything you've ever wondered about investing and our approach to it, as explained by our investment professionals.
Responsible investment
Doing the right thing isn't optional, it's a growth strategy. For us, responsibility equals resilience, which leads to better growth prospects. Learn more about what we expect of companies.
Inclusion
At Baillie Gifford, we believe work should feel human: full of learning, purpose, challenge and care. That's why we invest in our people with the same conviction we do our portfolios.
Long-term vision
We understand that the proper aim of the investment business is to direct capital to creating the goods and services that improve everyone’s lives.
Quick facts
Figures as at 31 December 2025
Investing on your behalf
We manage and advise £203bn in specialist equity, fixed income and multi-asset portfolios for a global client base, with over 60 per cent of our assets under management managed for clients outside the UK.
Pension plans
Our clients include some of the world's largest private and public sector pension funds.
Local authorities
Managing assets for more local government pension schemes (LGPS) clients than any other active manager.
Platforms
Clients can access our investment funds through online investment portals.
Charities
We have helped charities, foundations and endowments achieve their investment objectives for over 50 years. Our very first such client is still with us.
Financial Intermediaries
We develop long-term, trusted relationships built on finding growth opportunities for financial institutions, family offices, independent advisers, among others.
Individuals
Individuals are an important and loyal part of our client base, continuing to grow in prominence, as more people take control of their savings and pensions.
Contact us
Got a question? Please get in touch and we'll do our best to help you find an answer.