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Baillie Gifford

Investment beliefs

Ever wondered what active, low-turnover investing is? Or what we mean by asymmetric returns? Here you’ll discover more about our long-term philosophy and get concise answers to common questions to help you invest with confidence.

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Our take on risk

Head of Investment Risk Tim Alcorn on why we embrace risk thoughtfully in pursuit of long-term growth.

Risk

Why we embrace risk thoughtfully in pursuit of long-term growth.

Asking companies questions

Why asking the right questions is the most powerful investment tool.

Growth investing

Finding the under-appreciated companies that may grow in the long term.

Long-termism

Adaptability and not getting caught up in stock market fluctuations.

Active investing

Finding great companies and supporting them for the long term.

Fees

How our fees reflect the relationships and expertise of active investing.

Private companies

Having the patience to take advantage of companies staying private for longer.

Asymmetric returns

Finding exceptional companies and thinking long-term.

Investment research

Working with academics to understand pioneering businesses.

Actual income

Focusing on the long-term and the importance of finding growing companies.

Sell discipline

Why the most successful active managers are, in fact, remarkably inactive.

What makes us different?

Being Edinburgh-based gives us stability and perspective, but we are truly global in our investment approach.