Baillie Gifford Global Alpha Equities Fund (BGAKX)
| Fund Assets | 573.26M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $10,000,000 |
| Turnover | 28.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.66 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.79% |
| Dividend Growth | 803.91% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 18.89 |
| YTD Return | 17.19% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 43.83% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.79 |
| 52-Week High | 18.89 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 94 |
| Inception Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
About BGAKX
Baillie Gifford Global Alpha Equities Fund Class K is a growth-oriented mutual fund designed to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diverse array of equity securities from around the world. The fund's strategy centers on identifying companies with the potential for sustainable, above-average earnings growth, utilizing a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach. Its portfolio typically comprises 70 to 120 holdings, representing a wide range of sectors and geographies, as reflected by its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI). Distinctive features include a high active share, meaning the fund is meaningfully differentiated from its benchmark, and a long-term investment horizon, often holding positions for over five years. The fund maintains a moderate annual turnover, underlining its commitment to long-term growth themes across developed and emerging markets. Baillie Gifford Global Alpha Equities Fund Class K appeals to investors seeking global diversification and exposure to innovative companies with robust growth prospects, playing a significant role as a core holding within internationally diversified equity portfolios.
Performance
BGAKX had a total return of 19.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.37%.
Top 10 Holdings
34.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.03% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.71% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.48% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.00% |
| TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 2330 | 3.42% |
| Prosus NV | PRX | 3.33% |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | ELV | 2.20% |
| DoorDash, Inc. | DASH | 2.20% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.16% |
| Service Corporation International | SCI | 2.08% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | $1.65515 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.18311 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.47419 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $1.26133 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.95364 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $3.90273 | Dec 27, 2018 |