About BGEDX
BGF Emerging Markets Equity Fund is a globally diversified mutual fund focused on equity investments in emerging markets. Managed by BlackRock, the fund seeks to maximize total return through a blend of capital appreciation and income by investing at least 70% of its assets in the shares of companies either domiciled in, or conducting the majority of their business in, emerging market economies. These markets include regions such as Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa, which are characterized by potentially higher growth rates and developing economic conditions.
The fund holds positions across a wide range of sectors, with notable allocations to technology, communication services, and consumer cyclical companies. Key portfolio holdings typically include large emerging market corporates such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Tencent Holdings, and Alibaba Group. The BGF Emerging Markets Equity Fund plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to the dynamic and evolving landscape of emerging economies, offering access to opportunities not typically available in developed markets and capturing global economic shifts driven by the growth of these regions.
Fund Family Baillie Gifford Funds
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BGEDX
Share Class Class 5
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) TR USD
BGEDX had a total return of 25.92% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.14%.
