About BGETX
Baillie Gifford International Growth 2 Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of international equities. Managed by Baillie Gifford, the fund targets companies outside the United States, with exposure to both developed and emerging markets. Its strategy emphasizes long-term growth, favoring businesses that the managers believe can outpace overall market performance over time. The portfolio is constructed with a high active share and without strict adherence to benchmark indices, resulting in a concentrated selection of growth-oriented stocks.
Key sectors represented in the fund include technology, consumer cyclical, communication services, and healthcare. Notable holdings often include innovative global companies such as ASML Holding NV, MercadoLibre Inc, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd. With a relatively low portfolio turnover, the fund maintains a forward-looking, research-driven approach, seeking to capture substantial business expansion over a multi-year horizon. Baillie Gifford International Growth 2 Fund serves institutional investors seeking diversified international exposure, active management, and a focus on long-term capital growth within global equity markets.
Fund Family Baillie Gifford Funds
Category Foreign Large Growth
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BGETX
Share Class Class 2
Index MSCI AC World ex USA TR USD
BGETX had a total return of 13.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.59%.
