About BGITX
The Baillie Gifford International Alpha 2 Fund is an institutional-class mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through investments in international equities. Emphasizing a growth strategy, the fund primarily targets common stocks and equity securities of companies outside the United States, spanning both developed and emerging markets. Its portfolio is built using a bottom-up approach, relying on in-depth company research and fundamental analysis, rather than strict adherence to benchmark constituents. The fund typically holds between 70 and 110 companies, with a current portfolio of 79 holdings, leading to a relatively concentrated allocation—over 28% of assets are in the top ten positions. Key sectors represented include technology, consumer cyclicals, industrials, and basic materials, with notable holdings such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, MercadoLibre, and SAP. The fund maintains a high active share and low turnover rate, reflecting a long-term investment orientation. Managed by Baillie Gifford, it is recognized for its competitive fee structure and is designed to provide diversified exposure to global growth opportunities outside the U.S..
Fund Family Baillie Gifford Funds
Category Foreign Large Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol BGITX
Share Class Class 2
Index MSCI AC World ex USA TR USD
BGITX had a total return of 10.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.66%.
