Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets Equities Fund (BGKEX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
32.76
-0.86 (-2.56%)
Jul 8, 2026, 8:05 AM EST
Fund Assets8.87B
Expense Ratio0.77%
Min. Investment$10,000,000
Turnover28.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.44
Dividend Yield1.34%
Dividend Growth-35.14%
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 29, 2025
Previous Close33.62
YTD Return23.48%
1-Year Return46.19%
5-Year Return37.43%
52-Week Low22.29
52-Week High35.54
Beta (5Y)0.96
Holdings86
Inception DateApr 28, 2017

About BGKEX

The Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets Equities Fund Class K is an open-end mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the equities of companies based in countries classified as emerging markets. Managed by Baillie Gifford, the fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to stocks in nations represented in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, offering exposure to regions with developing economies and growth potential. The fund maintains a flexible approach to company size, sector, and geography, with the ability to participate in initial public offerings and invest through various vehicles including depositary receipts. Notable holdings often include major technology, energy, and consumer firms such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung Electronics, and Reliance Industries. With a relatively concentrated portfolio—43% of assets in its top 10 holdings—and an expense ratio that is competitive within its category, the fund appeals to institutional investors seeking diversified access to the growth prospects and unique risks found in emerging markets.

Fund Family Baillie Gifford Funds
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BGKEX
Share Class Class K
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) TR USD

Performance

BGKEX had a total return of 46.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.55%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
BGEDXClass 50.62%
BGEPXClass 40.67%
BGELXClass 30.70%
BGEHXClass 20.77%

Top 10 Holdings

44.82% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. TWD10233015.48%
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. KRW1000059306.27%
Tencent Holdings Ltd. HKD0.000027004.47%
SK Hynix Inc. KRW50000006604.11%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. USD0.00000312599882.86%
MercadoLibre, Inc.MELI2.85%
B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao COM NPVB3SA32.32%
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. N/VTG PFD KRW1000059352.29%
Reliance Industries Ltd. INR10(100%DEMAT)RELIANCE2.14%
Hyundai Motor Co. KRW50000053802.03%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 29, 2025$0.43752Dec 29, 2025
Dec 30, 2024$0.67456Dec 30, 2024
Dec 28, 2023$0.75708Dec 28, 2023
Dec 28, 2022$0.93028Dec 28, 2022
Dec 29, 2020$0.35866Dec 29, 2020
Dec 27, 2019$0.85396Dec 27, 2019
Full Dividend History