Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets Eqs K (BGKEX)

Fund Assets	8.26B
Expense Ratio	0.77%
Min. Investment	$10,000,000
Turnover	28.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.44
Dividend Yield	1.35%
Dividend Growth	-35.14%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 29, 2025

Previous Close	33.42
YTD Return	22.01%
1-Year Return	39.91%
5-Year Return	43.18%
52-Week Low	23.33
52-Week High	35.54
Beta (5Y)	0.96
Holdings	86
Inception Date	Apr 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 39.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.24%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
BGEDX	Class 5	0.62%
BGEPX	Class 4	0.67%
BGELX	Class 3	0.70%
BGEHX	Class 2	0.77%

Top 10 Holdings

49.10% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	13.64%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	005930	7.83%
SK hynix Inc.	000660	4.31%
SK Square Co., Ltd.	402340	4.24%
MediaTek Inc.	2454	4.17%
Tencent Holdings Limited	0700	3.78%
Montage Technology Co., Ltd.	688008	3.31%
Accton Technology Corporation	2345	2.91%
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Participating Preferred	005935.KQ	2.62%
MercadoLibre, Inc.	MELI	2.27%

Dividend History

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

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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