Independent Global Investment Managers since 1908
Baillie Gifford is unique in the UK in being a large-scale investment business that has remained an independent private partnership. This ownership structure has allowed us to keep our efforts focused entirely on our clients and their investments and we are now one of the UK’s largest active investment management firms.
Curious
The best investment ideas spring from thinking about future possibilities, not short-term probabilities. From Edinburgh, our research covers the globe. We set no barriers to the imagination of our investors, encouraging fresh perspectives and the use of diverse sources of information.
Active
The world is complex. We believe that the way to generate returns for our clients is to focus on the deceptively simple task of identifying and investing in those companies which have the potential to grow at a faster rate, on a more sustainable basis, than their peers. We conduct rigorous qualitative research to establish whether prospective investments have the competitive, financial and strategic advantages to deliver on that potential.
Long Term
We are long-term investors, not speculators. Our investment philosophy focuses on growth, while our universe is global. Over a century of global investment experience has taught us that patience is vital, so we build long-term committed portfolios that aim to anticipate the next decade, not the next quarter. It’s a philosophy that has guided our investment strategy for over 100 years.
As with any investment, your clients' capital is at risk. Baillie Gifford & Co Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Baillie Gifford: Mega-caps, ecommerce and SAINTS
In this episode of Upfront, James Budden and James Dow discuss recent developments in Baillie Gifford's investment trusts, the case for active investing in concentrated markets, and Sea Limited's ecommerce growth in Southeast Asia. Capital at risk.
Scottish Mortgage Podcast: In Conversation with Gopuff’s Co-Founder
From late-night convenience to everyday essentials, Gopuff is rethinking how people shop. Scottish Mortgage has backed Gopuff since 2021 – and in the latest episode of Invest in Progress, co-founder Yakir Gola discusses the company's long-term ambition.
Scottish Mortgage Manager Insights: Lawrence Burns
Lawrence Burns reflects on the past 12 months and what the agentic era of AI could mean for growth investors.
Scottish Mortgage Manager Insights: Tom Slater
From AI infrastructure and space-based connectivity to digital finance, Tom Slater reflects on a year defined by disruption and opportunity.
Baillie Gifford: Inflation risk: the quiet test of retirement income
Protecting spending power is a key challenge for long-term investors. Steven Hay explores how the Baillie Gifford Monthly Income Fund seeks to provide monthly income while preserving long-term value. Capital at risk and income not guaranteed.
Baillie Gifford: When consensus fails: EM research in practice
A new paper by investment manager Alex Summers explains how Baillie Gifford’s Emerging Markets Team seeks to use deep and differentiated research to test where we differ from consensus and to build real conviction. Capital at risk.