Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets Growth Fund
Key Facts
| Aim |
To maximise the total return through investment, whether direct or indirect, primarily in emerging markets worldwide and in any economic sectors of such markets. The inclusion of any particular market or geographic area, being an emerging market or area, is solely at the ACD's discretion. |
| IMA Sector |
The sector for this fund is Global Emerging Markets, for funds which invest 80% or more of their assets directly or indirectly in emerging markets as defined by the World Bank, without geographical restriction. Indirect investment e.g. China shares listed in Hong Kong, should not exceed 50% of the portfolio. |
| Launch Date |
3 March 1997 |
| Comparative Index |
MSCI Emerging Markets |
Investment Choice and Charges
| Share Class |
SEDOL Number |
Min. Investment |
Initial Charge |
Annual Charge |
| A Accumulation |
0601782 |
£1,000 |
5.0% |
1.50% |
| B Income |
0602053 |
£250,000 |
1.0% |
0.75% |
| B Accumulation |
0602064 |
£250,000 |
1.0% |
0.75% |
Fund Managers
The Head of the Emerging Markets Investment Team is Richard Sneller. All the members are based in Edinburgh. Managers have regional research roles, which rotate to provide a broad knowledge base. The Emerging Markets Growth Fund is managed by Richard Sneller.
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Richard Sneller
Richard graduated BSc (Econ) in Statistics from London School of Economics in 1993 and an MSc in Investment Analysis in 1994 from Stirling University. He joined Baillie Gifford in 1994 and became a Partner in 2004. With the exception of a year researching UK Smaller Companies, Richard has spent his career at Baillie Gifford covering the Emerging Markets and is Head of our Emerging Markets Equity Team. Richard is also a member of the Investment Advisory Group. |
Please bear in mind that performance can be affected by changing stock market conditions and by currency exchange rates. The value of your investment and any income from it can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount invested. You should view your investment as being for the long term.
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