Overview
ISIN
GB00BMC7T380SEDOL
BMC7T38Investment proposition
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust aims to achieve capital growth over the long term from a diversified portfolio of European securities.
Share price and charges
Price
105.50pNAV at fair
115.26pPremium (+) or discount (-) at fair
-8.5%Ongoing charges*
0.65%Fund facts
Active share
85%*
Fund launch date
1972
AIC Investment Sector
Europe ex UK
Benchmark
FTSE Europe ex UK Index
Past performance is not a guide to future returns.
*Relative to FTSE Europe ex UK Index. Source: Baillie Gifford & Co, FTSE.
Meet the managers
Meet the directors
Ratings
AGM, voting and registrar details
AGM
11am on 5 February 2025 at the offices of Baillie Gifford & Co, Calton Square, 1 Greenside Row, Edinburgh EH1 3AN.
Voting
Access information on our Corporate calendar, AGM voting and attendance.
Access information on votes cast by Baillie Gifford during the previous quarter on behalf of the investment trust in the Proxy voting disclosure.
Registrar
Computershare Investor Service PLC,
The Pavilions,
Bridgwater Road,
Bristol,
BS99 6ZZ.
Regulatory news announcements
Regulatory news announcements which are released to the London Stock Exchange can be accessed via their service.
The Association of Investment Companies
Further information on investment trusts and the investment trust sector can be found on The Association of Investment Companies website.
Risk Warnings
Risk Introduction
The investment trusts managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Limited are listed UK companies. The value of their shares, and any income from them, can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the amount invested. The specific risks associated with the Trust include:
Currency
The Trust invests in overseas securities. Changes in the rates of exchange may also cause the value of your investment (and any income it may pay) to go down or up.
Private Companies
Unlisted investments such as private companies can increase risk. These assets may be more difficult to sell, so changes in their prices may be greater.
Gearing
The Trust can borrow money to make further investments (sometimes known as "gearing" or "leverage"). The risk is that when this money is repaid by the Trust, the value of the investments may not be enough to cover the borrowing and interest costs, and the Trust will make a loss. If the Trust's investments fall in value, any invested borrowings will increase the amount of this loss.
Liquidity
Market values for securities which have become difficult to trade may not be readily available and there can be no assurance that any value assigned to such securities will accurately reflect the price the Trust might receive upon their sale.
Concentration
The Trust's risk is increased as it holds fewer investments than a typical investment trust and the effect of this, together with its long term approach to investment, could result in large movements in the share price.
Derivatives
The Trust can make use of derivatives which may impact on its performance.
Premium Risk
Share prices may either be below (at a discount) or above (at a premium) the net asset value (NAV). The Company may issue new shares when the price is at a premium which may reduce the share price. Shares bought at a premium may have a greater risk of loss than those bought at a discount.
Buy-backs
The Trust can buy back its own shares. The risks from borrowing, referred to above, are increased when a trust buys back its own shares.
Income Secondary
The aim of the Trust is to achieve capital growth. You should not expect a significant, or steady, annual income from the Trust.
Regulation of Investment Trusts
The Trust is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Index disclaimer
Important information
Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited is wholly owned by Baillie Gifford & Co. Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited provides investment management and advisory services to non-UK clients. Both are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The information provided does not constitute an offer of or solicitation for purchase or sale of securities or provision of any investment services. Any general enquiries regarding Baillie Gifford should be directed to the relevant individual as noted in the Contact Us section.
The information contained in this website has been compiled with considerable care to ensure its accuracy at the date of publication. However, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made to its accuracy or completeness. Nothing in this information or elsewhere in this website shall exclude, limit or restrict our duties and liabilities to you under the United Kingdom's Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 or any conduct of business rules which we are bound to comply with.
This website is informative only and the information provided should not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a particular investment. Read our Legal and regulatory information for further details.
Fund performance
Periodic Performance
As at: 31 October 2025
1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Share Price | 24.0% | 38.6% | -6.0% | 79.2% |
NAV | 13.9% | 29.8% | 0.6% | 81.2% |
Index* | 21.3% | 58.4% | 83.3% | 167.1% |
Discrete Performance
As at: 30 September 2025
30/09/2020 – 30/09/2021 | 30/09/2021 – 30/09/2022 | 30/09/2022 – 30/09/2023 | 30/09/2023 – 30/09/2024 | 30/09/2024 – 30/09/2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Share Price | 25.2% | -47.7% | 8.6% | 9.3% | 14.5% |
NAV | 23.9% | -40.4% | 8.3% | 12.1% | 5.2% |
Index* | 23.0% | -15.3% | 20.5% | 15.3% | 15.5% |
Performance
As at: 31 October 2025
Source: Morningstar, FTSE.
Performance figures appear in GBP. Please bear in mind that past performance is not a guide to future returns. The value of your investment may go down as well as up, and you may not get back the amount you invested.
Benchmark data is limited to a 5 year period from the current date.
The graph has been rebased to 100.
Discount/premium history at fair
As at: 31 October 2025
Source: Morningstar. Premium/Discount of share price to NAV at fair.
If the graph shows negative figures this means that the share price is lower than the NAV at fair – this is known as trading at a Discount.
If the graph shows positive figures this means that the share price is higher than the NAV at fair - this is known as trading at a Premium.
Active share
As at: 31 October 2025
Relative to FTSE All-Share Index, total return. Source: Baillie Gifford & Co, FTSE.
Fund portfolio holdings
The list of top 10 holdings that this fund invests in.
As at: 31 October 2025
| # | Holding | % of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bending Spoons | 8.8% |
| 2 | Prosus | 5.0% |
| 3 | ASML | 4.4% |
| 4 | Topicus.com | 4.0% |
| 5 | Adyen | 3.5% |
| 6 | Allegro.eu | 3.2% |
| 7 | Roche | 3.1% |
| 8 | Reply | 3.0% |
| 9 | Vend Marketplaces ASA | 3.0% |
| 10 | Sandoz Group AG | 2.9% |
Insights
Key articles, videos and podcasts relating to the fund:
Filters
Insights
Pushing rocks uphill: the case for European equities
Is this the turning point European investors have been waiting for?
Europe’s turning point
Chris Davies, joint manager of the European Growth Trust, on Europe's economic transformation.
The Next Chapter
Baillie Gifford trusts showcase private market focus and AI optimism at annual investment conference.
Atlas Copco: Stock Story
Ben Drury explores how a culture of innovation and decentralisation drives success in industrial technology.
ASML: Stock Story
Paul Taylor explores the cutting-edge semiconductor technology advancing the digital revolution.
Europe: unique brands, hidden champions
Why a long-term approach to the continent’s growth stocks is more relevant than ever.
How DSV became global freight’s top dog
Conquering trade logistics one merger at a time.
European Growth Trust: Manager Insights
An update on performance, portfolio movements and investment outlook.
Our best ideas in Europe
Thomas Hodges uses Lonza, Topicus and Soitec to illustrate why Europe is more exciting than headlines suggest.
Europe's growth gems
Exploring the European Growth Trust’s dynamic companies and what sets them apart.
European Equities
Investment manager, Stephen Paice, discusses the Baillie Gifford approach to European Equities.
Atlas Copco: Sweden’s best kept secret
Stephen Paice speaks to Matt Reustle on the Business Breakdowns podcast.
European Equities Manager Update.
When the going gets tough, exceptional companies keep going. Stephen Paice on Europe’s best.
Pushing rocks uphill: the case for European equities
Is this the turning point European investors have been waiting for?Europe’s turning point
Chris Davies, joint manager of the European Growth Trust, on Europe's economic transformation.The Next Chapter
Baillie Gifford trusts showcase private market focus and AI optimism at annual investment conference.Atlas Copco: Stock Story
Ben Drury explores how a culture of innovation and decentralisation drives success in industrial technology.ASML: Stock Story
Paul Taylor explores the cutting-edge semiconductor technology advancing the digital revolution.Europe: unique brands, hidden champions
Why a long-term approach to the continent’s growth stocks is more relevant than ever.How DSV became global freight’s top dog
Conquering trade logistics one merger at a time.European Growth Trust: Manager Insights
An update on performance, portfolio movements and investment outlook.Our best ideas in Europe
Thomas Hodges uses Lonza, Topicus and Soitec to illustrate why Europe is more exciting than headlines suggest.Europe's growth gems
Exploring the European Growth Trust’s dynamic companies and what sets them apart.European Equities
Investment manager, Stephen Paice, discusses the Baillie Gifford approach to European Equities.Atlas Copco: Sweden’s best kept secret
Stephen Paice speaks to Matt Reustle on the Business Breakdowns podcast.European Equities Manager Update.
When the going gets tough, exceptional companies keep going. Stephen Paice on Europe’s best.
Documents
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