Overview
Fund objective
The Global Income Growth Fund aims to achieve (after deduction of costs) growth in both income and capital over rolling five-year periods, whilst delivering a yield higher than that of the MSCI ACWI Index over rolling five-year periods.
The manager believes this is an appropriate benchmark given the investment policy of the Fund and the approach taken by the manager when investing. In addition, the manager believes an appropriate performance comparison for this Fund is the Investment Association Global Equity Income Sector.
There is no guarantee that this objective will be achieved over any time period and actual investment returns may differ from this objective, particularly over shorter time periods.
Investment proposition
Strategy behind the fund
Global Income GrowthShare price and charges
Share class
B, IncPrice
1105.00p% change
-0.54%Yield
2.3%Ex-dividend (XD)
XOngoing charges*
0.54%Initial charge
0%Minimum investment
£100,000Minimum top up
£1,000Fund facts
Fund launch date
1 March 2010
Fund size
£304.30m
The Investment Association sector
Global Equity Income
Comparative Index
MSCI ACWI Index
Active share
85%**
Annual turnover
13%
Guideline number of holdings
50-80
Current number of holdings
59
Style
Income
XD Date
Last day of January, April, July and October each year
Distribution
Last day of March, June, September and December each year
Pricing
Valuation point 10am daily, swinging single price
Fund settlement cycle
Trade date plus three business days (T+3)
**Relative to MSCI ACWI Index. Source: Baillie Gifford & Co, MSCI.
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Risk Warnings
Risk Introduction
Investment markets can go down as well as up and market conditions can change rapidly. The value of an investment in the Fund, and any income from it, can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the amount invested. The specific risks associated with the Fund include:
Custody
Custody of assets, particularly in emerging markets, involves a risk of loss if a custodian becomes insolvent or breaches duties of care.
Emerging Markets
The Fund invests in emerging markets, which includes China, where difficulties with market volatility, political and economic instability including the risk of market shutdown, trading, liquidity, settlement, corporate governance, regulation, legislation and taxation could arise, resulting in a negative impact on the value of your investment.
Foreign Currency
The Fund has exposure to foreign currencies and changes in the rates of exchange will cause the value of any investment, and income from it, to fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount invested.
Volatility
The Fund's share price can be volatile due to movements in the prices of the underlying holdings and the basis on which the Fund is priced.
Fees to Capital
The manager can charge some, or all, expenses to the Fund’s capital, reducing its value. This amount can vary from year to year.
Further Information
Further details of the risks associated with investing in the Fund can be found in the Key Investor Information Document or the Prospectus, copies of which are available at bailliegifford.com.
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: 30 April 2026
1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class B-Inc | 5.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 7.0% | 4.5% | 5.4% |
Index* | 7.0% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 29.3% | 17.2% | 11.6% |
Sector Average** | 4.6% | 3.1% | 5.5% | 19.8% | 11.4% | 9.2% |
Sector Ranking | 21/57 | 51/57 | 48/57 | 49/56 | 48/53 | 42/47 |
Figures for 3 and 5 years are shown as the annualised rate of return. This is the average yearly return over the specified period.
Annual discrete performance
As at: 31 March 2026
31/03/2021 – 31/03/2022 | 31/03/2022 – 31/03/2023 | 31/03/2023 – 31/03/2024 | 31/03/2024 – 31/03/2025 | 31/03/2025 – 31/03/2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class B-Inc | 14.1% | 3.7% | 11.1% | -0.6% | -0.5% |
Index* | 12.9% | -0.9% | 21.2% | 5.3% | 18.0% |
Sector Average** | 11.8% | 2.3% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 12.3% |
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 portfolio holdings
The list of top 10 holdings that this fund invests in.
As at: 30 April 2026
| # | Holding | % of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSMC | 5.0% |
| 2 | Apple | 3.7% |
| 3 | Analog Devices | 3.0% |
| 4 | Microsoft | 3.0% |
| 5 | Atlas Copco | 3.0% |
| 6 | Coca-Cola | 2.9% |
| 7 | CME Group | 2.9% |
| 8 | Procter & Gamble | 2.9% |
| 9 | Roche | 2.7% |
| 10 | Deutsche Börse | 2.5% |
Sector
As at: 30 April 2026
# | Sector | Fund % | Index % * | Difference % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information Technology | 22.5 | 28.7 | -6.2 |
| 2 | Financials | 20.1 | 16.4 | 3.7 |
| 3 | Industrials | 15.8 | 11.3 | 4.5 |
| 4 | Consumer Staples | 14.5 | 5.1 | 9.4 |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.2 | 9.3 | 2.8 |
| 6 | Health Care | 6.8 | 8.1 | -1.2 |
| 7 | Communication Services | 4.7 | 8.8 | -4.1 |
| 8 | Materials | 1.5 | 3.8 | -2.3 |
| 9 | Energy | 0.9 | 4.2 | -3.2 |
| 10 | Utilities | 0.9 | 2.7 | -1.8 |
| 11 | Cash | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
Total | 100.0 | 98.3 |
Top 10 geographical locations
As at: 30 April 2026
# | Top 10 locations | Fund % | Index % * | Difference % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 45.0 | 63.4 | -18.4 |
| 2 | Switzerland | 6.4 | 2.0 | 4.4 |
| 3 | France | 6.1 | 2.2 | 3.9 |
| 4 | Taiwan | 6.0 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| 5 | UK | 5.5 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| 6 | Sweden | 5.3 | 0.8 | 4.5 |
| 7 | China | 3.6 | 2.7 | 0.9 |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 3.3 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| 9 | Germany | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 10 | Denmark | 2.1 | 0.4 | 1.7 |
Total | 86.3 | 80.1 |
Region
As at: 30 April 2026
# | Region | Fund % | Index % * | Difference % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North America | 45.0 | 66.5 | -21.5 |
| 2 | Europe (ex UK) | 28.6 | 11.2 | 17.4 |
| 3 | Emerging Markets | 12.4 | 11.8 | 0.6 |
| 4 | Developed Asia Pacific | 8.3 | 7.3 | 1.0 |
| 5 | UK | 5.5 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| 6 | Cash | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
Total | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Quarterly transactions
Transactions for the three-month period ending 31 March 2026
New purchases
- EOG Resources
Complete sales
- Kuehne & Nagel
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.
Insights
Key articles, videos and podcasts relating to the fund:
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Global Income Growth Q1 update
Investment specialist Thomas Hodges reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
What's your growth flavour?
Three investment managers. Three different approaches to growth investing. But can all of them be right?
Global Income Growth Q4 investor letter
The Global Income Growth Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
What’s your flavour of choice?
Three investment managers debate growth strategies from tech disruption to steady compounders
The science behind investing
From nanotechnology to investing, Olivia Knapp explores the chemistry of good research.
Profile of a returning industry veteran
After nearly 20 years leading global equity teams, explore why Alistair Way returns to Baillie Gifford.
Global Income Growth Q3 update
Investment manager Alistair Way reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Global Income Growth Q3 investor letter
The Global Income Growth Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Global Income Growth Q2 investor letter
The Global Income Growth Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Global Income Growth Q2 update
Investment manager Ross Mathison reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Profile of a sustainability researcher
Explore how Ben Hart's sustainability research at Baillie Gifford integrates ESG into investment strategies.
Global Income Growth Q1 investor letter
The Global Income Growth Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Atlas Copco: Stock Story
Ben Drury explores how a culture of innovation and decentralisation drives success in industrial technology.
L'Oréal: Stock Story
Katie Muir discusses how innovation and a positive culture have fuelled the success of the world’s leading beauty enterprise.
Profile of an investigative researcher
Explore how Hatty Oliver's unique research at Baillie Gifford shapes investor thinking and informs income growth strategies.
Global Income Growth Q4 investor letter
The Global Income Growth Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.
Novo Nordisk: tipping the scales
Charting how a century of innovation led to a game-changing weight-loss treatment.
How dividend growth signals compounding
Investor James Dow explains why dividend growth indicates a company can compound its earnings.
A new recipe for weight loss
The huge growth potential of Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity medicines.
Albemarle: salt flats and social responsibility
Why the lithium giant Albemarle engages in research and data monitoring.
Compounding benefits
Don’t underestimate the companies that steadily reinvest their earnings.
Impact, Ambition and Trust
If ESG scores are not the answer, how does Global Income Growth Team’s ESG approach measure up?
Global Income Growth
Some people look at life as sustaining the now, while sowing the seeds for a better tomorrow. Global Income Growth think the same way. In this film we explore their philosophy and how when searching for a lifetime of income, they choose growth.
Global Income Growth Q1 update
Investment specialist Thomas Hodges reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.What's your growth flavour?
Three investment managers. Three different approaches to growth investing. But can all of them be right?Global Income Growth Q4 investor letter
The Global Income Growth Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.What’s your flavour of choice?
Three investment managers debate growth strategies from tech disruption to steady compoundersThe science behind investing
From nanotechnology to investing, Olivia Knapp explores the chemistry of good research.Profile of a returning industry veteran
After nearly 20 years leading global equity teams, explore why Alistair Way returns to Baillie Gifford.Global Income Growth Q3 update
Investment manager Alistair Way reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Global Income Growth Q3 investor letter
The Global Income Growth Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Global Income Growth Q2 investor letter
The Global Income Growth Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Global Income Growth Q2 update
Investment manager Ross Mathison reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Profile of a sustainability researcher
Explore how Ben Hart's sustainability research at Baillie Gifford integrates ESG into investment strategies.Global Income Growth Q1 investor letter
The Global Income Growth Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Atlas Copco: Stock Story
Ben Drury explores how a culture of innovation and decentralisation drives success in industrial technology.L'Oréal: Stock Story
Katie Muir discusses how innovation and a positive culture have fuelled the success of the world’s leading beauty enterprise.Profile of an investigative researcher
Explore how Hatty Oliver's unique research at Baillie Gifford shapes investor thinking and informs income growth strategies.Global Income Growth Q4 investor letter
The Global Income Growth Team reflects on recent performance, portfolio changes and market developments.Novo Nordisk: tipping the scales
Charting how a century of innovation led to a game-changing weight-loss treatment.How dividend growth signals compounding
Investor James Dow explains why dividend growth indicates a company can compound its earnings.A new recipe for weight loss
The huge growth potential of Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity medicines.Albemarle: salt flats and social responsibility
Why the lithium giant Albemarle engages in research and data monitoring.Compounding benefits
Don’t underestimate the companies that steadily reinvest their earnings.Impact, Ambition and Trust
If ESG scores are not the answer, how does Global Income Growth Team’s ESG approach measure up?Global Income Growth
Some people look at life as sustaining the now, while sowing the seeds for a better tomorrow. Global Income Growth think the same way. In this film we explore their philosophy and how when searching for a lifetime of income, they choose growth.
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.
Documents
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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.