Overview
Fund objective
The High Yield Bond Fund aims to produce a combination of income and capital growth.
The fund will invest in sub-investment grade bonds and will be actively managed. The fund is global best ideas, hedged to sterling.
The manager believes an appropriate comparison for this Fund is the Investment Association Sterling High Yield Sector average given the investment policy of the Fund and the approach taken by the manager when investing.
Investment proposition
Strategy behind the fund
High Yield BondShare price and charges
Share class
B, IncPrice
116.40p% change
0.09%Ex-dividend (XD)
NOngoing charges*
0.38%Initial charge
0%Minimum investment
£100,000Minimum top up
£1,000Fund facts
Fund launch date
30 November 2001
Fund size
£231.83m
The Investment Association sector
£ High Yield
Annual turnover
87%
Guideline number of issuers
90-120
Current number of issuers
86
Style
Income
XD Date
Last day of December, March, June and September each year
Distribution
Last day of February, May, August and November each year
Pricing
Valuation point 10am daily, swinging single price
Fund settlement cycle
Trade date plus three business days (T+3)
Portfolio characteristics
As at 30 April 2026
| Fund | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3.6 |
| Average credit rating | BB |
| Tracking error | 0.9 |
| Tracking error range | 0-5% |
| Redemption yield | 6.6 |
| Running yield | 6.2 |
Source: Baillie Gifford & Co.
A full glossary of definitions can be viewed at the bottom of this page.
Meet the managers
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:
Market Conditions/Liquidity
Market values for illiquid securities which are 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 Fund might receive upon their sale. In certain circumstances it can be difficult to buy or sell the Fund's holdings and even small purchases or sales can cause their prices to move significantly, affecting the value of the Fund and the price of shares in the Fund.
Custody
Custody of assets involves a risk of loss if a custodian becomes insolvent or breaches duties of care.
Bonds & Inflation
Bonds issued by companies and governments may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, expectations of inflation and a decline in the creditworthiness of the bond issuer. The issuers of bonds in which the Fund invests may not be able to pay the bond income as promised or could fail to repay the capital amount.
Concentration
The Fund's concentrated portfolio relative to similar funds may result in large movements in the share price in the short term.
Derivatives
Derivatives may be used to obtain, increase or reduce exposure to assets and may result in the Fund being leveraged. This may result in greater movements (down or up) in the price of shares in the Fund. It is not our intention that the use of derivatives will significantly alter the overall risk profile of the Fund.
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 | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 9.3% | 3.0% |
Sector Average* | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 7.1% | 8.2% | 3.6% |
Sector Ranking | 26/31 | 30/31 | 25/31 | 29/31 | 7/29 | 22/29 |
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 | -3.5% | -8.2% | 14.0% | 9.5% | 4.5% |
Sector Average* | -1.1% | -4.5% | 10.8% | 7.8% | 5.3% |
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 | UK Treasury | 4.3% |
| 2 | ZF North America, Inc. | 2.1% |
| 3 | Asmodee Group AB (publ) | 2.1% |
| 4 | Altice France Holding | 2.1% |
| 5 | B&M Retail | 1.9% |
| 6 | LHMC Topco S.à r.l. | 1.8% |
| 7 | Grifols | 1.7% |
| 8 | EDF | 1.7% |
| 9 | Roquette Frères S.A. | 1.7% |
| 10 | Lottomatica Group S.p.A. | 1.7% |
Quarterly transactions
Transactions for the three-month period ending 31 March 2026
New purchases
- Accor SA 7.25% 2029 Perp
- Allwyn Entertainment 4.5% 2031
- Cullinan Hdgs 8.5% 2029
- EDF 7.375% 2035 Perp
- Getty Images Inc 10.5% 2030 (144A)
- Go Daddy 3.5% 2029 (144A)
- Hemso Fastighets 4.75% 2058
- INEOS Finance 5.625% 2030
- Italmatch Chemicals 6.5% 2031
- Matterhorn Telecom 3.875% 2030
- Organon & Co. 5.125% 2031 (144A)
- Perrigo 5.375% 2032
- Rabobank 6.5% Perp
- Stellantis NV 6.875% 2031 Perp
- Stellantis NV 8.875% 2032 Perp
- Unicredit 6.5% 2031 AT1 PERP
- Verizon Communications 5.875% 2056
- Virgin Media 4.125% 2030
- ZF Europe Finance 6% 2032
Complete sales
- Biogroup 5% 2029
- Centrient Holding 6.75% 2030
- David Lloyd 7% 2031
- doValue 7% 2030
- Infopro Digital 5.5% 2031
- Innomotics 6.25% 2031
- International Personal Finance 10.75% 2029
- Intralot 6.75% 2031
- Merlin Entertainments 7.375% 2030
- Multiversity 7.125% 2031
- Multiversity E+4.25% 2031 FRN
- Nielsen 9.29% 2029 (144A)
- Organon & Co. 5.125% 2031 (144A)
- PeopleCert 5.5% 2031
- Perrigo Finance Unlimited 6.125% 2032
- Picard BondCo 6.875% 2032
- Shift4 Payments 6.75% 2032 (144A)
- TeamSystem 5% 2031
- Ubisoft Entertainment 0.878% 2027
- Venture Global 7.5% 2033 (144A)
- Veritext 8.5% 2030 (144A) (144A)
- WeSoda 9.375% 2031
- Worldline 0.875% 2027
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:
Filters
Insights
Legally bond: finding underestimated resilience
By keeping an open mind, we hope to find opportunities other credit investors might overlook.
Re-awakening utilities
Utility companies which can adapt to climate change and the shift to renewables bring the best chance of returns.
High Yield Bond
In a world full of noise and excessive choice, it helps to see things from a different perspective. In this film we explore the philosophy behind High Yield Bond and how seeking resilience is time well spent.
The differences between bond and equity investing
In the third episode of Short Briefings on Long Term Thinking, Malcolm Borthwick is joined by Lucy Isles, joint manager of Baillie Gifford's High Yield Bond Fund. Listen to the podcast to find out the three key deciding factors when choosing resilient high yield bonds and how engagement with companies can differ for bond and equity investors.
Legally bond: finding underestimated resilience
By keeping an open mind, we hope to find opportunities other credit investors might overlook.Re-awakening utilities
Utility companies which can adapt to climate change and the shift to renewables bring the best chance of returns.High Yield Bond
In a world full of noise and excessive choice, it helps to see things from a different perspective. In this film we explore the philosophy behind High Yield Bond and how seeking resilience is time well spent.The differences between bond and equity investing
In the third episode of Short Briefings on Long Term Thinking, Malcolm Borthwick is joined by Lucy Isles, joint manager of Baillie Gifford's High Yield Bond Fund. Listen to the podcast to find out the three key deciding factors when choosing resilient high yield bonds and how engagement with companies can differ for bond and equity investors.
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
You can access any literature about the Fund here.
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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.