1. Decision to propose a scheme of reconstruction

    The Board of Keystone Positive Change Investment Trust PLC has decided to propose a scheme of reconstruction and winding-up of the Trust.

    Read the announcement.

    Overview

    Keystone Positive Change Investment Trust aims to generate long term capital growth with the aim of the NAV total return exceeding that of the MSCI AC World Index in Sterling terms by at least 2% per annum over rolling five-year periods and contribute towards a more sustainable and inclusive world by investing in the equities of companies whose products or services make a positive social or environmental impact.

    The performance target stated is in no way guaranteed.

    Performance & Portfolio

    Periodic Performance

    All figures to 31/08/2024

    1 Year

    3 Years

    5 Years

    10 Years

    Share Price 7.4%-36.3%-18.8%-16.0%
    NAV -0.7%-31.6%-25.8%-12.5%
    Index* 19.6%25.7%37.2%80.0%

    Performance figures appear in GBP. The value of your investment may go down as well as up, and you may not get back the amount you invested.

    NAV is calculated with borrowings deducted at fair value for 1, 3 and 5 years and par value for 10 years.

    Baillie Gifford & Co Limited were appointed as Managers and Company Secretaries on 10 February 2021. Prior to this date the Trust had a different investment universe and objective.

    *MSCI ACWI Index (GBP). Changed from FTSE All Share Index on 10/2/2021. Data chain-linked from this date to form a single index.

    Performance source: Morningstar and relevant underlying index provider, total return.

    Please bear in mind that past performance is not a guide to future performance.


    Discrete Performance

    Annual Performance to 30 June each year

    30/06/2019
    30/06/2020

    30/06/2020
    30/06/2021

    30/06/2021
    30/06/2022

    30/06/2022
    30/06/2023

    30/06/2023
    30/06/2024

    Share Price -16.9%30.5%-42.2%18.8%7.3%
    NAV -13.7%12.6%-34.0%20.4%-0.2%
    Index* -13.0%19.1%-3.7%11.9%20.6%

    Performance figures appear in GBP. The value of your investment may go down as well as up, and you may not get back the amount you invested.

    NAV is calculated with borrowings deducted at fair value for 1, 3 and 5 years and par value for 10 years.

    Baillie Gifford & Co Limited were appointed as Managers and Company Secretaries on 10 February 2021. Prior to this date the Trust had a different investment universe and objective.

    *MSCI ACWI Index (GBP). Changed from FTSE All Share Index on 10/2/2021. Data chain-linked from this date to form a single index.

    Performance source: Morningstar and relevant underlying index provider, total return.

    Please bear in mind that past performance is not a guide to future performance.

    Holdings - 31/08/2024

    Fund %
    1 MercadoLibre 9.2%
    2 TSMC 8.7%
    3 ASML 6.1%
    4 Alnylam Pharmaceuticals 5.3%
    5 Bank Rakyat Indonesia 5.2%
    6 Nu Holdings 4.9%
    7 Shopify 4.6%
    8 Xylem 4.5%
    9 Autodesk 4.4%
    10 Moderna 3.6%
    Total 56.4%

    Meet the Managers

    Kate Fox

    Kate is an investment manager and decision maker in the Positive Change Team. Kate joined Baillie Gifford in 2002 and became a partner of the firm in 2020. She is a CFA Charterholder and graduated MA in Economics and Maths from the University of Edinburgh in 2001.

    Kate believes the financial community plays a crucial role in creating a more sustainable world for future generations. Kate’s experience analysing smaller companies has left her with a natural enthusiasm for businesses that address unmet needs or challenge the status quo, as well as an appreciation of their long-term potential.

    Lee Qian

    Lee is an investment manager and decision maker in the Positive Change Team. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2012 and has previously worked as an analyst on the Developed Asia, International Growth, Global Income Growth and International Alpha strategies. Lee is a CFA Charterholder and graduated BA (Hons) in Economics and Management from the University of Oxford in 2012.  
     
    Lee grew up in China during a period of incredible economic and social progress, when hundreds of millions of people were lifted out of poverty and the standard of living improved for the majority of the population. Witnessing that has influenced Lee deeply and he has been interested in development since.

    Meet the Senior Impact Analysts

    Ed Whitten

    Ed is an impact director and decision maker in the Positive Change Team. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2018.  Ed graduated with a BA (Hons) in History from Newcastle University in 2008 and an MSc in Sustainable Development from London’s School of Oriental and African Studies in 2020. Prior to joining Baillie Gifford, Ed worked for three years in a consultancy advising investors, insurers and corporates on risk management and social impact in emerging and frontier markets. Ed started his career as an officer in the British Army, latterly working in a cross-government role on the UK government.
     
    Ed’s experience of working in and studying developing countries drives his desire to work towards a more sustainable future that leaves no one behind. Ed believes that thoughtful and responsible investment in companies achieving financial, social and environmental returns has enormous potential to catalyse positive change in the corporate landscape, build trust in capital markets and help support solutions to global challenges.

    Apricot Wilson

    Apricot is a senior impact analyst and decision maker in the Positive Change Team. She joined Baillie Gifford in 2023 and is a CFA Charterholder and has an MBA from the China Europe International Business School in Shanghai. Apricot’s first degree was in Modern and Medieval Languages from the University of Cambridge. Prior to working at Baillie Gifford, Apricot completed the graduate training programme at Aberdeen Asset Management, before working for Investing for Development SICAV, a Luxembourg-based blended fund focused on development finance.
     
    Having worked in development, Apricot has been impressed by the power of financial markets to generate positive societal change. She has a particular interest in opportunities which support those living at the base of the economic pyramid.

    How to Invest

    You can invest in our funds via a number of fund platforms, please see the links opposite. Information on the range of funds available through platforms can be found in our Platform Matrix.

    Please note that we do not have the facility for you to invest directly with us in our Investment Trusts and we do not offer ISAs, SIPPS or Share Plans.

    Please also note that we do not have an online service for individual investors.

    Further information on our funds can be found in the relevant Key Investor Information and Prospectus Documents, which are available in English and will be sent to you free of charge on request.

    Baillie Gifford does not sponsor, maintain or have any control over the content of any other websites. Therefore, we are not responsible for the adequacy or accuracy of any of the information you may view, nor do we undertake to ensure successful transmission to any linked website.

    How to Invest

    Getting Financial Advice

    At Baillie Gifford we don’t provide financial advice, but we do try our best to provide you with all the information we think you might need to make investment decisions. Of course, we realise there are occasions when you may want the advice of an expert.

    Using professional financial advice

    An authorised intermediary can give you advice and help on how best to manage your financial affairs based on your circumstances and investment aspirations. They can also help keep track of all your different investment interests, saving you a lot of time and bookkeeping.

    Finding a financial adviser near you

    If you want to use an authorised intermediary, MyLocalAdviser is a website that allows you to search for authorised intermediaries in your area. You can visit their site on www.mylocaladviser.co.uk

    Documents

    You can access any literature about the Fund here, either by downloading or requesting a copy by post (where available).

    To download any document you will need Adobe Reader. Please note that we can now provide you with Braille and audio transcriptions of our literature on request. It may take up to 10 days for the transcription to be completed dependent on the size of the document.

    Investment intelligence

    Sustainability-related disclosures and climate reports

    Risks

    Any investment in an investment trust involves risk. You should be aware of the following risks when considering investing.

    Past performance

    Past performance is not a guide to future performance.

    The value of your investment

    The investment trusts managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Limited are listed UK companies and are not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 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.

    Overseas investment

    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.

    Emerging Markets

    The Trust invests in emerging markets where difficulties in dealing, settlement and custody could arise, resulting in a negative impact on the value of your investment.

    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.

    Share 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.

    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 to obtain, increase or reduce exposure to assets and may result in the Trust being leveraged. Derivatives are most often used to compensate for possible unfavourable currency and market movements. This may result in greater movements (down or up) in the net asset value of the Trust. It is not our intention that the use of derivatives will significantly alter the overall risk profile of the Trust. A further risk exists in respect of the counterparty with whom the derivative transaction is made. Due care and diligence is exercised in the selection of counterparties, however, the possibility of the counterparty failing to pay sums due to the Trust still remains.

    Sustainable and Responsible Investment

    The Fund invests in companies whose products or behaviour make a positive impact on society and/or the environment. This means the Fund will not invest in certain sectors and companies and the universe of investments available to the Fund will be more limited than other funds that do not apply such criteria. The Fund therefore may have different returns than a fund which has no such restrictions.

    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.

    Charges to Capital

    The Trust charges 75% of the investment management fee and borrowing costs to capital which reduces the capital value. Also, where income is low, the remaining expenses may be greater than the total income received, meaning the Trust may not pay a dividend and the capital value would be further reduced.

    Tax Rates

    You should note that tax rates and reliefs may change at any time and their value depends on your circumstances.

    Regulation

    The Trust is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

    Information subject to change

    The information and opinions expressed within this website are subject to change without notice.

    Not Investment Advice

    This information has been issued and approved by Baillie Gifford & Co Limited and does not in any way constitute investment advice.

    Suitability for retail distribution

    Please note that the Company currently conducts its affairs, and intends to continue to conduct its affairs, so that the Company’s ordinary shares can be recommended by Independent Financial Advisers to ordinary retail investors in accordance with the FCA’s rules in relation to non-mainstream pooled investment products (NMPI). The Company’s ordinary shares are excluded from the FCA’s restrictions which apply to non-mainstream pooled investment products because they are shares in an investment trust.

    Disclaimers

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