Capital at risk

Imagine the future

We are a long-term investment manager, dedicated to discovering the innovations and changemakers that deliver exceptional growth opportunities for you.

Empowering you

Research-driven investments. A commitment to long-termism. Partnerships with visionary trailblazers that strengthen our portfolios. Discover how your future fuels our passion for progress and quest for growth.

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Our history

Continuity and heritage

Since its inception, Baillie Gifford has dedicated itself to discovering global growth opportunities. Today, we leverage the stability and expertise honed over many decades to serve you.

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Our culture

Curious, patient, brave

We are inquisitive, act with a long-term mindset and are prepared to stand
apart from the noisy crowd. These characteristics guide all the decisions
we take on your behalf.

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Responsible investment

Invest, responsibly

Growth comes when companies innovate to meet society’s needs. That can involve the electrification of transport or using AI to develop better medicines. We support management’s focus on long-term goals.

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Disruption Week 2025

Vision amid volatility

Over the course of our most recent Disruption Week, four Baillie Gifford investment managers shared some of the topics and companies exciting them during this period of rapid change. This year’s sessions focused on: emerging market innovators, Europe’s next generation of winners, private company pioneers and fresh ideas from Silicon Valley.

Podcast

Short briefings

Frank, often contrarian opinions from our investors and other experts on the importance of long-term thinking.

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Investment beliefs

Clear and concise

Explore our investment philosophy and how we seek out the best assets on your behalf. Our decision-makers get straight to the point in these brief video explainers.

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Disruption Week

New horizons of growth

Discover powerful forces driving the growth of some of the world’s most exciting companies, from the urgent need to repair crumbling infrastructure to the falling cost of rocket launches. 

Explore the disruptors

Insights

Our investment managers and specialists tell you about groundbreaking companies and other forces influencing their pursuit of growth.

Actual investing revisited

In this keynote paper, partner Stuart Dunbar reaffirms the importance of active investment management to a healthy capitalist system. It's long-term engaged shareholders, he argues, who nurture the great growth-creating companies.
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May 2025
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Actual investors

Long-term vision

We understand that the proper aim of the investment business is to direct capital to creating the goods and services that improve everyone’s lives.

Fraud protection starts with you

Fraud by unknown external parties is a prevalent issue in the fund management industry due to the financial nature of the services provided. At Baillie Gifford, we are committed to combating these activities and urge you to stay vigilant against suspicious online or unsolicited communications.

For more information on known fraudulent occurrences and tips on how to protect yourself, please visit our Fraudulent Activity Help Page.