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Baillie Gifford Defensive Growth Class B - Income (GBP)

Sell:98.63p Buy:98.63p Change: 0.05p (0.05%)
Prices as at 24 December 2024
Sell:98.63p
Buy:98.63p
Change: 0.05p (0.05%)
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
Prices as at 24 December 2024
Sell:98.63p
Buy:98.63p
Change: 0.05p (0.05%)
Prices as at 24 December 2024
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
The selling price currently displayed is higher than the buying price. This can occur temporarily for a variety of reasons; shortly before the market opens, after the market closes or because of extraordinary price volatility during the trading day.
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Charges and Savings

Initial charges
Initial charge: 0.00%
Initial saving from HL: 0.00%
Net initial charge: 0.00%
HL dealing charge: Free
Annual charges
Performance fee: No  
Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): 0.61%
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.00%
Net ongoing charge: 0.61%
There are other unit types of this fund available:
Class B - Accumulation (GBP) (Net ongoing charge 0.61%)

In some cases the ongoing savings are provided by our loyalty bonus. Loyalty bonuses are tax-free in an ISA or SIPP. However, they may be subject to tax in a Fund & Share Account which would, in effect, reduce their value and increase the net ongoing charge.


Other Information

Unit type: Unbundled
Manager:
Multiple
Fund launch date: 20 May 2022
Sector: Targeted Absolute Return
Fund size: £303 million
Number of holdings: 156
Fund type: OEIC
Accumulation/income: Income
Dealing frequency: Daily
Valuation point: 10:00
Trustee: NatWest Trustee and Depositary Services Limited
Minimum investment: £100.00
Available in a regular savings plan: No
Minimum regular savings value: n/a

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Performance

24/12/19 to 24/12/20 24/12/20 to 24/12/21 24/12/21 to 24/12/22 24/12/22 to 24/12/23 24/12/23 to 24/12/24
Annual return n/a n/a n/a 6.29% 3.75%

Please remember past performance is not a guide to future returns. Where no data is shown, figures are not available. This information is provided to help you choose your own investments, remember they can fall as well as rise in value so you may not get back the original amount invested.

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Our view on this fund

The Wealth Shortlist features funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. If a fund is not on the Shortlist, this is not a recommendation to sell; however, if you are thinking of adding to your investments, we believe the Wealth Shortlist is a good place to start. View funds on the Wealth Shortlist »

Fund Objective

The Sub-fund aims to achieve (after deduction of costs) • an annualised return over rolling five-year periods that is 3.5% more than UK Base Rate • a positive return over rolling three-year periods • annualised volatility of returns over rolling five year periods that is below 10% The Sub-fund also aims to have a carbon footprint that is lower than that of the Sub-fund’s stated carbon budget. The carbon budget is set in absolute terms and will decrease at a steady annual rate of 7% per annum.

Income Details

Historic yield : 2.35%
Income paid: Bi-annually
Type of payment: Dividend
Ex-dividend date: 31 December 2024 30 June 2025
Payment date: 28 February 20254 31 August 20254

This data is provided by Broadridge. HL accepts no responsibility for its accuracy and you should independently check data before making any investment decision. All yields are variable and not guaranteed. Information correct as at 31 July 2024.

Security Weight
Australia 4.25% (Green Bond) 21/06/2034 5.15%
Citi/BG EM Equity ETN (c) 4.49%
Leadenhall Leadenhall UCITS ILS Fund Class B 3.34%
3i Infrastructure Plc 3i Infrastructure plc Ord NPV 2.72%
Prytania Investment Advisors LLP Galene Class C 2.59%
Aegon ABS Opportunity Fund Acc 2.55%
Plutus CLO Fund 2.52%
Baillie Gifford Responsible Global Equity Income Class C 2.50%
Greencoat UK Wind Plc Greencoat UK Wind Ord GBP0.01 2.45%
InfraRed Capital Partners The Renewables Infrastructure Group Ord NPV 2.45%
Sector Weight
Bonds 29.09%
Non-Classified 15.92%
Managed Funds 11.23%
Equity Investment Instruments 10.92%
Real Estate Investment Trusts 7.76%
Electricity 7.19%
Cash and Equiv. 4.13%
Gas, Water & Multi-utilities 3.75%
Commodities 2.64%
Alternative Trading Strategies 1.28%
Country Weight
Non-Classified 26.11%
United States 12.30%
Managed Funds 11.23%
Australia 5.85%
Direct Property and REITs 5.21%
United Kingdom 5.03%
Cash and Equiv. 4.13%
Commodities 2.64%
Alternative Trading Strategies 2.59%
Spain 2.03%

Data policy - All information should be used for indicative purposes only. You should independently check data before making any investment decision. HL cannot guarantee that the data is accurate or complete, and accepts no responsibility for how it may be used. Prices provided by Morningstar, correct as at 24 December 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 31 October 2024.

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You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account

4 If you elect to receive the income from an ISA or a Fund & Share Account, we will collect any dividends for you and then pay them directly into your bank account within the first 10 working days of the following month.