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Baillie Gifford Investment Grade Bond Class B - Income (GBP)

Sell:85.72p Buy:85.72p Change: 0.21p (0.24%)
Prices as at 24 December 2024
Sell:85.72p
Buy:85.72p
Change: 0.21p (0.24%)
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Prices as at 24 December 2024
Sell:85.72p
Buy:85.72p
Change: 0.21p (0.24%)
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
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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.

Our view on this Fund

This fund does not feature on the Wealth Shortlist of funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. 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 »

Our view on the sector

Funds in this sector invest mainly in 'investment grade bonds'. These are issued by companies that are more likely to be able to repay their debts to bondholders. As such, they tend to offer lower yields than bonds issued by companies that are less likely to be able to pay off their debts. While they tend to offer lower yields than bonds issued by higher risk companies, prices of these bonds tend to be less volatile over time. We think a corporate bond fund could be a good addition to a diversified portfolio invested to generate income.

Performance Analysis

Performance analysis for this fund is not available.

Investment Philosophy

Investment philosophy for this fund is not available.

Process and Portfolio Construction

Process and portfolio construction for this fund are not available.

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Fund Track Record

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 6.81% -2.08% -18.78% 9.19% 3.16%

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.

Information about the fund

Fund manager biography

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Manager Name: Nektarios Chatzilefteris
Manager start date: 1 March 2024
Manager located in: -

Nektarios is an investment manager in the Credit Team, co-manging the Investment Grade Bond Strategy. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2020. Prior to joining Baillie Gifford, Nektarios served for 8 years as an artillery officer in the army followed by 4 years in a variety of banking and insurance roles. He graduated BSc in Military Operations Management and Battle Science from the Hellenic Military Academy in 2008 and MBA from the University of Macedonia in 2017. Nektarios also completed the CFA Program in 2019.

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Manager Name: Paul Dilworth
Manager start date: 20 December 2019
Manager located in: Edinburgh

Paul is an investment manager in the Credit Team and manages our investment grade bond funds. Before joining Baillie Gifford in 2019, he worked for almost 13 years at Kames Capital where he was responsible for managing a broad range of fixed income mandates, including Global Financial Credit, Global Absolute Return and Investment Grade Credit. Paul graduated BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from Heriot-Watt University in 2006 and is a CFA Charterholder.

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