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Baillie Gifford Japanese Class B - Accumulation (GBP)

Sell:1,851.00p Buy:1,851.00p Change: 20.00p (1.09%)
Prices as at 21 November 2024
Sell:1,851.00p
Buy:1,851.00p
Change: 20.00p (1.09%)
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 21 November 2024
Sell:1,851.00p
Buy:1,851.00p
Change: 20.00p (1.09%)
Prices as at 21 November 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): 0.64%
Ongoing saving from HL: 0.00%
Net ongoing charge: 0.64%
There are other unit types of this fund available:
Class B - Income (GBP) (Net ongoing charge 0.64%)

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:
Matthew Brett
Fund launch date: 8 October 1984
Sector: Japan
Fund size: £1,391 million
Number of holdings: 60
Fund type: OEIC
Accumulation/income: Accumulation
Dealing frequency: Daily
Valuation point: 10:00
Trustee: NatWest Trustee and Depositary Services Limited
Minimum investment: £100.00
Available in a regular savings plan: Yes
Minimum regular savings value: £25.00

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Performance

20/11/19 to 20/11/20 20/11/20 to 20/11/21 20/11/21 to 20/11/22 20/11/22 to 20/11/23 20/11/23 to 20/11/24
Annual return 13.75% 10.46% -18.34% -3.32% 6.64%

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

HL Research

This fund invests in companies based in Japan. It focuses on larger companies but invests more in medium-sized companies than some other funds in the Japan sector. Investments in smaller businesses adds risk. The fund is managed in line with Baillie Gifford's growth-focused investment philosophy, with a focus on companies...

Our latest article

In this fund update, Lead Investment Analyst Kate Marshall shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG integration, cost and performance of the Baillie Gifford Japanese fund.

Fund Objective

The fund aims to outperform (after deduction of costs) the TOPIX, as stated in sterling, by at least 1.5% per annum over rolling five-year periods.

Income Details

Historic yield : 0.98%
Income paid: Annually
Type of payment: Dividend
Ex-dividend date: 30 April 2025
Payment date: 30 June 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
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP. 6.91%
RAKUTEN GROUP 5.42%
SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST GROUP 4.87%
SBI HOLDINGS 3.58%
GMO INTERNET 3.25%
NINTENDO CO. 3.23%
RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO. 3.15%
SONY CORP 3.03%
CYBERAGENT 2.98%
MS&AD INSURANCE GROUP HOLDINGS 2.60%
Sector Weight
Software & Computer Services 16.00%
Industrial Engineering 9.45%
Leisure Goods 8.33%
Telecommunications Service Providers 6.91%
Investment Banking & Brokerage Services 6.55%
Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores 5.94%
Technology Hardware & Equipment 5.32%
Banks 4.87%
Personal Goods 4.79%
Electronic & Electrical Equipment 3.95%
Country Weight
Japan 99.86%
Cash and Equiv. 0.14%

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 21 November 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 30 September 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.