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Baillie Gifford European Class B - Income (GBP)

Sell:2,062.00p Buy:2,062.00p Change: 3.00p (0.15%)
Prices as at 1 May 2026
Sell:2,062.00p
Buy:2,062.00p
Change: 3.00p (0.15%)
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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Prices as at 1 May 2026
Sell:2,062.00p
Buy:2,062.00p
Change: 3.00p (0.15%)
Prices as at 1 May 2026
You can buy or sell holdings in this fund through a Stocks and Shares ISA, Lifetime ISA, SIPP or Fund and Share Account
Invest now
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

Europe has been blighted by political issues in recent years. And some European economies are struggling with high levels of debt and unemployment. But it's important to disconnect a region's economic prospects from its stock market prospects. Europe is home to lots of successful businesses that make money across the globe - from the US to high-growth areas like Asia and emerging markets. That means their prospects aren't heavily reliant on Europe's economy. Some investors have overlooked the region in recent years. But we think Europe is a great place to invest for the long term and there are plenty of high quality fund managers to choose from.

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

01/05/21 to 01/05/22 01/05/22 to 01/05/23 01/05/23 to 01/05/24 01/05/24 to 01/05/25 01/05/25 to 01/05/26
Annual return -26.55% -2.54% 4.29% -2.27% -1.28%

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

Manager Name: Chris Howarth
Manager start date: 1 January 2024
Manager located in: United Kingdom

Christopher is an investment manager in the European Equity Team and a named investment manager on the European Fund. He was previously an analyst in the US Equities Team. Before joining Baillie Gifford in 2019, Christopher was a researcher for a think tank in Westminster. He studied Classics at Trinity College, Cambridge and was the 2015/16 Choate Fellow at Harvard University.

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Manager Name: Chris Davies
Manager start date: 2 September 2019
Manager located in: Edinburgh

Chris is an investment manager in the European Equity Team and has been a member of the International Alpha Portfolio Construction Group since 2021. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2012. He graduated BA (Hons) in Music from the University of Oxford in 2009, MMus in Music Performance from the Royal Welsh School of Music and Drama in 2010 and MSc in Music, Mind and Brain from Goldsmiths College in 2011.

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Manager Name: Joe Faraday
Manager start date: 30 April 2026
Manager located in:

Joe is head of our European Equities Team and the lead decision maker for the European Growth Trust. He is also a member of the International All Cap Portfolio Construction Group. Joe joined Baillie Gifford in 2002 and has worked across European, International and Emerging Markets equities. He has extensive experience engaging with both company management teams and clients, and an investment philosophy centred on identifying durable growth businesses through thorough fundamental research and careful capital allocation. Joe graduated with an MEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge in 2002 and gained an MBA from the University of Edinburgh in 2009. He is a CFA Charterholder.

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