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Baillie Gifford Strategic Bond Class B - Income (GBP)

Sell:76.74p Buy:76.74p Change: 0.03p (0.04%)
Prices as at 6 June 2025
Sell:76.74p
Buy:76.74p
Change: 0.03p (0.04%)
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Prices as at 6 June 2025
Sell:76.74p
Buy:76.74p
Change: 0.03p (0.04%)
Prices as at 6 June 2025
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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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

Strategic bond funds have the freedom to invest across the fixed-interest spectrum, from traditional government and corporate bonds to higher-risk high-yield bonds. They can also invest up to 20% of the fund overseas and potentially benefit from currency movements. But this relies on the skill of the fund manager in making the right calls. Given the huge flexibility fund managers in this sector have, each fund should be judged on its own merits. Some focus on generating an income while others try to grow investors' money, or shelter it when times get tougher.

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

06/06/20 to 06/06/21 06/06/21 to 06/06/22 06/06/22 to 06/06/23 06/06/23 to 06/06/24 06/06/24 to 06/06/25
Annual return 6.40% -10.08% -5.86% 11.07% 7.24%

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: Theo Golden
Manager start date: 31 December 2024
Manager located in: UK

Theo is an investment manager in the Credit Team, co-managing our Strategic Bond Strategy, and chair of the Corporate Credit Macro Group. Prior to joining Baillie Gifford in 2021, Theo was a financial journalist from 2019, with roles at news outlets including Bloomberg, Business Insider, and Mergermarket. Theo graduated BA in Music from Durham University in 2020 and is a CFA Charterholder.

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Manager Name: Rob Baltzer
Manager start date: 1 March 2024
Manager located in: Edinburgh

Robert is Head of Credit Research and co-manager of the Strategic Bond Strategy. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2001 on the graduate scheme, becoming an investment grade bond manager in 2004 before going on to manage high yield portfolios in 2010. He is responsible for running the corporate credit portion of the Managed strategy. Robert has managed strategic bond strategies since 2012. He graduated MMath from Durham University in 2001 and is a CFA Charterholder.

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Manager Name: Lesley Dunn
Manager start date: 10 January 2018
Manager located in: Edinburgh

Lesley is Head of Credit and co-manager of the Strategic Bond Strategy. She is a member of the Multi Asset and Income Leadership Group and the Sustainable Income Portfolio Construction Group. Lesley joined Baillie Gifford in 2016 and became a partner of the firm 2023. Prior to this, she spent 15 years at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership. Lesley graduated BSc (Hons) in Maths, Statistics & Economics from Strathclyde University in 2000 and is a CFA Charterholder.

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