The Schiehallion Fund was given a low-key launch by Baillie Gifford in March 2019 as it was designed primarily for institutional investors. After a recent $700m fundraising, it’s now become one of Baillie Gifford’s largest investment trusts.
Baillie Gifford’s newest investment trust, Keystone Positive Change, got off to a volatile start earlier this year but its managers have their eyes fixed firmly on the long term.
Possibly the hardest decision the directors of an investment trust have to make is when to change management firm.
Baillie Gifford’s plan for world domination continues. It has been put forward as the new manager of Keystone Investment Trust, which is set to adopt its ‘Positive Change’ investment philosophy.
The Chinese stock market has been one of 2020’s top performers. Up 19% in sterling terms, it’s well ahead of the US’s 10% gain and the UK’s sickly 19% drop.
The various investment trusts and funds run by Baillie Gifford are dominating the performance charts this year. It’s no flash in the pan, though, as their long-term record is arguably even more impressive.
Scottish American Investment Company, often just called SAINTS, is the second-oldest investment trust and the only income-focused investment trust managed by Baillie Gifford.
Regular readers will be aware that I do love a good global investment trust. But I wanted to see how well they have performed relative to world markets over the very long term.
Monks Investment Trust has seen a big upturn in its performance in recent years but a change at the top is due to take place next April.
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