Private Companies: our philosophy
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The active edge: the case for growth in uncertain times
Uncertainty about the future has made investors wary, compressing valuations of growth stocks across a wide range of industries.
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Emerging markets: from imitators to innovators
Emerging markets have evolved from manufacturing hubs to innovation powerhouses, with companies turning local constraints to competitive advantage.
About Baillie Gifford
Baillie Gifford is a 118-year-old, Edinburgh-based global investment manager actively pursuing resilient companies with the aim of delivering strong long-term returns for our clients. Our independent private partnership structure allows us to provide patient capital to innovative growth businesses as these companies disrupt their industries and the world.
Research & Insights
Emerging markets: home to world-class companies
Andrew Keiller explains why EM is now producing more standout businesses.
Emerging markets: re-globalisation
Qian Zhang explores why a multipolar world could increasingly favour EM.
Emerging Markets: are you missing the point?
Global equity portfolios remain systematically underweight Emerging Markets despite these economies being home to many world-leading growth businesses.
Are we amidst a regime shift?
A new market regime is taking shape as higher rates and weaker globalisation change where growth can thrive.
Energy: oil shocks and emerging markets
Higher oil prices can ripple through emerging markets via currencies, inflation and interest rates.
Private companies: from Anthropic to Zetwerk – and other new investments
AI lab Anthropic, digital bank Revolut, Chinese social network Xiaohongshu and supply chain specialist Zetwerk are among our latest private growth company investments.
Stock story: Accton Technology
Accton Technology sits behind the data centres powering AI. Natalie Beattie explains how its networking expertise gives the company an important role in a fast-growing market.
The case for private growth investing
Private companies such as SpaceX, Bending Spoons and Tekever illustrate rapid exceptional business models and culture that supports rapid revenue growth.
Why international markets matter for growth investors.
International markets offer diverse sources of long-term growth. Discover why Baillie Gifford believe global stock selection remains essential for investors.
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What is an actual investor?
Partner Stuart Dunbar explains how making the best returns for our clients comes from discovering the companies that contribute most to progress over the long term.
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