Baillie Gifford Pacific Class B Acc
Report And Accounts
Simplified Prospectus / KIID
Performance
Discrete performance - to last month end
| 28/02/20 to 28/02/21 |
28/02/21 to 28/02/22 |
28/02/22 to 28/02/23 |
28/02/23 to 28/02/24 |
28/02/24 to 28/02/25 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 81.3% | -9.8% | -12.2% | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| Sector | 31.6% | -6.3% | -1.6% | -2.0% | 10.1% |
| Rank | 1/104 | 71/107 | 98/113 | 22/113 | 84/114 |
| Quartile | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Annualised performance
| Annualised | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years to 28/02/25 |
5 Years to 28/02/25 |
10 Years to 28/02/25 |
||
| Fund | -0.7% | 9.9% | 10.0% | |
| Sector | 2.0% | 5.5% | 6.5% | |
| Rank | 82/113 | 5/104 | 2/83 | |
| Quartile | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight |
|---|---|
| TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 10.09 |
| TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED | 6.08 |
| SEA LIMITED | 3.64 |
| CNOOC LIMITED | 3.32 |
| RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 3.32 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD | 3.13 |
| ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORP | 2.83 |
| SK HYNIX | 2.73 |
| MEITUAN | 2.62 |
| MEDIATEK | 2.56 |
| Total | 40.33 |
Fund Aims
The fund aims to outperform (after deduction of costs) the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index, as stated in sterling, by at least 2% per annum over rolling five-year periods.
Fund Manager
Ben is an Investment Manager in the Emerging Markets Team. He joined Baillie Gifford in 2017 and has also worked in our UK, Global Discovery and Private Companies teams. He previously worked for RBS in their Group Strategy and Corporate Finance Team. He is also a Chartered Accountant and a CFA Charterholder. Ben graduated BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh in 2012.
Roderick joined Baillie Gifford in 2006 and is an Investment Manager in the Emerging Markets Equity Team. He has managed the Baillie Gifford Pacific Fund since 2010 and has been Manager of Pacific Horizon Investment Trust since 2021 (he was deputy from 2013). Since March 2020, he has also been a manager on the China strategy. He spent time in the UK and European Equity teams prior to joining the Emerging Markets Equity Team in 2008. Roderick graduated BSc (Hons) in Medical Biology from the University of Edinburgh in 2006.
Fund Overview
| Mid (10/03/2025) | 1225.00p |
| Historic yield | 1.58% |
| Fund size (31/01/2025) | £3048.09m |
| Number of holdings | 63 |
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.70% |
| Launch date | 20/03/2000 |
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 97.29% | |
| Investment Trusts | 1.49% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.06% | |
| UK Equities | 0.17% |
Important Information
Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Asset Allocation
| International Equities | 97.29% | |
| Investment Trusts | 1.49% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.06% | |
| UK Equities | 0.17% |
Equity Sector Breakdown
| Industry | Supersector | Sector | Subsector | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 36.94% | - | - | - | |
| Technology | - | 36.94% | - | - | |
| Technology Hardware & Equipment | - | - | 20.55% | - | |
| Semiconductors | - | - | - | 17.45% | |
| Production Technology Equipment | - | - | - | 2.14% | |
| Electronic Components | - | - | - | 0.96% | |
| Software & Computer Services | - | - | 16.40% | - | |
| Consumer Digital Services | - | - | - | 16.40% | |
| Financials | 19.85% | - | - | - | |
| Banks | - | 12.21% | - | - | |
| Banks | - | - | 12.21% | - | |
| Banks | - | - | - | 12.21% | |
| Insurance | - | 4.48% | - | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | 2.72% | - | |
| Life Insurance | - | - | - | 2.72% | |
| Non-life Insurance | - | - | 1.76% | - | |
| Insurance Brokers | - | - | - | 1.76% | |
| Financial Services | - | 3.16% | - | - | |
| Equity Investment Instruments | - | - | 1.49% | - | |
| Equity Investment Instruments | - | - | - | 1.49% | |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | - | - | 1.32% | - | |
| Asset Managers & Custodians | - | - | - | 0.94% | |
| Investment Services | - | - | - | 0.38% | |
| Finance & Credit Services | - | - | 0.34% | - | |
| Consumer Lending | - | - | - | 0.34% | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 10.64% | - | - | - | |
| Retail | - | 4.83% | - | - | |
| Retailers | - | - | 4.83% | - | |
| Diversified Retailers | - | - | - | 3.04% | |
| Specialty Retailers | - | - | - | 1.79% | |
| Consumer Products & Services | - | 3.13% | - | - | |
| Household Goods & Home Construction | - | - | 2.88% | - | |
| Household Appliance | - | - | - | 2.88% | |
| Personal Goods | - | - | 0.25% | - | |
| Clothing & Accessories | - | - | - | 0.25% | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | 1.76% | - | - | |
| Travel & Leisure | - | - | 1.76% | - | |
| Restaurants & Bars | - | - | - | 1.76% | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | 0.92% | - | - | |
| Automobiles & Parts | - | - | 0.92% | - | |
| Automobiles | - | - | - | 0.92% | |
| Telecommunications | 8.17% | - | - | - | |
| Telecommunications | - | 8.17% | - | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | 8.17% | - | |
| Telecommunications Equipment | - | - | - | 8.17% | |
| Real Estate | 6.93% | - | - | - | |
| Real Estate | - | 6.93% | - | - | |
| Real Estate Investment & Services | - | - | 6.93% | - | |
| Real Estate Holding and Development | - | - | - | 6.31% | |
| Real Estate Services | - | - | - | 0.62% | |
| Energy | 6.81% | - | - | - | |
| Energy | - | 6.81% | - | - | |
| Non-Renewable Energy | - | - | 6.81% | - | |
| Oil: Crude Producers | - | - | - | 3.49% | |
| Oil Refining and Marketing | - | - | - | 3.32% | |
| Basic Materials | 4.50% | - | - | - | |
| Basic Resources | - | 4.50% | - | - | |
| Industrial Metals & Mining | - | - | 2.34% | - | |
| Copper | - | - | - | 2.34% | |
| Precious Metals & Mining | - | - | 2.16% | - | |
| Gold Mining | - | - | - | 2.16% | |
| Industrials | 4.26% | - | - | - | |
| Industrial Goods & Services | - | 3.89% | - | - | |
| Industrial Engineering | - | - | 1.24% | - | |
| Machinery: Tools | - | - | - | 0.76% | |
| Machinery: Industrial | - | - | - | 0.48% | |
| Electronic & Electrical Equipment | - | - | 0.90% | - | |
| Electronic Equipment: Gauges & Meters | - | - | - | 0.90% | |
| Industrial Transportation | - | - | 0.88% | - | |
| Delivery Services | - | - | - | 0.88% | |
| General Industrials | - | - | 0.87% | - | |
| Diversified Industrials | - | - | - | 0.87% | |
| Construction & Materials | - | 0.37% | - | - | |
| Construction & Materials | - | - | 0.37% | - | |
| Building Materials: Other | - | - | - | 0.37% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.06% | - | - | - | |
| Consumer Staples | 0.84% | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | 0.48% | - | - | |
| Personal Care, Drug & Grocery Stores | - | - | 0.48% | - | |
| Drug Retailers | - | - | - | 0.48% | |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | - | 0.35% | - | - | |
| Food Producers | - | - | 0.35% | - | |
| Farming, Fishing, Ranching & Plantations | - | - | - | 0.35% | |
| Non-Classified | 0.00% | - | - | - | |
Regional Allocation
| Emerging Asia | 80.88% | |
| North America | 7.83% | |
| Developed Asia | 6.93% | |
| Non-Classified | 3.13% | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.06% | |
| UK | 0.17% |
Fixed Interest Currencies
| Non-Fixed Interest Assets | 85.70% | |
| Pound Sterling | 7.96% | |
| Euro | 2.00% | |
| Yen | 1.26% | |
| US Dollar | 1.01% | |
| Brazilian Real | 0.55% | |
| Other Currencies | 1.52% |
Regional Breakdown
| Region | Country | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging Asia | 80.88% | - | |
China
|
- | 22.40% | |
India
|
- | 18.16% | |
Taiwan
|
- | 18.05% | |
South Korea
|
- | 10.32% | |
Viet Nam
|
- | 7.14% | |
Indonesia
|
- | 2.82% | |
Kazakhstan
|
- | 1.98% | |
| North America | 7.83% | - | |
United States
|
- | 7.83% | |
| Developed Asia | 6.93% | - | |
Hong Kong
|
- | 6.93% | |
| Non-Classified | 3.13% | - | |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.06% | - | |
| UK | 0.17% | - | |
United Kingdom
|
- | 0.17% | |
Breakdown By Market Cap (%)
| Mega |
|
45.98% |
| Large |
|
10.60% |
| Medium |
|
18.47% |
| Small |
|
2.99% |
| Micro |
|
0.17% |
| Non-Classified |
|
20.73% |
| Cash |
|
1.06% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Stock | % Weight | Sector | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | 10.09% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Taiwan |
| 2 | TENCENT HOLDINGS LIMITED | 6.08% | Software & Computer Services | China |
| 3 | SEA LIMITED | 3.64% | Software & Computer Services | United States |
| 4 | CNOOC LIMITED | 3.32% | Non-Renewable Energy | Hong Kong |
| 5 | RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 3.32% | Non-Renewable Energy | India |
| 6 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD | 3.13% | Telecommunications Equipment | South Korea |
| 7 | ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORP | 2.83% | Telecommunications Equipment | Taiwan |
| 8 | SK HYNIX | 2.73% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | South Korea |
| 9 | MEITUAN | 2.62% | Software & Computer Services | China |
| 10 | MEDIATEK | 2.56% | Technology Hardware & Equipment | Taiwan |
Dual Aspect Equity Analysis
| UK Equities | Int'l Equities | UK Bonds | Int'l Bonds | UK Gilts | Property | Other | Cash & Equiv | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | - | 36.94% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 36.94% |
| Telecommunications | - | 8.17% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.17% |
| Financials | - | 18.36% | - | - | - | - | 1.49% | - | 19.85% |
| Real Estate | - | 6.93% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.93% |
| Consumer Discretionary | - | 10.64% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10.64% |
| Consumer Staples | - | 0.84% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.84% |
| Energy | 0.17% | 6.64% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6.81% |
| Industrials | - | 4.26% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.26% |
| Basic Materials | - | 4.50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.50% |
| Cash and Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.06% | 1.06% |
| Non-Classified | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Important Information
The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only.
Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Identification Codes
| Sedol Code | 0606323 |
| Mex Code | BGPAB |
| Isin Code | GB0006063233 |
| Citi Code | BE80 |
Fund Charges
| Entry Charge | 0.00% |
| Ongoing Charges | 0.70% |
Aims and Benchmark
| Aims | The fund aims to outperform (after deduction of costs) the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index, as stated in sterling, by at least 2% per annum over rolling five-year periods. |
| Benchmark | MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index + 2% |
| Benchmark Category | - |
| IA Sector | Asia Pacific Excluding Japan |
Fund Background
| Valuation frequency | Daily |
| Valuation point | 10:00 |
| Fund type | OEIC |
| Launch price | £1.00 |
| Fund currency | Pound Sterling |
| Fund domicile | United Kingdom |
| ISA allowable | Yes |
| SIPP allowable | Yes |
Distribution Details
| Income frequency | Annually |
| Distribution Type | Dividend |
| Distribution Payment Basis | Net |
Distribution Dates
| Ex dividend date(s) | Income payment date(s) |
|---|---|
| 30 April | 30 June |
Ratings
| FE Crown |  |
Effect of Deductions
| Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% | Assuming a growth rate of 7.00% |
|---|---|
| 5.00% | - |
Fund Administration
| Fund Trustee/Depository | NatWest Trustee and Depositary Services Limited |
| Fund Administrator | Internal |
| Fund Registrar | Internal |
| Fund Custodian | Bank of New York Mellon Trust & Depositary Co. Ltd |
Group Details
| Group name | Baillie Gifford & Co |
| Group address | Calton Square 1 Greenside Row Edinburgh EH1 3AN |
| Group telephone | 0800 917 4752 |
| Dealing telephone | 0800 917 4750 |
| trustenquiries@bailliegifford.com | |
| Homepage | www.bailliegifford.com/intermediaries |
| Fax number | 0131 275 3955 |
Dealing
| Minimum Investment | £1000 |
| Minimum Top Up | £0 |
| Minimum Regular Saving | £50 |
| Settlement Period: Buy | 3 days |
| Settlement Period: Sell | 3 days |
| Pricing Basis | Forward |
| Dealing Decimals | - |
Important Information
Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
Important Information
Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your client’s investment can go down as well as up and the amount your client gets back may be less than they put in.
This factsheet is for investment professionals and is for information purposes only. Should you wish to present any of this content to your client, please refer to similar pages on pru.co.uk. You should refer to your client’s policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.
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