# Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Plc (BGCG)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/bgcg · ISIN GB0003656021 · Data: TradingView (LSE closes and returns, delayed), issuer documents, ONS CPIH, FCA FIRDS

## At a glance

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As of 30/09/2026, BGCG (Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Plc, ISIN GB0003656021) closed at £2.90 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by −21.7% (income paid out is not included), or −38.1% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Plc is an investment trust. You buy and sell it through a share-dealing account or platform during stock-market hours, like a share.

Latest close: **£2.90** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | BGCG |
| ISIN | GB0003656021 |
| Category | Investment trusts |
| Type | Investment trust |
| Domicile | United Kingdom |

## Past returns (periods to 30/09/2026)

After the fund's ongoing charges. "Income reinvested" is total return; "price only" leaves out income paid out. Real returns are after ONS CPIH inflation.

| Window | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -9.09% | -11.56% | price only |
| 3 years | +36.79% | +24.20% | price only |
| 5 years | -21.73% | -38.10% | price only |

Returns: Fundology, from recorded daily closes. Inflation: ONS CPIH, latest month published.

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Plc in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −26.7%, 2023 −26.8%, 2024 +11.1%, 2025 +35.7%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 −3.3%. Returns of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Plc in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: −6.5%; to 30/09/2025: +46.2%; to 30/09/2024: −0.9%; to 30/09/2023: −14.9%; to 30/09/2022: −33.0%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -26.7% | -32.9% | Price |
| 2023 | -26.8% | -29.8% | Price |
| 2024 | +11.1% | +7.3% | Price |
| 2025 | +35.7% | +31.1% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | -3.3% | -6.0% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 18.90% | -11.85% |
| 3 years | 25.23% | -20.89% |
| 5 years | 28.36% | -57.11% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Plc in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 18.9% over 1 year, 25.2% over 3 years, 28.4% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Plc since October 2021, in pounds: −57.1% from 12/11/2021 to 13/09/2024. The lowest 12-month return of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Plc in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −46.8% (12 months to 28/10/2022); the highest was +68.0% (12 months to 12/09/2025). On 30/09/2026 the price of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Plc was 30.1% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (12/11/2021), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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