# Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC GBP (BGEU)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/bgeu · ISIN GB00BMC7T380 · 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, BGEU (Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC GBP, ISIN GB00BMC7T380) closed at £1.20 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by −19.5% (income paid out is not included), or −36.3% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC GBP 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: **£1.20** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | BGEU |
| ISIN | GB00BMC7T380 |
| 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 | +12.15% | +9.10% | price only |
| 3 years | +45.63% | +32.23% | price only |
| 5 years | -19.46% | -36.31% | price only |

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

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −41.5%, 2023 +6.9%, 2024 −8.1%, 2025 +24.0%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +13.2%. Returns of Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +16.5%; to 30/09/2025: +11.2%; to 30/09/2024: +10.8%; to 30/09/2023: +5.2%; to 30/09/2022: −50.6%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -41.5% | -46.4% | Price |
| 2023 | +6.9% | +2.6% | Price |
| 2024 | -8.1% | -11.2% | Price |
| 2025 | +24.0% | +19.7% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +13.2% | +10.0% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 18.88% | -15.11% |
| 3 years | 17.92% | -16.40% |
| 5 years | 22.61% | -53.91% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC GBP in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 18.9% over 1 year, 17.9% over 3 years, 22.6% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC GBP since October 2021, in pounds: −53.9% from 05/11/2021 to 27/10/2023. The lowest 12-month return of Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −50.7% (12 months to 23/09/2022); the highest was +27.0% (12 months to 09/01/2026). On 30/09/2026 the price of Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC GBP was 26.7% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (05/11/2021), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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