# Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC (BGFD)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/bgfd · ISIN GB0000485838 · 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, BGFD (Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC, ISIN GB0000485838) closed at £10.98 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by +9.1% (income paid out is not included), or −13.7% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Baillie Gifford Japan 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: **£10.98** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | BGFD |
| ISIN | GB0000485838 |
| 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 | +19.61% | +16.35% | price only |
| 3 years | +62.91% | +47.91% | price only |
| 5 years | +9.15% | -13.69% | price only |

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

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −22.6%, 2023 −7.0%, 2024 +0.1%, 2025 +25.2%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +23.6%. Returns of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +18.7%; to 30/09/2025: +25.9%; to 30/09/2024: +5.8%; to 30/09/2023: −3.6%; to 30/09/2022: −32.6%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -22.6% | -29.1% | Price |
| 2023 | -7.0% | -10.7% | Price |
| 2024 | +0.1% | -3.3% | Price |
| 2025 | +25.2% | +20.9% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +23.6% | +20.2% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 20.45% | -11.84% |
| 3 years | 18.33% | -13.36% |
| 5 years | 19.57% | -39.06% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 20.4% over 1 year, 18.3% over 3 years, 19.6% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC since October 2021, in pounds: −39.1% from 05/11/2021 to 20/10/2023. The lowest 12-month return of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −35.6% (12 months to 17/06/2022); the highest was +34.1% (12 months to 24/10/2025). On 30/09/2026 the price of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC was at its highest weekly close since October 2021, in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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