# Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC (BGS)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/bgs · ISIN GB00BFXYH242 · 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, BGS (Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC, ISIN GB00BFXYH242) closed at £1.75 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by −27.0% (income paid out is not included), or −42.3% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon 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: **£1.75** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | BGS |
| ISIN | GB00BFXYH242 |
| 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 | +31.53% | +27.95% | price only |
| 3 years | +41.98% | +28.91% | price only |
| 5 years | -27.00% | -42.27% | price only |

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

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −30.5%, 2023 −14.1%, 2024 −15.2%, 2025 +14.6%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +36.4%. Returns of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +31.1%; to 30/09/2025: +12.6%; to 30/09/2024: −7.5%; to 30/09/2023: −17.1%; to 30/09/2022: −40.7%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -30.5% | -36.3% | Price |
| 2023 | -14.1% | -17.5% | Price |
| 2024 | -15.2% | -18.0% | Price |
| 2025 | +14.6% | +10.7% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +36.4% | +32.6% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 20.62% | -12.11% |
| 3 years | 18.62% | -24.47% |
| 5 years | 20.19% | -60.20% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 20.6% over 1 year, 18.6% over 3 years, 20.2% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC since October 2021, in pounds: −60.2% from 05/11/2021 to 04/04/2025. The lowest 12-month return of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −41.6% (12 months to 17/06/2022); the highest was +40.6% (12 months to 22/05/2026). On 30/09/2026 the price of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC was 30.1% 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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