# Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC GBP (BGUK)

**Source:** https://fundology.uk/fund/bguk · ISIN GB0007913485 · 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, BGUK (Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC GBP, ISIN GB0007913485) closed at £2.16 on the London Stock Exchange. Over the five years to 30/09/2026 its price changed by −5.7% (income paid out is not included), or −25.4% after UK CPIH inflation.

## Summary

Baillie Gifford UK 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: **£2.16** (30/09/2026).

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker (LSE) | BGUK |
| ISIN | GB0007913485 |
| 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 | +6.93% | +4.02% | price only |
| 3 years | +42.48% | +29.36% | price only |
| 5 years | -5.68% | -25.41% | price only |

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

## Calendar-year returns

Calendar-year returns of Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included): 2022 −31.5%, 2023 0.0%, 2024 +8.0%, 2025 +14.5%; 2026 to 30/09/2026 +5.4%. Returns of Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) over the 12 months to 30/09/2026: +9.1%; to 30/09/2025: +9.4%; to 30/09/2024: +15.7%; to 30/09/2023: +7.9%; to 30/09/2022: −40.3%.

| Year | Return | After CPIH inflation | Measured as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -31.5% | -37.3% | Price |
| 2023 | +0.0% | -4.0% | Price |
| 2024 | +8.0% | +4.3% | Price |
| 2025 | +14.5% | +10.6% | Price |
| 2026 to 30/09/2026 | +5.4% | +2.4% | Price |

## Risk metrics

| Window | Volatility | Max drawdown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 17.32% | -12.80% |
| 3 years | 16.53% | -15.52% |
| 5 years | 19.67% | -41.56% |

## Largest fall

Volatility of Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC GBP in pounds, annualised from weekly returns to 30/09/2026: 17.3% over 1 year, 16.5% over 3 years, 19.7% over 5 years. Largest fall in the price of Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC GBP since October 2021, in pounds: −41.6% from 19/11/2021 to 27/10/2023. The lowest 12-month return of Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC GBP in pounds (price only, income paid out not included) since January 2021 was −39.8% (12 months to 02/09/2022); the highest was +26.1% (12 months to 25/10/2024). On 30/09/2026 the price of Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC GBP was 11.1% below its highest weekly close since October 2021 (19/11/2021), in pounds.

## Charges & eligibility

- ISA eligible: yes
- SIPP eligible: yes

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