Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| LSE: USA FTSE 250 component | |
| Industry | Investment management |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
Key people | Gary Robinson, Co-manager Kirsty Gibson, Co-manager |
| Website | Official site |
Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust (LSE: USA) is a large British investment trust dedicated to investments in United States-based companies. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.[1] It is managed by Edinburgh-based investment manager Baillie Gifford[2] and the Chairman is Tom Burnet.[3]
History
The company was established in 2018.[4] The managers were authorised to have up to 50% of the portfolio invested in unlisted companies, a higher proportion than some other investment trusts.[5]
In December 2025, the US hedge fund, Saba Capital Management, blocked a proposed merger between Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust and Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust.[6]
References
- ^ "FTSE UK Index Series Quarterly Review September 2020". FTSE Russell. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Baillie Gifford To Move HQ To £350m Haymarket Block". Scottish Financial Review. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Audrey Baxter and Tom Burnet join board of BMO Private Equity Trust". Scottish Financial News. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Baillie Gifford to launch a US growth trust". Investors Chronicle. 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Baillie Gifford doubles down on private companies". Trust.net. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Activist investor Saba blocks Baillie Gifford trust merger". The Herald. 3 December 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
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