Baillie Gifford & Co.

Investment Strategy

Baillie Gifford pursues a long-term, research-driven investment strategy, relentlessly seeking out companies and assets with the potential for sustained, exceptional growth. The firm focuses on building deep relationships with entrepreneurs and industry leaders, aiming to identify a small number of outstanding businesses worldwide. Its philosophy emphasizes patience, running investments for many years, often holding through market volatility and letting returns compound. Baillie Gifford is best known for its aggressive growth equity approach, particularly in technology and innovation-led companies, both private and public. The firm’s style has led it to early investments in high-growth technology stocks and private companies, reflecting a belief in supporting transformative progress. An integral part of its ethos is responsible investment, supporting progressive management and long-term corporate value creation.