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About the company
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC is an investment company. The Company is focused on achieving long-term capital growth principally through investment in medium to smaller-sized Japanese companies. The Company’s holdings are generally listed in Japan, although the portfolio can also include companies listed elsewhere whose business is predominantly in Japan, as well as unlisted companies. The Company’s portfolio is constructed through the identification of individual companies which offer long-term growth potential, typically over a three-to-five-year horizon. It invests in various sectors, including commerce and services, information, communication and utilities, electricals and electronics, manufacturing and machinery, chemicals and other materials, retail, financials and others. Baillie Gifford & Co Limited is the alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) of the Fund.
- Revenue in GBP (TTM)132.40m
- Net income in GBP123.43m
- Incorporated1981
- Employees0.00
- LocationBaillie Gifford Japan Trust PLCCalton Square, 1 Greenside RowEDINBURGH EH1 3ANUnited KingdomGBR
- Phone+44 13 1275 2000Fax+44 13 1275 3999
- Websitehttps://www.bailliegifford.com
Profile
| Management group(s) | Baillie Gifford & Co Limited. |
|---|---|
| AIC sector | Japan |
| ISIN | GB0000485838 |
| Launch date | 01 Dec 1981 |
| Share type | Ordinary Share |
| Structure | Investment Trust |
| Base currency | GBP |
Objective
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC aims to achieve long term capital growth principally through investment in medium to smaller sized Japanese companies which are believed to have above average prospects for growth.
Managed by
| Matthew Brett |
|---|
Management & contract fees
The annual management fee is 0.65% on the first £250 million of net assets and 0.55% on the remaining net assets, calculated and payable quarterly.
Peer analysis
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|---|---|---|
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Institutional shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % Held |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Global Investments LLCas of 15 Jan 2026 | 9.14m | 12.05% |
| 1607 Capital Partners LLCas of 31 Aug 2025 | 8.58m | 11.32% |
| Rathbones Investment Management Ltd.as of 31 Aug 2025 | 5.50m | 7.25% |
| Brewin Dolphin Ltd.as of 31 Aug 2025 | 4.64m | 6.11% |
| City of London Investment Management Co. Ltd.as of 31 Aug 2025 | 4.60m | 6.06% |
| Quilter Cheviot Ltd.as of 09 Sep 2025 | 3.70m | 4.88% |
| Investec Wealth & Investment Ltd.as of 31 Aug 2024 | 3.48m | 4.59% |
| Quilter Investors Ltd.as of 02 Jan 2026 | 2.10m | 2.78% |
| Hargreaves Lansdown Fund Managers Ltd.as of 02 Jan 2026 | 1.38m | 1.82% |
| UBS Financial Services, Inc.as of 02 Jan 2026 | 1.19m | 1.57% |
