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Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LON:BGUK) Shares Up 0.2% - Here's Why

Written by MarketBeat
Updated September 17, 2025
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Key Points

  • Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's share price rose by 0.2%, closing at GBX 202 ($2.74), with trading volume down 83% compared to its average.
  • The Trust reported a net margin of 94.25% and a return on equity of 19.81% in its most recent earnings report.
  • Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust primarily invests in UK listed equities with a focus on achieving a total return that exceeds the FTSE All-Share Index.
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Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust plc (LON:BGUK - Get Free Report)'s share price rose 0.2% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as GBX 204 ($2.78) and last traded at GBX 202 ($2.75). Approximately 44,220 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 83% from the average daily volume of 264,040 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 201.50 ($2.75).

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust Trading Up 0.3%

The firm has a market cap of £243.51 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 1,648.67 and a beta of 1.04. The business's 50 day moving average price is GBX 202.87 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 192.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.46, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a current ratio of 0.29.

About Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust

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The Trust aims to achieve capital growth predominantly from investment in UK listed equities, with the aim of providing a total return in excess of the FTSE All-Share Index. Investments are made with a five year investment horizon and the portfolio is relatively concentrated with between 35 - 65 companies.

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