Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LON:BGUK) Trading 1% Higher - Should You Buy?

Key Points

• Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LON:BGUK) experienced a 1% increase in stock price during mid-day trading, reaching a last traded price of GBX 202 ($2.72).
• The Trust focuses on achieving capital growth primarily from UK listed equities, aiming for returns that exceed the FTSE All-Share Index over a five-year investment horizon.
• With a market capitalization of £247.80 million, the Trust has a high price-to-earnings ratio of 1,677.74 and significant debt-to-equity ratio of 8.46, indicating financial leverage.

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust plc (LON:BGUK - )'s stock price shot up 1% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as GBX 203 ($2.74) and last traded at GBX 202 ($2.72). 160,592 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 44% from the average session volume of 288,398 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 200 ($2.70).

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust Price Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of £247.80 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 1,677.74 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.46, a current ratio of 0.29 and a quick ratio of 0.48. The business's fifty day moving average price is GBX 202.26 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 193.65.

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust Company Profile

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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