Baillie Gifford US Growth (LON:USA) Shares Up 0.9% - Here's Why

Key Points

• Shares of Baillie Gifford US Growth increased by 0.9%, trading at GBX 269 ($3.64) during mid-day on Monday, with a significant volume drop of 62% compared to average trading sessions.
• The company reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of GBX (2.54), with a notable net margin of 93.74% and a return on equity of 14.55%.
• Baillie Gifford US Growth focuses on long-term capital growth through investments in equities primarily of companies based in the United States, with no more than 50% of assets invested in private companies.

Shares of Baillie Gifford US Growth (LON:USA - Get Free Report) shot up 0.9% during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as high as GBX 269 ($3.64) and last traded at GBX 269 ($3.64). 437,895 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 62% from the average session volume of 1,165,311 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 266.50 ($3.61).

Baillie Gifford US Growth Price Performance

The company's 50-day simple moving average is GBX 262.03 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 242.25. The stock has a market capitalization of £751.92 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 572.71.

Baillie Gifford US Growth (LON:USA - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 12th. The company reported GBX (2.54) EPS for the quarter. Baillie Gifford US Growth had a net margin of 93.74% and a return on equity of 14.55%.

Baillie Gifford US Growth Company Profile

The Trust aims to produce long-term capital growth by investing predominantly in equities of companies which are incorporated, domiciled or conducting a significant portion of their business in the United States of America. The maximum amount which may be invested directly in private companies shall not exceed 50% of the total assets of the Company, measured at the time of investment.

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