Baillie Gifford US Growth (LON:USA) Shares Up 1.6% - Should You Buy?

Baillie Gifford US Growth (LON:USA - Get Free Report) shares traded up 1.6% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as GBX 221.50 ($2.95) and last traded at GBX 221.50 ($2.95). 433,879 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 77% from the average session volume of 1,861,779 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 218 ($2.90).

Baillie Gifford US Growth Stock Up 2.1 %

The firm has a market cap of £649.65 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.73. The company's 50-day moving average price is GBX 223.56 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 247.11.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Susan Inglis purchased 6,750 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 13th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 228 ($3.04) per share, for a total transaction of £15,390 ($20,506.33). 1.35% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.