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LONDON - Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust PLC has announced robust performance results for the year ending January 31, 2025, with the company’s net asset value total return reaching 35.4% and the share price total return at 29.4%. These returns outpaced the MSCI China All Shares Index, which posted a total return of 32.4% in sterling terms during the same period.
The trust, which focuses on capital growth through investments in Chinese companies with high growth potential, reported total assets of £159 million as of January 31, 2025. Managed by Edinburgh-based Baillie Gifford & Co, the trust is part of a larger fund management group that oversees approximately £205 billion in assets as of March 27, 2025.
In a recent update to its annual results, the board proposed a final dividend of 2.20p per share, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. Shareholders will vote on this dividend, which is scheduled to be paid on July 25, 2025, to those registered by June 20, 2025. The shares will trade ex-dividend from June 19, 2025.
Investors are reminded that past performance is not indicative of future results, and the value of investments can fluctuate. The trust also employs a strategy of borrowing money to invest further, known as gearing, which can amplify losses if investments decrease in value.
The announcement emphasizes that investment in investment trusts like Baillie Gifford China Growth should be considered with a medium to long-term perspective. For up-to-date performance information, stakeholders are directed to the trust’s website.
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