We have upgraded our Morningstar Analyst Rating™ for Baillie Gifford Japan (BGFD) to Gold; previously it held a Silver rating. Manager Sarah Whitley has shown her ability to add significant value for shareholders over a variety of market conditions by sticking rigidly to her process in finding stocks with good long-term earnings expectations and waiting for these to materialise. She hasn’t been afraid to use gearing over her tenure and this has helped to add value again in a variety of conditions. Whitley’s long-term approach and experience in the market is testament to the success of this fund and we see it as one of the best in class.
To see all the latest fund rating news click here.