Baillie Gifford as a house are very difficult to interact with. Across their fund range they have excellent funds, with excellent track records. The problem seems to be that they know this and therefore their interaction is often aloof, and this can deter investors. If you can get over that and accept them for what they are then this might be a fund to consider.
This is a global strategy which focuses on the growing inequalities within society and our planet. These inequalities bring with them challenges and the need for positive change. The four main themes for the strategy are social inclusion and education, environment and resilience needs, healthcare and quality of life and base of pyramid.
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