Watch PA's Working Lunch with Baillie Gifford: Acting your age – when growing up pays off

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Professional Adviser
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On 22 October, investment specialist Alasdair McHugh led an insightful session on Baillie Gifford’s Responsible Global Equity Income strategy, exploring how a portfolio of durable compounders offered resilient growth amid economic uncertainty.

The session highlighted the merits of quality growth investing, how consistent dividend growth signalled long-term potential, and why durability became an increasingly valuable trait in changing market environments.

The key takeaways from the session included:

  • What are the main merits of quality growth investing 
  • Why consistent dividend growth can signal compounder potential
  • Discussed the benefits of how durability may become a prized trait in future market environments

 

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