BAILLIE GIFFORD EUROPEAN A - Manager
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Average monthly relative returns
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Bestinvest MRI
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07/08
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08/09
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09/10
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10/11
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11/12
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3 years
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5 years
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Career
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3 years
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5 years
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Career
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–
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–
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0.61%
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0.01%
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1.07%
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0.56%
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–
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0.56%
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96.1%
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0.0%
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97.8%
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Performance figures are based on the average of monthly percentage returns relative to the benchmark index.
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Thomas Coutts
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Coutts was born in 1972 and graduated BA (Hons) in Modern Languages in 1994 from Oxford University. He joined Baillie Gifford in 1999 and is now an Investment Manager in the UK Investment Team. He is a CFA charter holder.
Track record
Thomas Coutts has 3.7 years experience of managing mutual funds in this sector. Over this period the average monthly return relative to the benchmark index has been +0.56%.
During the worst period of relative performance (from November 2010 - February 2011) there was a decline of 6% relative to the index. The worst absolute loss has been 31%. Statistically, we estimate the probability that this fund manager is adding value, rather than being lucky, is 98%.
Other funds managed
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Absolute
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-31%
(September 2008 - February 2009)
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Relative
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-6%
(November 2010 - February 2011)
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Sector record since
September 2008 (4 yrs)
About the MRI
Our unique indicator: the Bestinvest Manager Record Index (MRI) measures the likelihood that the fund manager is adding value through their decisions. It is based on their performance record over the course of their career, adjusted for the amount of risk taken. MRI is an important contributor to our fund rating system but it is also vital to take account of qualitative factors. It is also very important to select funds to form a cohesive portfolio with an appropriate overall risk level. Read more about our approach