Short Briefings On Long Term Thinking - Baillie Gifford

Stuart Dunbar explains why a long-term investment approach suits the new types of growth companies that are emerging.Background:It’s been five years since Baillie Gifford launched its ‘actual investors’ campaign. It focuses on the firm’s long-term, active approach to growth.  In this episode, the effort’s mastermind Stuart Dunbar joins Malcolm Borthwick to take stock and explain why actual investing is more relevant than ever. As he explains, capital-intensive companies are seeking to transform healthcare, transport and entertainment, among other industries, and they need patient, supportive shareholders to fulfil their potential and deliver strong returns.  Resources:Actual investorsLet’s talk about actual investingBaillie Gifford’s investment beliefsThe Premonition by Michael LewisThe Economics of Fund Management by Ed MoissonThe Golfer’s Journal Timecodes:0:00   Introduction1:30   What is Actual investing?3:30   Finding great companies4:20   Investing with autonomy and conviction6:10   Growth investing8:00