Baillie Gifford are making changes to their funds. 

As a result of this, Standard Life will be updating our fund description in line with these changes. This will take effect from 2 February 2026. 

You can see details of the current and new fund description in the table below

We’ll be updating our fund factsheet to reflect the new investment objective. This will be available on standardlife.co.uk/funds once updated.

Fund name 
SL Baillie Gifford American Life Fund (fund code – LQ)
Current fund description New fund description

The SL Baillie Gifford American Life Fund invests primarily in the Baillie Gifford American Fund. The aim of the Baillie Gifford American Fund is summarised below. 

The Fund aims to outperform (after deduction of costs) the S&P 500 Index, as stated in Sterling, by at least 1.5% per annum over rolling five-year periods. 

The value of any investment can fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed – you may get back less than you pay in.

The SL Baillie Gifford American Life Fund invests primarily in the Baillie Gifford American Fund. The aim of the Baillie Gifford American Fund is summarised below. 

The Sub-fund aims to outperform (after deduction of costs) the S&P 500 Index, as stated in sterling, over rolling five-year periods. 

The value of any investment can fall as well as rise and is not guaranteed – you may get back less than was paid in.