UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number      811-24127     

 

Baillie Gifford ETF Trust 
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 

 

780 Third Avenue, 43rd Floor, New York, NY 10017 
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) 

 

Gareth Griffiths
Baillie Gifford ETF Trust

Calton Square, 3 Haymarket Square

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, EH3 8RY 

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 011-44-131-275-2000

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2026

 

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(a) The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC - BGEG

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC - BGIA

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC - BGCG

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC - BGGG

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Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | BGEG

SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | June 30, 2026

The semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about  Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF (the "Fund") for the period of June 2, 2026 (commencement of operations) to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.bailliegifford.com/emerging-markets-etf/TSR . You can also request this information by contacting us at +1-844-394-6127 or via email at northamericanvehiclesteam@bailliegifford.com.    

 

 

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
BGEG
$6Footnote Reference*
0.79%Footnote Reference**
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
The period from commencement to the date of this report is less than a full reporting period. Expenses paid for a full reporting period would be higher.
Footnote**
Annualized

Key Fund Statistics as of June 30, 2026

The following table outlines key Fund statistics that you should pay attention to:

  • Fund net assets$11,410,522
  • Total number of portfolio holdings78
  • Total advisory fees paid$3,097
  • Portfolio turnover rate12%

Tabular Representation of Holdings as of June 30, 2026

The following table shows the industry sector allocation of the Fund.

Table Summary
Sectors
% of Net Assets
Semiconductors
35.3%
Internet
13.8%
Banks
8.8%
Mining
4.9%
Oil & Gas
4.8%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Diversified Financial Services
2.5%
Insurance
2.0%
Retail
2.0%
Auto Parts & Equipment
2.0%
Electronics
1.9%
Home Furnishings
1.8%
Transportation
1.7%
Other sectors
15.2%
Other assets less liabilities
0.5%
Total
100.0%

Availability of Additional Information

If you wish to find additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to the Fund's prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, please refer to the website address and contact information included at the beginning of this shareholder report.

 

 

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Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | BGIA

SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | June 30, 2026

The semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about  Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF (the "Fund") for the period of June 2, 2026 (commencement of operations) to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.bailliegifford.com/international-alpha-etf/TSR . You can also request this information by contacting us at +1-844-394-6127 or via email at northamericanvehiclesteam@bailliegifford.com.    

 

 

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
BGIA
$3Footnote Reference*
0.59%Footnote Reference**
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
The period from commencement to the date of this report is less than a full reporting period. Expenses paid for a full reporting period would be higher.
Footnote**
Annualized

Key Fund Statistics as of June 30, 2026

The following table outlines key Fund statistics that you should pay attention to:

  • Fund net assets$73,770,570
  • Total number of portfolio holdings84
  • Total advisory fees paid$30,069
  • Portfolio turnover rate0%

Tabular Representation of Holdings as of June 30, 2026

The following table shows the industry sector allocation of the Fund.

Table Summary
Sectors
% of Net Assets
Semiconductors
22.3%
Internet
9.7%
Banks
8.0%
Insurance
4.1%
Mining
3.7%
Commercial Services
3.2%
Machinery - Diversified
2.9%
Pharmaceuticals
2.8%
Home Furnishings
2.7%
Building Materials
2.7%
Diversified Financial Services
2.7%
Transportation
2.4%
Food
2.2%
Other sectors
20.6%
Other assets less liabilities
10.0%
Total
100.0%

Availability of Additional Information

If you wish to find additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to the Fund's prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, please refer to the website address and contact information included at the beginning of this shareholder report.

 

 

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Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | BGCG

SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | June 30, 2026

The semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about  Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at http://www.bailliegifford.com/concentrated-growth-etf/TSR . You can also request this information by contacting us at +1-844-394-6127 or via email at northamericanvehiclesteam@bailliegifford.com.    

 

 

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
BGCG
$38
0.77%Footnote Reference*
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized

Key Fund Statistics as of June 30, 2026

The following table outlines key Fund statistics that you should pay attention to:

  • Fund net assets$98,773,213
  • Total number of portfolio holdings29
  • Total advisory fees paid, net of waiver$114,101
  • Portfolio turnover rate52%

Tabular Representation of Holdings as of June 30, 2026

The following table shows the industry sector allocation of the Fund.

Table Summary
Sectors
% of Net Assets
Internet
36.7%
Semiconductors
29.9%
Commercial Services
6.4%
Auto Manufacturers
5.9%
Apparel
5.4%
Banks
3.6%
Machinery - Diversified
2.3%
Cosmetics/Personal Care
2.2%
Biotechnology
2.1%
Aerospace/Defense
1.5%
Auto Parts & Equipment
1.3%
Transportation
1.0%
Pharmaceuticals
0.7%
Other sectors
0.6%
Other assets less liabilities
0.4%
Total
100.0%

Availability of Additional Information

If you wish to find additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to the Fund's prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, please refer to the website address and contact information included at the beginning of this shareholder report.

 

 

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Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | BGGG

SEMI-ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT | June 30, 2026

The semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about  Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Fund at www.bailliegifford.com/ltgg-etf/TSR. You can also request this information by contacting us at +1-844-394-6127 or via email at northamericanvehiclesteam@bailliegifford.com.    

 

 

What were the Fund costs for the last six months? 

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Fund
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
BGGG
$35
0.74%Footnote Reference*
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized

Key Fund Statistics as of June 30, 2026

The following table outlines key Fund statistics that you should pay attention to:

  • Fund net assets$335,571,694
  • Total number of portfolio holdings39
  • Total advisory fees paid, net of waiver$1,319,815
  • Portfolio turnover rate20%

Tabular Representation of Holdings as of June 30, 2026

The following table shows the industry sector allocation of the Fund.

Table Summary
Sectors
% of Net Assets
Internet
35.4%
Semiconductors
21.0%
Software
10.0%
Retail
4.5%
Aerospace/Defense
3.6%
Auto Parts & Equipment
3.4%
Banks
2.9%
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
2.4%
Healthcare - Products
2.1%
Apparel
2.0%
Commercial Services
2.0%
Biotechnology
1.9%
Pharmaceuticals
1.8%
Other sectors
6.7%
Other assets less liabilities
0.3%
Total
100.0%

Availability of Additional Information

If you wish to find additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to the Fund's prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, please refer to the website address and contact information included at the beginning of this shareholder report.

 

 

 

(b)Not applicable

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 7 of this form.

 

(b)Not applicable

 

 

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

The semi-annual financial statements are attached herewith.

 

The Financial Highlights are attached herewith.

 

 

Baillie Gifford
ETF Trust

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Other
Information, June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

Index

Page Number

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

01

Industry Diversification Table

02

Portfolio of Investments

06

Financial Statements

09

Financial Highlights

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

10

Industry Diversification Table

11

Portfolio of Investments

16

Financial Statements

19

Financial Highlights

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

20

Industry Diversification Table

21

Portfolio of Investments

24

Financial Statements

27

Financial Highlights

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

28

Industry Diversification Table

29

Portfolio of Investments

32

Financial Statements

35

Financial Highlights

36

Notes to Financial Statements

This report is intended for shareholders of the funds listed on the front of this report (each, a “Fund”, and collectively the “Funds”) and may not be used as sales literature unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for each Fund.

The statements and views expressed in this report are as of this report’s period end and are subject to change at any time based on a variety of factors. The respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. Actual outcomes may differ significantly from the views expressed.

These views may not be relied on as investment advice or as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any of the Funds.

All investments entail risk, including the possible loss of principal.

Industry Diversification Table

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

1

June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

Value

% of Total
Net Assets

Airlines

$195,154

1.7

%

Auto Manufacturers

158,675

1.4

Auto Parts & Equipment

231,680

2.0

Banks

1,000,649

8.8

Beverages

154,094

1.3

Biotechnology

64,403

0.6

Building Materials

67,880

0.6

Chemicals

101,583

0.9

Commercial Services

68,966

0.6

Computers

87,838

0.8

Cosmetics/Personal Care

44,849

0.4

Diversified Financial Services

280,562

2.5

Electric

167,524

1.5

Electronics

221,590

1.9

Engineering & Construction

50,492

0.4

Home Furnishings

203,397

1.8

Insurance

227,205

2.0

Internet

1,569,583

13.8

Investment Companies

129,249

1.1

Iron/Steel

108,047

0.9

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

54,651

0.5

Mining

561,362

4.9

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

118,599

1.0

Oil & Gas

544,825

4.8

Real Estate

173,731

1.5

Retail

226,872

2.0

Semiconductors

4,025,990

35.3

Telecommunications

320,329

2.8

Transportation

196,365

1.7

Total Value of Investments

11,356,144

99.5

Other assets less liabilities

54,378

0.5

Net Assets

$11,410,522

100.0

%

The table above is based on Bloomberg Industry Group classifications. For compliance monitoring purposes, sub-industry classifications are used which results in less concentration across industry sectors

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

2

June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

Shares

Value

COMMON STOCKS — 99.5%

ARGENTINA — 0.9%

Vista Energy SAB de CV ADR *

1,613

$102,909

BRAZIL — 10.3%

Axia Energia SA ADR

15,864

167,524

B3 SA — Brasil Bolsa Balcao

66,209

186,226

Banco Bradesco SA ADR

23,351

81,028

MercadoLibre, Inc. *

169

286,859

Natura Cosmeticos SA *

26,735

44,849

NU Holdings Ltd., Class A *

5,507

73,574

Petroleo Brasileiro SA — Petrobras ADR

13,848

223,784

Vale SA ADR

7,184

108,047

1,171,891

CHILE — 1.6%

Lundin Mining Corp.

3,116

75,931

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR

1,372

101,583

177,514

CHINA — 22.7%

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR

2,589

248,492

Anker Innovations Technology Co., Ltd., Class A

4,100

63,143

Baidu, Inc. ADR *

475

54,288

BeOne Medicines Ltd. ADR *

226

64,403

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd.

78,436

19,102

China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., Class H

15,183

86,961

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd., Class A

4,000

231,680

DiDi Global, Inc. ADR *

17,363

58,166

Goneo Group Co., Ltd., Class A

9,500

54,813

Haidilao International Holding Ltd.

37,000

50,102

JD.com, Inc. ADR

1,733

44,157

Kanzhun Ltd. ADR

4,678

60,206

Kuaishou Technology

4,463

23,672

Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd., Class A

300

52,413

Luckin Coffee, Inc. ADR *

2,303

63,724

Meituan, Class B *

6,724

58,728

Midea Group Co., Ltd., Class A

12,600

140,254

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

3

June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

Shares

Value

Montage Technology Co., Ltd., Class A

6,568

$299,971

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

20,522

133,580

Pony AI, Inc. ADR *

3,993

27,751

Silergy Corp.

6,308

118,412

Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR

8,683

479,475

Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR

3,057

25,526

Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls Co., Ltd., Class H

16,211

54,651

Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., Class H

20,691

72,286

2,585,956

INDIA — 8.2%

Axis Bank Ltd.

12,666

180,064

Delhivery Ltd. *

18,123

90,377

HDFC Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

7,870

47,877

Hyundai Motor India Ltd.

569

11,454

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.

1,979

112,235

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

25,839

107,073

PB Fintech Ltd. *

2,659

45,748

Reliance Industries Ltd.

15,958

218,132

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

2,793

59,941

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

571

67,880

940,781

INDONESIA — 0.5%

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT

397,007

60,617

KAZAKHSTAN — 0.6%

Kaspi.KZ JSC ADR

796

68,965

MEXICO — 2.5%

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV ADR

795

101,680

Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O

12,670

134,181

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

17,556

51,461

287,322

PANAMA — 0.7%

Copa Holdings SA, Class A

533

82,919

PERU — 1.2%

Credicorp Ltd.

355

138,301

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

4

June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

Shares

Value

POLAND — 1.5%

Allegro.eu SA *

6,915

$69,512

KGHM Polska Miedz SA

1,124

98,975

168,487

SAUDI ARABIA — 0.3%

Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Co.

1,139

40,107

SINGAPORE — 0.8%

Sea Ltd. ADR *

935

89,601

SOUTH AFRICA — 2.0%

Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.

187

54,229

FirstRand Ltd.

9,213

54,704

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

10,144

106,518

Naspers Ltd., N Shares

209

10,471

225,922

SOUTH KOREA — 19.0%

Coupang, Inc. *

3,479

60,430

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.

685

50,492

Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd.

662

78,237

Hyundai Motor Co.

401

128,119

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. GDR

224

1,207,360

SK hynix, Inc.

299

511,425

SK Square Co., Ltd.

118

129,249

2,165,312

TAIWAN — 20.8%

Accton Technology Corp.

4,090

320,329

E Ink Holdings, Inc.

7,183

48,365

MediaTek, Inc.

3,795

505,698

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

19,848

1,501,536

2,375,928

THAILAND — 1.8%

Fabrinet *

211

118,599

SCB X PCL

18,888

84,148

202,747

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

Shares

Value

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 1.5%

Emaar Properties PJSC

53,530

$173,731

VIETNAM — 0.8%

FPT Corp.

10,456

27,897

Mobile World Investment Corp.

20,748

61,586

89,483

ZAMBIA — 1.8%

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. *

7,602

207,651

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5%

(cost $11,442,070)

$11,356,144

Other assets less liabilities — 0.5%

54,378

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

$11,410,522

*
Non-income producing security.
ADR
 
American Depositary Receipt
GDR
 
Global Depositary Receipt

This report classifies issuers geographically by their country of risk. For compliance monitoring purposes, the Manager retains discretion to consider a number of factors in determining where a particular issuer is located, as described in further detail in each Fund’s prospectus.

Fair Value Measurement

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2026 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

Investments in Securities

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Common Stocks **

$11,356,144

$—

$—

$11,356,144

Total

$11,356,144

$—

$—

$11,356,144

**
Refer to Portfolio of Investments for further detail.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

ASSETS

Investments, at value (cost $11,442,070)

$11,356,144

Cash

1,302,272

Dividends receivable

5,329

Tax reclaims receivable

14

Total Assets

12,663,759

LIABILITIES

Due to foreign custodian

171,292

Management fee payable

3,097

Payable for investments purchased

1,078,848

Total Liabilities

1,253,237

NET ASSETS

$11,410,522

COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS

Paid-in capital

$11,498,365

Total accumulated (loss)

(87,843)

$11,410,522

NET ASSET VALUE, PER SHARE

($11,410,522 / 475,000 shares outstanding), unlimited authorized, no par value

$24.02

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statement of Operations

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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For the Period June 2, 2026* through June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

INVESTMENT INCOME

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $1,526)

$12,483

Total Investment Income

12,483

EXPENSES

Management fee (Note B)

3,097

Total Expenses

3,097

Net Investment Income

9,386

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Net realized gain (loss) from:

Investments

(11,737)

Foreign currency transactions

257

(11,480)

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investments

(85,926)

Translation of net assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

177

(85,749)

Net realized and unrealized (loss)

(97,229)

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

$(87,843)

*
Commencement of investment operations.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

For the Period
June 2, 2026
(a)
through
June 30, 2026
(unaudited)

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

Net investment income

$9,386

Net realized (loss)

(11,480)

Net change in unrealized (depreciation)

(85,749)

Net (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

(87,843)

TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

Net proceeds from shares subscribed

11,498,365

Increase in Net Assets from Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest

11,498,365

Total Increase in Net Assets

11,410,522

NET ASSETS

Beginning of Period

End of Period

$11,410,522

(a)
Commencement of investment operations.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Financial Highlights

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:

For the Period
June 2, 2026
(a)
through
June 30, 2026
(unaudited)

Net asset value, beginning of period

$25.32

From Investment Operations

Net investment income(b)

0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

(1.32)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from investment operations

(1.30)

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

From net investment income

From net realized gain on investments

Total dividends and distributions

Net asset value, end of period

$24.02

Total Return

Total return based on net asset value(c)

(5.14)%

Ratios/Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

$11,411

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

0.79%

*

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

2.39%

*

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

12%

*
Annualized.
(a)
Commencement of investment operations.
(b)
Calculated based upon average shares outstanding during the period.
(c)
Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any, at net asset value during the period, and redemption on the last day of the period. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)
Portfolio turnover rate calculated at Fund level. Portfolio turnover is not annualized for periods less than one year.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Industry Diversification Table

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

Value

% of Total
Net Assets

Airlines

$1,128,339

1.5

%

Apparel

505,010

0.7

Auto Parts & Equipment

353,312

0.5

Banks

5,874,133

8.0

Beverages

104,827

0.1

Biotechnology

743,108

1.0

Building Materials

2,027,062

2.7

Chemicals

1,041,328

1.4

Commercial Services

2,325,327

3.2

Cosmetics/Personal Care

989,755

1.3

Distribution/Wholesale

657,042

0.9

Diversified Financial Services

1,965,013

2.7

Electrical Components & Equipment

373,378

0.5

Electronics

1,239,937

1.7

Food

1,591,078

2.2

Hand/Machine Tools

1,106,294

1.5

Home Furnishings

2,029,346

2.7

Insurance

3,014,363

4.1

Internet

7,122,945

9.7

Investment Companies

1,481,776

2.0

Leisure Time

323,549

0.4

Machinery — Construction & Mining

1,348,976

1.8

Machinery — Diversified

2,150,664

2.9

Mining

2,728,985

3.7

Oil & Gas

694,331

0.9

Pharmaceuticals

2,048,325

2.8

Retail

669,779

0.9

Semiconductors

16,422,463

22.3

Software

1,601,501

2.2

Telecommunications

730,472

1.0

Toys/Games/Hobbies

237,317

0.3

Transportation

1,797,945

2.4

Total Value of Investments

66,427,680

90.0

Other assets less liabilities

7,342,890

10.0

Net Assets

$73,770,570

100.0

%

The table above is based on Bloomberg Industry Group classifications. For compliance monitoring purposes, sub-industry classifications are used which results in less concentration across industry sectors

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

Shares

Value

COMMON STOCKS — 90.0%

AUSTRALIA — 2.4%

Rio Tinto PLC

18,867

$1,782,361

BELGIUM — 0.7%

KBC Group NV

3,823

521,122

BRAZIL — 2.8%

B3 SA — Brasil Bolsa Balcao

130,546

367,187

MercadoLibre, Inc. *

612

1,038,803

Petroleo Brasileiro SA — Petrobras ADR

42,966

694,330

2,100,320

CANADA — 3.2%

Constellation Software, Inc.

372

700,328

Lumine Group, Inc. *

14,002

212,264

Shopify, Inc., Class A *

5,308

606,067

Stella-Jones, Inc.

7,519

415,540

TFI International, Inc.

2,706

389,515

2,323,714

CHILE — 2.0%

Banco de Chile ADR

17,998

715,600

Lundin Mining Corp.

32,469

791,207

1,506,807

CHINA — 7.5%

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

45,792

542,123

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd., Class A

6,100

353,312

Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd., Class A

600

104,827

Midea Group Co., Ltd., Class A

27,700

308,336

Midea Group Co., Ltd., Class H

35,600

374,935

PDD Holdings, Inc. ADR *

2,788

212,669

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H

94,533

615,326

Prosus NV *

13,611

590,818

Silergy Corp.

11,000

206,488

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

32,200

1,764,608

Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR

31,615

263,985

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

Shares

Value

Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., Class H

44,486

$155,418

5,492,845

DENMARK — 2.8%

DSV A/S

5,948

1,408,429

Novonesis Novozymes B, B Shares

10,782

680,545

2,088,974

FRANCE — 2.9%

Danone SA

9,713

796,176

Edenred

19,261

495,171

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

913

505,010

Nexans SA

2,249

373,379

2,169,736

GERMANY — 4.8%

BioNTech SE ADR *

2,008

186,844

Deutsche Boerse AG

5,856

1,597,826

Rational AG

457

334,449

SAP SE

2,671

408,953

Scout24 SE

11,622

960,757

3,488,829

HONG KONG — 2.9%

AIA Group Ltd.

114,600

1,044,030

Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd.

67,000

1,106,294

2,150,324

INDIA — 0.2%

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co., Ltd.

8,475

155,938

IRELAND — 1.1%

Kingspan Group PLC

8,930

815,763

ITALY — 3.1%

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

35,408

888,035

Ryanair Holdings PLC ADR

10,396

673,141

Technoprobe SpA *

18,642

743,382

2,304,558

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

Shares

Value

JAPAN — 10.4%

Keyence Corp.

1,517

$756,284

Money Forward, Inc. *

10,414

279,957

MonotaRO Co., Ltd.

26,692

304,603

Nihon M&A Center Holdings, Inc.

84,119

329,399

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

5,662

237,317

Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.

55,709

360,783

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

5,460

380,465

Shimano, Inc.

3,033

323,549

SMC Corp.

1,326

581,305

SoftBank Group Corp.

19,918

730,472

Sony Group Corp.

50,148

1,011,627

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc.

20,828

775,886

Tokyo Electron Ltd.

2,730

1,295,363

Unicharm Corp.

45,396

263,450

7,630,460

KAZAKHSTAN — 0.5%

Kaspi.KZ JSC ADR

4,502

390,053

NETHERLANDS — 5.4%

Adyen NV *

359

336,523

Argenx SE *

600

556,263

ASML Holding NV

1,097

2,157,658

IMCD NV

7,279

657,042

Magnum Ice Cream Co. NV (The) *

16,177

281,422

3,988,908

NORWAY — 0.7%

Salmar ASA

10,973

513,481

PANAMA — 0.6%

Copa Holdings SA, Class A

2,926

455,198

PERU — 0.8%

Credicorp Ltd.

1,476

575,020

SINGAPORE — 2.7%

Sea Ltd. ADR *

4,553

436,314

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

Shares

Value

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

51,105

$1,570,578

2,006,892

SOUTH AFRICA — 1.6%

Discovery Ltd.

74,332

1,199,069

SOUTH KOREA — 6.2%

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. GDR

853

4,597,670

SWEDEN — 6.8%

Assa Abloy AB, B Shares

29,266

1,033,448

Atlas Copco AB, A Shares

40,193

813,075

Epiroc AB, B Shares

36,641

849,484

Investor AB, B Shares

35,692

1,481,776

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, A Shares

41,615

827,892

5,005,675

SWITZERLAND — 1.7%

Cie Financiere Richemont SA

2,901

669,779

Sandoz Group AG

6,600

597,268

1,267,047

TAIWAN — 10.4%

MediaTek, Inc.

4,241

565,129

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR

14,790

7,063,260

7,628,389

UNITED KINGDOM — 1.7%

Unilever PLC

12,094

726,305

Weir Group PLC (The)

15,664

499,492

1,225,797

UNITED STATES — 4.1%

CRH PLC

7,437

795,759

Experian PLC

11,672

393,716

Roche Holding AG

3,523

1,451,057

Spotify Technology SA *

876

402,198

3,042,730

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

Shares

Value

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 90.0%

(cost $44,706,787)

$66,427,680

Other assets less liabilities — 10.0%

7,342,890

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

$73,770,570

*
Non-income producing security.
ADR
 
American Depositary Receipt
GDR
 
Global Depositary Receipt

This report classifies issuers geographically by their country of risk. For compliance monitoring purposes, the Manager retains discretion to consider a number of factors in determining where a particular issuer is located, as described in further detail in each Fund’s prospectus.

Fair Value Measurement

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2026 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

Investments in Securities

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Common Stocks **

$66,427,680

$—

$—

$66,427,680

Total

$66,427,680

$—

$—

$66,427,680

**
Refer to Portfolio of Investments for further detail.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

ASSETS

Investments, at value (cost $44,706,787)

$66,427,680

Cash

328,666

Foreign cash, at value (cost $13,930)

13,961

Capital shares sold receivable

6,949,728

Dividends receivable

77,657

Tax reclaims receivable

2,947

Total Assets

73,800,639

LIABILITIES

Management fee payable

30,069

Total Liabilities

30,069

NET ASSETS

$73,770,570

COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS

Paid-in capital

$74,190,222

Total distributable earnings

(419,652)

$73,770,570

NET ASSET VALUE, PER SHARE

($73,770,570 / 2,972,033 shares outstanding), unlimited authorized, no par value

$24.82

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statement of Operations

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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For the Period June 2, 2026* through June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

INVESTMENT INCOME

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $24,444)

$142,529

Total Investment Income

142,529

EXPENSES

Management fee (Note B)

30,069

Total Expenses

30,069

Net Investment Income

112,460

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Net realized (loss) from:

Foreign currency transactions

(5,169)

(5,169)

Net change in unrealized appreciation on:

Investments

(526,974)

Translation of net assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

31

(526,943)

Net realized and unrealized (loss)

(532,112)

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

$(419,652)

*
Commencement of investment operations.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

For the Period
June 2, 2026
(a)
through
June 30, 2026
(unaudited)

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

Net investment income

$112,460

Net realized (loss)

(5,169)

Net change in unrealized (depreciation)

(526,943)

Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations

(419,652)

TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

Net proceeds from shares subscribed:

74,190,222

Increase in Net Assets from Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest

74,190,222

Total Increase in Net Assets

73,770,570

NET ASSETS

Beginning of Period

End of Period

$73,770,570

(a)
Commencement of investment operations.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Financial Highlights

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

19

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:

For the Period
June 2, 2026
(a)
through
June 30, 2026
(unaudited)

Net asset value, beginning of period

$25.28

From Investment Operations

Net investment income(b)

0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

(0.50)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from investment operations

(0.46)

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

From net investment income

From net realized gain on investments

Total dividends and distributions

Net asset value, end of period

$24.82

Total Return

Total return based on net asset value(c)

(1.81)%

Ratios/Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

$73,771

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

0.59%

*

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

2.21%

*

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

0%

*
Annualized.
(a)
Commencement of investment operations.
(b)
Calculated based upon average shares outstanding during the period.
(c)
Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any, at net asset value during the period, and redemption on the last day of the period. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)
Portfolio turnover rate calculated at Fund level. Portfolio turnover is not annualized for periods less than one year.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Industry Diversification Table

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

20

June 30, 2026 (unaudited)
Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

Value

% of Total
Net Assets

Aerospace/Defense

$1,468,047

1.5

%

Apparel

5,344,057

5.4

Auto Manufacturers

5,811,050

5.9

Auto Parts & Equipment

1,239,487

1.3

Banks

3,551,649

3.6

Biotechnology

2,068,686

2.1

Commercial Services

6,329,885

6.4

Cosmetics/Personal Care

2,180,395

2.2

Internet

36,271,781

36.7

Investment Companies

631,668

0.6

Machinery – Diversified

2,252,029

2.3

Pharmaceuticals

673,526

0.7

Semiconductors

29,576,392

29.9

Transportation

963,574

1.0

Total Value of Investments

98,362,226

99.6

Other assets less liabilities

410,987

0.4

Net Assets

$98,773,213

100.0

%

The table above is based on Bloomberg Industry Group classifications. For compliance monitoring purposes, sub-industry classifications are used which results in less concentration across industry sectors

 

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

Shares

Value

COMMON STOCKS — 99.6%

BRAZIL — 12.0%

MercadoLibre, Inc. *

4,902

$8,320,606

NU Holdings Ltd., Class A *

265,842

3,551,649

11,872,255

CANADA — 3.6%

Shopify, Inc., Class A *

30,803

3,517,086

CHINA — 10.4%

BYD Co., Ltd. ADR

211,048

1,956,415

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd., Class A

21,400

1,239,487

Meituan, Class B *

226,153

1,975,236

PDD Holdings, Inc. ADR *

24,655

1,880,683

Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR

58,275

3,217,946

10,269,767

DENMARK — 0.7%

Novo Nordisk A/S, B Shares

14,005

673,526

FRANCE — 9.1%

Exail Technologies SA *

10,698

1,468,047

Hermes International

1,749

3,193,455

Kering

7,611

2,150,602

L’Oreal SA

4,974

2,180,395

8,992,499

ITALY — 3.9%

Ferrari NV

10,401

3,854,635

JAPAN — 0.8%

M3, Inc.

70,568

787,730

NETHERLANDS — 10.4%

Adyen NV *

4,021

3,769,241

ASML Holding NV

3,326

6,541,815

10,311,056

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

22

June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

Shares

Value

SINGAPORE — 4.3%

Sea Ltd. ADR *

44,357

$4,250,731

SOUTH KOREA — 8.6%

Coupang, Inc. *

136,080

2,363,710

Delivery Hero SE *

65,654

2,700,585

SK hynix, Inc.

2,002

3,424,321

8,488,616

SWEDEN — 2.9%

Atlas Copco AB, B Shares

127,178

2,252,029

Kinnevik AB, B Shares *

117,786

631,668

2,883,697

TAIWAN — 14.3%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

186,671

14,121,988

UNITED KINGDOM — 3.6%

Ocado Group PLC *

405,374

963,573

Wise Group PLC, Class A *

213,498

2,560,644

3,524,217

UNITED STATES — 15.0%

Moderna, Inc. *

29,540

2,068,686

NVIDIA Corp.

27,429

5,488,269

Spotify Technology SA *

15,807

7,257,468

14,814,423

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.6%

(cost $89,684,370)

$98,362,226

Other assets less liabilities — 0.4%

410,987

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

$98,773,213

*
Non-income producing security.
ADR
 
American Depositary Receipt

This report classifies issuers geographically by their country of risk. For compliance monitoring purposes, the Manager retains discretion to consider a number of factors in determining where a particular issuer is located, as described in further detail in each Fund’s prospectus.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

Fair Value Measurement

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2026 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

Investments in Securities

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Common Stocks **

$98,362,226

$—

$—

$98,362,226

Total

$98,362,226

$—

$—

$98,362,226

**
Refer to Portfolio of Investments for further detail.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF(a)

ASSETS

Investments, at value (cost $89,684,370)

$98,362,226

Cash

502,440

Foreign cash, at value (cost $15)

15

Due from Manager

56,231

Dividends receivable

35,411

Tax reclaims receivable

10,536

Prepaid assets

178

Total Assets

98,967,037

LIABILITIES

Advisory fee payable

58,809

Management fee payable

55,156

Shareholder Servicing fee payable

25,049

Payable for investments purchased

6,828

Commitment fee payable

202

Accrued expenses

47,780

Total Liabilities

193,824

NET ASSETS

$98,773,213

COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS

Paid-in capital

$105,267,907

Total accumulated (loss)

(6,494,694)

$98,773,213

NET ASSET VALUE, PER SHARE

($98,773,213 / 3,802,839 shares outstanding), unlimited authorized, no par value

$25.97

(a)
Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund (“Acquired Fund”) in a reorganization that occurred as of the close of business on June 1, 2026. Performance and financial history of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares have been adopted by Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF and will be used going forward. As a result, the information prior to June 1, 2026, reflects that of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares. The Acquired Fund ceased operations as of the date of the reorganization. (See Note I).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statement of Operations

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF(a)

INVESTMENT INCOME

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $46,270)

$288,464

Interest

4,257

Total Investment Income

292,721

EXPENSES

Advisory fee (Note B)

151,243

Management fee (Note B)

55,156

Shareholder Servicing fees

64,278

Transfer agency

16,045

Sub-transfer agency

22,598

Fund accounting

41,156

Registration fees

40,465

Professional fees

29,890

Legal

7,143

Custody

4,521

Trustees’ fees

2,954

Commitment fees

483

Line of Credit Interest

111

Miscellaneous

6,247

Total Expenses

442,290

Fees waived/expenses reimbursed

(92,298)

Total Expenses after waiver

349,992

Net Investment (Loss)

(57,271)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Net realized gain (loss) from:

Investments

11,828,880

Foreign currency transactions

30,015

11,858,895

Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on:

Investments

(15,090,783)

Translation of net assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

(441)

(15,091,224)

Net realized and unrealized (loss)

(3,232,329)

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

$(3,289,600)

(a)
Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund (“Acquired Fund”) in a reorganization that occurred as of the close of business on June 1, 2026. Performance and financial history of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares have been adopted by Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF and will be used going forward. As a result, the information prior to June 1, 2026, reflects that of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares. The Acquired Fund ceased operations as of the date of the reorganization. (See Note I).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

26

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF(a)

For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
(unaudited)

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2025

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

Net investment (loss)

$(57,271)

$(360,187)

Net realized gain

11,858,895

3,219,983

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(15,091,224)

10,638,412

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

(3,289,600)

13,498,208

TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

Net proceeds from shares subscribed:

Fund Share Activity (formerly Class K Shares)

66,221,757

(b)(c)

4,475,434

Institutional Class

4,317,592

(b)(d)

24,290,700

Cost of shares redeemed:

Fund Share Activity (formerly Class K Shares)

(8,213,073

)(b)(d)

(4,810,717)

Institutional Class

(58,697,182

)(b)(d)

(18,493,957)

Increase in Net Assets from Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest

3,629,094

5,461,460

Total Increase in Net Assets

339,494

18,959,668

NET ASSETS

Beginning of Period

98,433,719

79,474,051

End of Period

$98,773,213

$98,433,719

(a)
Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund (“Acquired Fund”) in a reorganization that occurred as of the close of business on June 1, 2026. Performance and financial history of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares have been adopted by Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF and will be used going forward. As a result, the information prior to June 1, 2026, reflects that of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares. The Acquired Fund ceased operations as of the date of the reorganization. (See Note I).
(b)
See Note D for details of share class conversions.
(c)
The Share Class activity relates to events occurring prior to the June 1, 2026 reorganization, excluding 380,000 shares sold after June 1, 2026, which had an aggregate value of $9,797,843.
(d)
The Share Class activity relates to events occurring prior to the June 1, 2026 reorganization.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Financial Highlights

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF(a)

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:

For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2026
(unaudited)

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2025

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2024

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2023

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2022

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2021

Net asset value, beginning of period

$26.85

$23.01

$19.41

$16.89

$29.67

$36.93

From Investment Operations

Net investment income (loss)(b)

(0.01)

(0.09)

(0.03)

(0.03)

0.12

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and foreign currency

(0.87)

3.93

3.60

2.55

(11.73)

0.09

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
from investment operations

(0.88)

3.84

3.60

2.52

(11.76)

0.21

Dividends and Distributions to
Shareholders

From net investment income

(0.09)

From net realized gain on investments

(1.02)

(7.38)

Total dividends and distributions

(1.02)

(7.47)

Net asset value, end of period

$25.97

$26.85

$23.01

$19.41

$16.89

$29.67

Total Return

Total return based on net asset value(d)

(3.26)%

16.69%

18.55%

14.92%

(39.55)%

0.74%

Ratios/Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

$98,773

$39,604

$34,058

$32,839

$29,867

$56,513

Ratio of net expenses to average
net assets, before waiver

0.97%

*

0.83%

0.90%

0.89%

0.91%

0.79%

Ratio of net expenses to average
net assets, after waiver

0.77%

*

0.72%

0.72%

0.72%

0.72%

0.72%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
average net assets

(0.13)%

*

(0.30)%

(0.02)%

(0.09)%

(0.10)%

0.27%

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

52%

15%

26%

28%

65%

54%

*
Annualized.
(a)
Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund (“Acquired Fund”) in a reorganization that occurred as of the close of business on June 1, 2026. Prior to conversion, the Acquired Fund effected a 3-for-1 reverse share split. Performance and financial history of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares have been adopted by Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF and will be used going forward. As a result, the information prior to June 1, 2026, reflects that of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares. The Acquired Fund ceased operations as of the date of the reorganization. (See Note I).
(b)
Calculated based upon average shares outstanding during the period.
(c)
Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(d)
Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any, at net asset value during the period, and redemption on the last day of the period. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
(e)
Portfolio turnover rate calculated at Fund level. Portfolio turnover is not annualized for periods less than one year.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Industry Diversification Table

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

Value

% of Total
Net Assets

Aerospace/Defense

$12,162,095

3.6

%

Apparel

6,569,498

2.0

Auto Manufacturers

4,487,924

1.3

Auto Parts & Equipment

11,447,340

3.4

Banks

9,776,287

2.9

Beverages

5,110,042

1.5

Biotechnology

6,319,760

1.9

Commercial Services

6,697,645

2.0

Cosmetics/Personal Care

3,661,816

1.1

Healthcare – Products

7,019,052

2.1

Internet

118,742,727

35.4

Machinery – Diversified

3,834,370

1.1

Media

5,783,782

1.7

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

7,887,222

2.4

Pharmaceuticals

6,060,624

1.8

Retail

15,124,186

4.5

Semiconductors

70,385,428

21.0

Software

33,640,490

10.0

Total Value of Investments

334,710,288

99.7

Other assets less liabilities

861,406

0.3

Net Assets

$335,571,694

100.0

%

The table above is based on Bloomberg Industry Group classifications. For compliance monitoring purposes, sub-industry classifications are used which results in less concentration across industry sectors

 

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

Shares

Value

COMMON STOCKS — 99.7%

BRAZIL — 5.6%

MercadoLibre, Inc. *

5,274

$8,952,035

NU Holdings Ltd., Class A *

731,758

9,776,287

18,728,322

CANADA — 2.1%

Shopify, Inc., Class A *

62,514

7,137,848

CHINA — 11.7%

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd., Class A

161,385

9,444,809

Horizon Robotics *

3,849,400

2,002,531

Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd., Class A

28,972

5,110,042

Meituan, Class B *

611,750

5,343,067

PDD Holdings, Inc. ADR *

94,967

7,244,083

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

184,752

10,124,688

39,269,220

FRANCE — 2.0%

Hermes International

3,598

6,569,498

INDIA — 2.7%

MakeMyTrip Ltd. *

59,768

3,185,037

Titan Co., Ltd.

124,794

5,806,043

8,991,080

ITALY — 1.5%

Moncler SpA

87,505

5,077,148

NETHERLANDS — 10.1%

Adyen NV *

7,145

6,697,645

ASML Holding NV

13,922

27,382,787

34,080,432

SINGAPORE — 2.5%

Sea Ltd. ADR *

87,574

8,392,216

SOUTH KOREA — 1.6%

Coupang, Inc. *

316,666

5,500,488

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

Shares

Value

TAIWAN — 5.8%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

257,880

$19,509,073

UNITED STATES — 54.1%

Amazon.com, Inc. *

98,567

23,492,459

AppLovin Corp., Class A *

33,183

17,096,877

Axon Enterprise, Inc. *

14,069

7,887,222

BeOne Medicines Ltd., Class H *

290,874

6,319,760

Cloudflare, Inc., Class A *

70,726

17,347,673

Dexcom, Inc. *

89,987

6,060,624

Duolingo, Inc. *

19,653

2,260,488

elf Beauty, Inc. *

49,484

3,661,816

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *

17,650

7,019,052

Joby Aviation, Inc. *

325,984

2,907,777

Netflix, Inc. *

59,353

4,237,804

NVIDIA Corp.

117,415

23,493,567

QXO, Inc. *

245,428

4,240,996

Reddit, Inc., Class A *

49,794

8,643,243

Rivian Automotive, Inc., Class A *

258,670

4,487,924

ROBLOX Corp., Class A *

99,936

5,434,520

Rocket Lab Corp. *

91,041

9,254,318

Samsara, Inc., Class A *

265,119

8,597,809

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Class A *

33,851

5,783,782

Spotify Technology SA *

20,458

9,392,882

Symbotic, Inc. *

85,303

3,834,370

181,454,963

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7%

(cost $182,996,768)

$334,710,288

Other assets less liabilities — 0.3%

861,406

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

$335,571,694

*
Non-income producing security.
ADR
 
American Depositary Receipt

This report classifies issuers geographically by their country of risk. For compliance monitoring purposes, the Manager retains discretion to consider a number of factors in determining where a particular issuer is located, as described in further detail in each Fund’s prospectus.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Portfolio of Investments

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

31

June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

Fair Value Measurement

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2026 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

Investments in Securities

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Common Stocks **

$334,710,288

$—

$—

$334,710,288

Total

$334,710,288

$—

$—

$334,710,288

**
Refer to Portfolio of Investments for further detail.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF(a)

ASSETS

Investments, at value (cost $182,996,768)

$334,710,288

Cash

874,998

Foreign cash, at value (cost $890,648)

895,706

Receivable for investments sold

343,684

Due from Manager

74,030

Dividends receivable

44,238

Tax reclaims receivable

38,618

Prepaid assets

178

Total Assets

336,981,740

LIABILITIES

Advisory fee payable

344,420

Management fee payable

214,011

Payable for investments purchased

537,168

Shareholder Servicing fee payable

130,113

Capital shares purchased payable

26,608

Commitment fee payable

1,144

Accrued expenses

156,582

Total Liabilities

1,410,046

NET ASSETS

$335,571,694

COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS

Paid-in capital

$129,298,946

Total distributable earnings

206,272,748

$335,571,694

NET ASSET VALUE, PER SHARE

($335,571,694 / 9,563,851 shares outstanding), unlimited authorized, no par value

$35.09

(a)
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund (“Acquired Fund”) in a reorganization that occurred as of the close of business on June 1, 2026. Performance and financial history of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares have been adopted by Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF and will be used going forward. As a result, the information prior to June 1, 2026, reflects that of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares. The Acquired Fund ceased operations as of the date of the reorganization. (See Note I).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statement of Operations

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

33

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 (unaudited)

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF(a)

INVESTMENT INCOME

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $109,025)

$985,889

Interest

34,025

Total Investment Income

1,019,914

EXPENSES

Advisory fee (Note B)

1,202,009

Management fee (Note B)

214,012

Shareholder Servicing fees

448,203

Transfer agency

32,190

Sub-transfer agency

142,572

Fund accounting

68,551

Legal

47,476

Registration fees

39,557

Custody

32,073

Trustees’ fees

26,291

Line of Credit Interest

24,770

Professional fees

6,350

Commitment fees

3,145

Miscellaneous

18,221

Total Expenses

2,305,420

Fees waived/expenses reimbursed

(96,206)

Total Expenses after waiver

2,209,214

Net Investment (Loss)

(1,189,300)

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Net realized gain (loss) from:

Investments (net of India capital gains tax expense of $408,062)

184,147,322

In-kind Investments

15,716,476

Foreign currency transactions

(19,244)

199,844,554

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investments (net of change in deferred India capital gains tax liabliity of $353,677) (Note A)

(304,866,077)

Translation of net assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

5,058

(304,861,019)

Net realized and unrealized (loss)

(105,016,465)

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

$(106,205,765)

(a)
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund (“Acquired Fund”) in a reorganization that occurred as of the close of business on June 1, 2026. Performance and financial history of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares have been adopted by Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF and will be used going forward. As a result, the information prior to June 1, 2026, reflects that of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares. The Acquired Fund ceased operations as of the date of the reorganization. (See Note I).

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

34

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF(a)

For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026
(unaudited)

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2025

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS

Net investment (loss)

$(1,189,300)

$(4,661,244)

Net realized gain

199,844,554

46,053,036

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

(304,861,019)

111,824,461

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

(106,205,765)

153,216,253

TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

Net proceeds from shares subscribed:

Class 2

1,500

Class 3

99,665,878(b)

Fund Share Activity (formerly Class K Shares)

255,654,770

(b)(c)

179,838,160(b)

Institutional Class

10,479,468

(b)(c)

94,543,071

Cost of shares redeemed:

Class 2

(34,582,282

)(b)(c)

(100,314,686)(b)

Class 3

(74,862,560

)(b)(c)

(10,000,000)

Fund Share Activity (formerly Class K Shares)

(453,901,908

)(b)(d)

(194,396,073)

Institutional Class

(289,808,749

)(b)(c)

(163,820,785)(b)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest

(587,021,261)

(94,482,935)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

(693,227,026)

58,733,318

NET ASSETS

Beginning of Period

1,028,798,720

970,065,402

End of Period

$335,571,694

$1,028,798,720

(a)
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund (“Acquired Fund”) in a reorganization that occurred as of the close of business on June 1, 2026. Performance and financial history of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares have been adopted by Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF and will be used going forward. As a result, the information prior to June 1, 2026, reflects that of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares. The Acquired Fund ceased operations as of the date of the reorganization. (See Note I).
(b)
See Note D for details of share class conversions.
(c)
The Share Class activity relates to events occurring prior to the June 1, 2026 reorganization.
(d)
The Share Class activity relates to events occurring prior to the June 1, 2026 reorganization, excluding 1,360,000 shares redeemed after June 1, 2026, which had an aggregate value of $45,867,538.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

Financial Highlights

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

35

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF(a)

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period:

For the
Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2026
(unaudited)

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2025

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2024

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2023

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2022

For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2021

Net asset value, beginning of period

$38.68

$33.24

$26.59

$19.46

$37.48

$38.47

From Investment Operations

Net investment income(b)

(0.12)

(0.16)

(0.12)

(0.07)

(0.08)

(0.25)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency

(3.47)

5.60

6.77

7.20

(17.19)

1.19

Net increase (decrease) in net asset
value from investment operations

(3.59)

5.44

6.65

7.13

(17.27)

0.94

Dividends and Distributions to
Shareholders

From net realized gain on investments

(0.75)

(1.93)

Total dividends and distributions

(0.75)

(1.93)

 

Net asset value, end of period

$35.09

$38.68

$33.24

$26.59

$19.46

$37.48

Total Return

Total return based on net asset value(c)

(9.29)%

16.40%

24.97%

36.64%

(46.04)%

2.48%

Ratios/Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)

$335,572

$587,591

$524,413

$320,106

$240,856

$432,975

Ratio of net expenses to average
net assets, before waiver

0.77%

*

0.70%

0.70%

0.71%

0.73%

0.70%

Ratio of net expenses to average
net assets, after waiver

0.74%

*

0.70%

0.70%

0.71%

0.73%

0.70%

Ratio of net investment loss to average
net assets

(0.40)%

*

(0.43)%

(0.38)%

(0.29)%

(0.34)%

(0.61)%

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

20%

22%

27%

17%

28%

16%

*
Annualized.
(a)
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund (“Acquired Fund”) in a reorganization that occurred as of the close of business on June 1, 2026. Performance and financial history of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares have been adopted by Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF and will be used going forward. As a result, the information prior to June 1, 2026, reflects that of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares. The Acquired Fund ceased operations as of the date of the reorganization. (See Note I).
(b)
Calculated based upon average shares outstanding during the period.
(c)
Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any, at net asset value during the period, and redemption on the last day of the period. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
(d)
Portfolio turnover rate calculated at Fund level. and excludes the value of portfolio securities sold or received in-kind in connection with Fund capital shares sold or redemptions in-kind.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Note A — Organization and Accounting Policies

Baillie Gifford ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the

“1940 Act”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 24, 2025, under the laws of Massachusetts. The Trust operates pursuant to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated October 2, 2025, as amended from time to time.

The following table lists those series of the Trust that are included in this report as of June 30, 2026 (each, a “Fund”, and collectively, the “Funds”):

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF(a)

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF(a)

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF(b)

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF(b)

(a)
Commenced operations on June 2, 2026
(b)
Commenced operations on June 1, 2026

Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation previously approved by the Board of Trustees of Baillie Gifford Funds, Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund and Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund (each, an “Acquired Fund”) were reorganized into Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF and Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF (each, an “Acquiring Fund”), respectively (each, a “Reorganization”). The Reorganizations were effective as of the close of business on June 1, 2026 (“Closing Date”). Effective as of the close of business on the applicable Closing Date, the Acquired Funds ceased operations. For more details of the Reorganization please see Note I — Reorganization. Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF and Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF were not part of the Reorganizations and commenced operations on June 2, 2026.

Accounting Policies

The Funds are investment companies that apply the accounting and reporting guidance issued in ASC Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The financial statements of the Funds have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the

reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds:

Valuation of Investments

Pursuant to Rule 2a‑5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated the Funds’ investment adviser, Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited (the “Manager”) as the valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”) to determine the fair value, in good faith, of securities and other instruments for which no readily available market quotation exists, subject to the Board’s oversight.

Investments for which there are readily available market quotations are valued at market value. Equity securities listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system (including equity securities traded over the counter) for which quotations are readily available, are valued at the last quoted trade price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are most actively traded on the date of valuation (or at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time if a security’s primary exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale on the date of valuation at the most recent quoted bid price.

Other securities for which current market quotations are not readily available (or for which quotations are not believed to be reliable due to market changes that occur

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after the most recent available quotations are obtained, or for any other reason), and all other assets, are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by the Valuation Designee.

Generally, trading in foreign securities markets is substantially completed each day at various times prior to close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Occasionally, events affecting the value of equity securities of non-U.S. issuers not traded on a U.S. exchange may occur between the completion of substantial trading of such securities for the day and the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, and such events may not be reflected in the computation of a Fund’s net asset value.

Fair Value Measurement

GAAP provides guidance on fair value measurements and defines fair value as the price that a Fund would receive to sell an investment or pay to transfer a liability in a timely transaction with an independent buyer in the principal market, or in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the investment or liability. It establishes a single definition of fair value, creates a three-tier hierarchy as a framework for measuring fair value based on inputs used to value the Funds’ investments, and requires additional disclosure about fair value. The hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

Level 1 —
unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments that the Funds have the ability to access
Level 2 —
other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
Level 3 —
significant unobservable inputs (including the Trust’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

For Level 1 inputs, the Funds use unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for assets or liabilities with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information as the most reliable evidence of fair value.

The Funds’ Level 2 valuation techniques include inputs other than quoted prices within Level 1 that are observable for an asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. This includes when a fair value adjustment is applied which seeks to reflect changes in foreign securities’ market prices since the close of the market on which they are traded. Level 2 observable inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or quoted

prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active in which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, or price quotations vary substantially over time or among market participants. Inputs that are observable for the asset or liability in Level 2 include such factors as interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and default rates for similar liabilities.

For Level 3 valuation techniques, the Funds use unobservable inputs that reflect assumptions market participants would be expected to use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available and are developed based on the best information available under the circumstances. In developing unobservable inputs, market participant assumptions are used if they are reasonably available without undue cost and effort.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The hierarchy classification of inputs used to value each Fund’s investments at June 30, 2026 is disclosed at the end of each Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.

Foreign Currency Translation

The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the applicable rate of exchange to determine the value of investments, assets and liabilities. Purchases and sales of securities and income and expenses are translated at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates from the impact arising from changes in market prices. Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the differences between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.

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Securities Transactions and Investment Income

The Funds’ securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses on sales of investments are determined on the basis of identified cost. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash income, if any, is included in investment income, with any non-cash income exceeding 5% of a Fund’s total income stated separately on the Statement of Operations, and is recorded at the fair value of securities received.

Investment income, expenses (other than those specific to a particular class of shares), and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to the separate classes of shares based upon their relative net asset value on the date income is earned or expensed and realized and unrealized gains and losses are incurred.

Segment Reporting

Each Fund included herein is subject to ASC Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies and is structured as having a limited purpose by design. Each Fund’s sole purpose is to invest to obtain returns from investment income and/or capital appreciation in accordance with their established investment objective. As such, each Fund is deemed to be an individual reporting segment under ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting and is not part of a consolidated reporting entity. The results of the operations, as shown in the Statements of Operations and the financial highlights for each Fund is the information used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker for purposes of assessing performance and allocating resources. Accordingly, the President/Principal Executive Officer is deemed to be the Chief Operating Decision Maker.

U.S. Federal and Other Taxes

Each Fund intends to continue to qualify to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” under the provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and as such will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on income (including any net realized capital gains) which is distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Code to the Funds’ shareholders. Therefore, no U.S. federal income tax provision is required.

Investment income received from investments in foreign jurisdictions may be subject to foreign withholding tax. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Whenever possible, the Funds will attempt to operate so as to qualify for reduced tax rates or tax exemptions in those countries with which the United States has a tax treaty. Foreign taxes, if any, net of any reclaims, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Funds invest.

As a result of several court cases in certain countries across the European Union (“EU”), some Funds may file European tax reclaims for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries. These additional filings are subject to various administrative proceedings by the local jurisdictions’ tax authorities within the EU, as well as a number of related judicial proceedings. If a positive decision is reached and as such, reclaims become payable to the Funds, they are reflected as Windfall Tax Recovery within investment income in the Statements of Operations and related receivables, if any, will be reflected within tax reclaims receivable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. If the associated cash is received, the Funds will generally follow, for tax purposes, IRS guidance in Notice 2016‑10 and reduce the current year foreign taxes paid by the amount of the refund. When uncertainty exists as to the ultimate resolution of these proceedings and the likelihood of receipt of these EU reclaims, no amounts are reflected in the financial statements.

In the event that EU reclaims received by a Fund during a fiscal year exceed foreign withholding taxes paid by the Fund, and the Fund previously passed through to its shareholders foreign taxes incurred by the Fund to be used as a credit or deduction on a shareholder’s income tax return, the Fund will enter into a closing agreement with the IRS in order to pay the associated tax liability on behalf of the Fund’s shareholders.

In addition to the requirements of the Code, the Funds may also be subject to capital gains tax in India and potentially other foreign jurisdictions, on gains realized upon the sale of securities in India or other such foreign jurisdictions, payable upon repatriation of sales proceeds. Any realized losses in excess of gains in India may be carried forward to offset future gains. Funds with exposure to Indian securities and potentially other foreign jurisdictions may accrue a deferred tax liability for

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unrealized gains in excess of available loss carryforwards based on existing tax rates and holding periods of the securities.

The Funds are subject to tax accounting standards that provide guidance for how certain and uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. These standards require the evaluation of tax positions taken, or expected to be taken, in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more‑likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold would be recorded as a reduction in a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has evaluated the application of these standards and has determined no liabilities for income tax related expenses are required in the financial statements of

the Funds. The previous three tax year ends and the interim tax period since then, as applicable, remain subject to examination.

Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures

Accounting Standards Update 2023‑09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, was adopted by the Acquired Funds in their annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. Total income taxes paid during the period were not material, and no jurisdictional breakdown was required. The required disclosures are assessed annually and will be updated, as applicable, in the Funds’ annual financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2026.

At December 31, 2025 for federal income tax purposes, the Acquired Funds listed below had capital loss carryforwards that were carried over to the corresponding Acquiring Funds in connection with the Reorganizations. These capital loss carryforwards are available to offset future capital gains. To the extent that these loss carryforwards are utilized, capital gains so offset will not be distributed to shareholders.

Fund

Short Term
Capital Losses
No Expiration

Long Term
Capital Losses
No Expiration

Capital
Loss
Available
Total

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF*

$(6,924,326)

$(13,142,964)

$(20,067,290)

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF*

(86,217,102)

(39,331,373)

(125,548,475)

*
Amounts reflect the applicable Acquired Fund as of June 1, 2026

Realized capital losses, currency losses and passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) losses incurred after October 31 (“post-October capital/late year ordinary losses”) within the taxable year are deemed to arise on the first business day of each Fund’s next taxable year. During the year or period ended December 31, 2025, the Funds shown below incurred and will elect to defer net post-October or late year losses as indicated.

At December 31, 2025, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Fund

Capital Loss
Carryforwards

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF*

$(20,067,290)

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF*

(125,548,475)

*
Amounts reflect the applicable Acquired Fund as of June 1, 2026

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders

The Funds intend to distribute each year, as dividends, substantially all net investment income and net capital gains realized. All such dividends or distributions are credited in the form of additional shares of the Funds at net asset value on the ex-dividend date unless the shareholder elects to receive dividends and distributions in cash. Currently, the Funds’

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policies are to distribute net investment income and net capital gains on an annual basis. Such distributions are determined in conformity with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

The Funds’ cost of investments and gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency at June 30, 2026 for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

Fund

Cost of
Investments

Gross
Appreciation

Gross
(Depreciation)

Net
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

$11,442,070

$213,923

$(299,849)

$(85,926)

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

44,706,787

23,708,368

(1,987,475)

21,720,893

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

89,684,370

23,237,601

(14,559,745)

8,677,856

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

182,996,768

162,783,480

(11,069,960)

151,713,520

Note B — Investment Management and Other Services

The Funds are advised and managed by the Manager. The Manager, an investment adviser registered with the SEC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Baillie Gifford & Co.

The Manager selects and reviews each Fund’s investments and provides executive and other personnel for the management of the Trust, pursuant to the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between the Manager and the Trust on behalf of each Fund, as amended from time to time (the “Management Agreement”).

Under the Management Agreement, each Fund pays the Manager a management fee quarterly for advisory services and for shareholder servicing, administrative and other services. Each Fund pays for these services under a

bundled fee structure (the “Unitary Management Fee”). The Unitary Management Fee paid by each Fund under the Management Agreement is calculated and accrued daily at the annual rate noted below, expressed as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Funds (and not the Manager) will be responsible for certain other fees and expenses that are not covered by the Unitary Management Fee under the Management Agreement. These include broker fees, commissions, taxes and other costs associated with buying/selling securities. The Manager may voluntarily reimburse any fees and expenses of the Funds but is under no obligation to do so. Any voluntary reimbursements may be terminated at any time. Prior to the Reorganizations, the expenses of the Acquired Funds were incurred under their predecessor fee arrangements and are presented separately in the Statements of Operations.

Fund

Annual Unitary
Management Fee

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

0.79%

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

0.59%

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF (a)

0.72%

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF (b)

0.70%

(a)
For the period June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. Prior to June 1, 2026, the total annual fund operating expenses rate and the expense limitation for the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares with Baillie Gifford was 0.83% and 0.72%, respectively.
(b)
For the period June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. Prior to June 1, 2026, the total annual fund operating expenses rate for the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares with Baillie Gifford was 0.70%.

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Prior to the Reorganizations, each Acquired Fund paid the Manager an investment advisory fee, calculated and accrued daily on the basis of the annual rate noted below and expressed as a percentage of that Fund’s average daily net assets.

Fund

Average Daily Net Assets
of the Fund (billions)

Annual Rate at
Each Asset Level

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated
Growth Equities Fund

$0 - $2

>$2 - $5

Above $5

0.40%

0.36%

0.34%

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund

$0 - $2

>$2 - $5

Above $5

0.45%

0.41%

0.39%

The Manager had contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or bear expenses of the Acquired Fund’s to the extent that the total annual operating expenses (excluding taxes, sub-accounting expenses and extraordinary expenses, exceeded the amounts listed below.

Fund

Class

Expense limitation

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated
Growth Equities Fund

Class K and Institutional Class

0.72%

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund

Class K and Institutional Class

Class 2

Class 3

0.70%

0.70%

0.63%

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed under this arrangement were not subject to recoupment. The expense limitation was no longer applicable following the Reorganizations.

Prior to the Reorganizations, each Acquired Fund had adopted a Shareholder Servicing Plan providing that an Acquired Fund could pay the Manager, or any other entity that acted from time to time as the shareholder servicing agent with respect to a class of Fund shares, for services rendered and expenses borne in connection with the provision of services to Fund investors and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts. For these services, the Acquired Funds paid the Manager a fee at an annualized rate based on the average daily net assets attributable to each applicable class of shares. The fee paid by Class 2 shares was 0.17% and the fee paid by Class 3 shares was 0.10%. Class K and Institutional Class shares did not pay this fee.

With respect to Class K and Institutional Class shares, the Manager was responsible for providing certain administrative services to Fund shareholders as well as

coordinating, overseeing and supporting services provided to Fund shareholders by third parties, including financial intermediaries that held accounts with the Acquired Funds, pursuant to an Administration and Supervisory Agreement between the Manager and Baillie Gifford Funds on behalf of each Acquired Fund.

Each Acquired Fund had adopted an Administration, Supervisory and Sub-Accounting Services Plan with respect to Class K and Institutional Class shares, which authorized each Acquired Fund to pay the Manager an Administration and Supervisory Fee quarterly, in arrears, at an annual rate of 0.17% of the applicable Acquired Fund’s average net assets attributable to those classes.

Institutional Class shares bore expenses in connection with compensating financial intermediaries for sub-transfer agency and other services. Class K shares did not bear such expenses.

The Acquired Funds could enter into certain agreements with financial intermediaries that required payments for sub-transfer agency services in excess of the Board-approved cap on payments and/or reimbursements to

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financial intermediaries. In such instances, the Manager paid, out of its own profits, the difference between the amount due under the agreement with the financial intermediary and the cap on such payments and/or reimbursements approved by the Board.

Underwriter

Baillie Gifford Funds Services LLC (“BGFS”) a wholly owned subsidiary of the Manager, serves as the Funds’ principal underwriter (the “Distributor”).

Administrator

The Bank of New York (BNY) serves as the Funds’ administrator pursuant to a Fund Administration and Accounting Agreements between the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, and BNY.

Custodian

BNY is also the Trust’s custodian. As such, BNY or sub-custodians acting at its direction hold in safekeeping certificated securities and cash belonging to the Funds and, in such capacity, are the registered owners of securities held in book entry form belonging to the Funds.

Upon instruction, BNY or such sub-custodians receive and deliver cash and securities of the Funds in connection with Fund transactions and collect all dividends and other distributions made with respect to Fund portfolio securities.

Transfer Agent

BNY also serves as the Trust’s transfer agent, registrar and dividend disbursing agent.

Note C — Investment Transactions

Purchases and proceeds from sales of securities (excluding short term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2026 were as follows:

Fund

Purchases

Sales

Purchases
In-Kind

Sales
In-Kind

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

$7,993,326

$1,345,970

$5,618,059

$—

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

2,089,059

456,715

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

47,478,233

50,625,760

7,797,371

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

124,547,409

653,841,013

40,271,043

Note D — Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest

Each Fund is an exchange-traded fund. Shares of each Fund are listed for trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (the “Exchange”). Individual shares of each Fund are bought and sold in the secondary market through a broker-dealer at market prices, which may be greater than, less than, or equal to the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”). Each Fund issues and redeems shares at NAV only in large aggregations of shares known as “Creation Units”. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of the Fund.

Creation Units are generally issued and redeemed in-kind for a basket of securities, assets or other positions and/or for cash. Only Authorized Participants may create or redeem Creation Units directly with the Fund. Each Authorized Participant has entered into an agreement with the Distributor. Creation transactions generally require an Authorized Participant to deliver Deposit Instruments and any required cash amount to the Fund in exchange for Creation Units. Redemption transactions generally require the Fund to deliver Redemption Instruments and any required cash amount to the Authorized Participant in exchange for shares tendered in Creation Unit aggregations.

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Purchases and redemptions of Creation Units that include a substantial cash component, rather than in-kind delivery of portfolio securities, may cause the Fund to incur brokerage costs or recognize taxable gains or losses that it might not have incurred if the transactions had been affected in kind. These costs may be borne by the Fund to the extent they are not offset by transaction fees payable by Authorized Participants. Transactions in each Fund’s shares were as follows:

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

For the
Period Ended
June 30, 2026

Shares

Amount

Shares sold

475,000

$11,498,365

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

Shares redeemed

Net Increase (Decrease)

475,000

$11,498,365

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

For the
Period Ended
June 30, 2026

Shares

Amount

Shares sold

2,972,033

$74,190,222

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

Shares redeemed

Net Increase (Decrease)

2,972,033

$74,190,222

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF(a)

For the
Period Ended
June 30, 2026

For the
Year Ended
December 31, 2025

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Fund Share Activity (formerly Class K* Shares)

Shares sold

7,127,579(b)

$66,221,757(b)

521,358

$4,475,434

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

Shares redeemed

(7,751,329)(c)

(8,213,073)(c)

(537,510)

(4,810,717)

Net Increase (Decrease)

(623,750)

$58,008,684

(16,152)

$(335,283)

Institutional Class** Shares

Shares sold

507,608(c)

$4,317,592(c)

2,804,440

$24,290,700

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

Shares redeemed

(7,189,679)(c)

(58,697,182)(c)

(2,136,496)

(18,493,957)

Net Increase (Decrease)

(6,682,071)

$(54,379,590)

667,944

$5,796,743

Total Net Increase (Decrease)

(7,305,821)

$3,629,094

651,792

$5,461,460

*
The class converted $54,464,281 in Net Assets as part of the reorganization.
**
The class converted $35,014,140 in Net Assets as part of the reorganization.
(a)
Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund (“Acquired Fund”) in a reorganization that occurred as of the close of business on June 1, 2026. Performance and financial history of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares have been adopted by Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF and will be used going forward. As a result, the information prior to June 1, 2026, reflects that of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares. The Acquired Fund ceased operations as of the date of the reorganization. (See Note I).
(b)
The Share Class activity relates to events occurring prior to the June 1, 2026 reorganization, excluding 380,000 shares sold after June 1, 2026, which had an aggregate value of $9,797,843.
(c)
The Share Class activity relates to events occurring prior to the June 1, 2026 reorganization.

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Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF(a)

For the
Period Ended
June 30, 2026

For the
Year Ended
December 31, 2025

Shares

Amount

Shares

Amount

Class 2* Shares

Shares sold

$—

44

$1,500

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

Shares redeemed

(1,009,478)(b)

(34,582,282)(b)

(2,469,111)

(100,314,686)(c)

Net Increase (Decrease)

(1,009,478)

$(34,582,282)

(2,469,067)

$(100,313,186)

Class 3** Shares

Shares sold

$—

2,253,701

$99,665,878(d)

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

Shares redeemed

(2,021,569)(b)

(74,862,560)(b)

(232,132)

(10,000,000)

Net Increase (Decrease)

(2,021,569)

$(74,862,560)

2,021,569

$89,665,878

Fund Share Activity (formerly Class K*** Shares)

Shares sold

7,446,204(b)

$255,654,770(b)

4,916,224

$179,838,160(e)

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

Shares redeemed

(13,072,937)(f)

(453,901,908)

(5,504,134)

(194,396,073)(g)

Net Increase (Decrease)

(5,626,733)

$(198,247,138)

(587,910)

$(14,557,913)

Institutional Class**** Shares

Shares sold

289,349(b)

10,479,468(b)

2,676,528

$94,543,071

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

Shares redeemed

(8,529,542)(b)

(289,808,749)(b)

(4,430,791)

(163,820,785)(h)

Net Increase (Decrease)

(8,240,193)

$(279,329,281)

(1,754,263)

$(69,277,714)

Total Net Increase (Decrease)

(16,897,973)

$(587,021,261)

(2,789,671)

$(94,482,935)

*
The class converted $11,661,045 in Net Assets as part of the reorganization.
**
The class converted $23,352,286 in Net Assets as part of the reorganization.
***
The class converted $261,490,198 in Net Assets as part of the reorganization.
****
The class converted $98,529,510 in Net Assets as part of the reorganization.
(a)
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund (“Acquired Fund”) in a reorganization that occurred as of the close of business on June 1, 2026. Performance and financial history of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares have been adopted by Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF and will be used going forward. As a result, the information prior to June 1, 2026, reflects that of the Acquired Fund’s Class K Shares. The Acquired Fund ceased operations as of the date of the reorganization. (See Note I).
(b)
The Share Class activity relates to events occurring prior to the June 1, 2026 reorganization.
(c)
$99,665,878 converted from Class 2 into Class 3. $648,808 converted from Class 2 into Class K.
(d)
$99,665,878 converted into Class 3 from Class 2.
(e)
$648,808 converted into Class K from Class 2. $18,406,853 converted into Class K from Institutional Class.
(f)
The Share Class activity relates to events occurring prior to the June 1, 2026 reorganization, excluding 1,360,000 shares redeemed after June 1, 2026, which had an aggregate value of $45,867,538.
(g)
This amount includes an in-kind transfer of $104,007,392.
(h)
$18,406,853 converted from Institutional Class into Class K.

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

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Note E — Beneficial Ownership

Beneficial ownership, either direct or indirect, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a Fund creates a presumption of control under Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act. As of June 30, 2026, the following Funds had one shareholder who beneficially owned 25% or more of the Fund’s voting securities:

Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF(1)

(1)
As of June 30, 2026, Baillie Gifford International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Manager, beneficially owned 25% or more of the Fund’s voting securities.

Purchase and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operation of each Fund.

Note F — Commitments and Contingencies

Each of the Funds indemnifies the Trust’s officers and each member of the Board for certain liabilities that might arise from the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications.

The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

Note G — Principal Risks

The below is a selection of the Funds’ principal risks. The Funds’ full list of principal risks, including more commonly known risks, are further described within their respective prospectuses.

Investment Style Risk

The Manager actively makes investment decisions for the Funds through bottom-up stock selection. Accordingly, the Funds will have risk characteristics that differ from their benchmark indices. The Manager’s judgments about the attractiveness, relative value, or potential appreciation of a particular stock may prove to be incorrect and cause a Fund to lose money or underperform compared to its benchmark index. There can be no assurance that the Manager’s investment decisions will produce the desired results.

Growth Stock Risk

The prices of growth stocks may be based largely on expectations of future earnings, and their prices can decline rapidly and significantly in reaction to negative news. Growth stocks may underperform stocks in other broad style categories (and the stock market as a whole) over any period of time and may shift in and out of favor with investors generally, sometimes rapidly, depending on changes in market, economic, and other factors.

Long-Term Investment Strategy Risk

The Funds pursue a long-term investment approach, typically seeking returns over a period of several years. This investment style may cause a Fund to lose money or underperform compared to its benchmark index or other funds over extended periods of time, and a Fund may not perform as expected in the long term. An investment in a Fund may be more suitable for long-term investors who can bear the risk of short- or medium-term fluctuations in the value of the Fund’s portfolio.

Emerging Markets Risk

To the extent a Fund invests in emerging market securities, the Fund may be exposed to greater market, credit, currency, liquidity, legal, political, technical and other risks different from, or greater than the risks of investing in developed markets.

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

46

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Geographic Focus Risk

Certain Funds expect to focus investments in a limited number of countries or geographic regions, and as a result may not offer the same level of diversification of risks as a more broadly global fund because these Funds will be exposed to a smaller geographic area. The performance of a fund that is less diversified across countries or geographic regions will be closely tied to market, currency, economic, political, environmental, or regulatory conditions and developments in the countries or regions in which the fund invests, and may be more volatile than the performance of a more geographically-diversified portfolio.

Non-Diversification Risk

A non-diversified fund may hold a smaller number of portfolio securities, with larger positions in each security it holds, than many other funds. To the extent a Fund invests in a relatively small number of issuers, a decline in the market value of a particular security held by the Fund may affect its value more than if it invested in a larger number of issuers. The value of the Fund’s shares may be more volatile than the values of shares of more diversified funds. Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF and Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF are non-diversified Funds.

Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risk

Geopolitical, environmental and other events may disrupt securities markets and adversely affect global economies and markets. These disruptions could prevent the Funds from implementing their investment strategies and achieving their investment objectives, and increase the Funds’ exposure to the other risks detailed in each Fund’s Prospectus. Given the increasing interdependence among global economies and markets, conditions in one country, market, or region might adversely affect markets, issuers, and/or foreign exchange rates in other countries, including the U.S.

War, terrorism, public health crises, and other geopolitical events, such as sanctions, tariffs, trade disputes, the imposition of exchange controls or other cross-border trade barriers, have led, and in the future may lead, to increased short-term market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on U.S. and world economies and markets generally. For instance, the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions that followed had immediate negative effects on global financial markets, sovereign debt and the markets for certain securities and

commodities, such as oil and natural gas, and reduced the liquidity and value of Russian securities to zero or near zero. Similarly, terrorism in the U.S. and around the world has resulted in increased geopolitical risk.

Natural and environmental disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis, can be highly disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies and industries, securities markets, interest rates, credit ratings, inflation, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of the Funds’ investments. Similarly, dramatic disruptions can be caused by communicable diseases, epidemics, pandemics, plagues and other public health crises.

For further information on the risks of investing in each Fund, please refer to each Fund’s prospectus.

ETF Structure Risk

Although the Fund’s shares will be listed for trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Exchange”), an active trading market for the Fund’s shares may not be developed or maintained by market makers or authorized participants (“Authorized Participants”).

As an ETF, the Fund issues and redeems shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in a large, specified number of shares called a “Creation Unit.” Only Authorized Participants may engage in creation or redemption transactions directly with the Fund, and no Authorized Participant is obligated to engage in creation and/or redemption transactions. The Fund has a limited number of institutions that may act as Authorized Participants on an agency basis (i.e., on behalf of other market participants). To the extent that Authorized Participants exit the business or are unable to proceed with creation or redemption orders with respect to the Fund and no other Authorized Participant is able to step forward to create or redeem Creation Units, Fund shares may be more likely to trade at a premium or discount to NAV and possibly face trading halts and/or delisting.

Trading in Fund shares may be halted due to market conditions or for other reasons that, in the view of the Exchange, make trading in shares of the Fund inadvisable. ETF shares trade at market prices rather than at NAV, shares may trade at a price greater than NAV (a premium) or less than NAV (a discount).

When buying or selling shares of the Fund, investors typically will pay brokerage commissions or other charges imposed by financial intermediaries and will incur the cost of the difference between the price that a buyer is willing to pay for shares (the “bid” price) and the price at which a seller is willing to sell shares (the “ask” price), known as the “spread” or “bid-ask spread.”

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

47

Shares of the Fund, similar to shares of other issuers listed on a stock exchange, may be sold short and are therefore subject to the risk of increased volatility and price decreases associated with short selling activity.

Daily publication of the Fund’s portfolio holdings information could permit other market participants to trade in the securities identified in the Fund’s public disclosure, and to the extent the Fund was trading in those securities over multiple days, trading by such other market participants could disadvantage the Fund and its shareholders by negatively impacting the prices at which the Fund may be able to buy investments for its portfolio or sell its holdings and Fund returns.

The NAV of the Fund’s shares may change on days when, or during times at which, Authorized Participants will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund. This is because the Fund may invest in securities that are primarily traded on foreign exchanges which may trade at times or on days when the Fund does not price its shares. In such situations, there may be changes between the last quote of the underlying securities’ value in the closed foreign market and the value of such underlying securities during the Fund’s domestic trading day, which could lead to differences between the market price of the Fund’s shares and the shares’ underlying value.

New and Smaller-Sized ETF Risk

New funds and smaller-sized funds (including funds that are thinly capitalized or that have lost significant assets through market declines or redemptions) will be subject to greater liquidity risk due to their smaller asset bases. A large shareholder exiting a small fund through secondary market sales could, if the resulting redemption transaction by an Authorized Participant includes a significant cash component, require the fund to sell securities at disadvantageous times or prices or to delay payment of redemption proceeds to a redeeming shareholder. In addition, in order to mitigate liquidity risk, new or smaller-sized funds may be more likely to hold a proportionally higher percentage of their assets in cash to meet shareholder redemptions (which could hamper performance).

Periodic Rebalancing Risk

The Manager expects to execute portfolio transactions for the Funds on a periodic schedule, generally after the Manager executes transactions in the same securities for other client accounts managed according to investment

strategies similar to those pursued by the Funds. As a result, the Funds’ portfolios are expected to be rebalanced less frequently than other accounts and funds managed by the Manager, and a Fund’s portfolio trades will often occur after an accumulation of multiple trades that were executed for the Manager’s other accounts and funds. Less frequent rebalancing could harm the Fund by causing it to suffer losses if positions it would have sold earlier (if it were rebalanced more frequently) decline in value before a rebalancing date or positions it would have purchased earlier (if it were rebalanced more frequently) increase in value before a rebalancing date. In addition, when the Manager implements a portfolio decision for an account or fund ahead of, or contemporaneously with, a portfolio decision for a Fund, market impact, liquidity constraints, or other factors could result in the Fund receiving less favorable pricing or trading results, paying higher transaction costs, or otherwise being disadvantaged.

Risk Model Risk

A risk model is used to assist in the portfolio construction process. In developing and maintaining the risk model, the Manager expects to make use of one or more vendors or data sources for inputs. If the model or the data used in the model is incorrect or incomplete or if there are business or operational disruptions affecting a vendor providing significant inputs to the model, then (in the absence of mitigating measures by the Manager) the Fund may be temporarily unable to appropriately implement the risk model or, when implemented, investment decisions made with reference to the model may not produce the desired results, and the Fund may realize losses.

Note H — Legal Notice

MSCI

MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any MSCI data contained herein. The MSCI data may not be further redistributed or used as a basis for other indexes or any securities or financial products. This report is not approved, endorsed, reviewed or produced by MSCI. None of the MSCI data is intended to constitute investment advice or a recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment decision and may not be relied on as such.

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

Semi-Annual Financial Statements and
Other Information June 30, 2026

48

Note I — Reorganization

Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Liquidation previously approved by the Board of Trustees of Baillie Gifford Funds, Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund and Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund (each, an “Acquired Fund”) were reorganized into Baillie Gifford International

Concentrated Growth ETF and Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF (each, an “Acquiring Fund”), respectively (each, a “Reorganization”). The Reorganizations were effective as of the close of business on June 1, 2026 (“Closing Date”). As a result of the Reorganizations, the Acquiring Funds adopted the performance and financial history of the respective Acquired Fund.

Prior to the Reorganizations, the outstanding share classes of each Acquired Fund were consolidated into Class K shares of the applicable Acquired Fund. Following the share class consolidations, the assets and liabilities of each Acquired Fund were transferred to the corresponding Acquiring Fund in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund with an aggregate value equal to the net assets transferred. The shares of each Acquiring Fund were then distributed pro rata to shareholders of the corresponding Acquired Fund. The Reorganizations were intended to qualify as tax free reorganizations for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as follows:

Acquired Fund/Acquiring Fund

Exchange
Shares of
Acquiring
Fund Issued
(Exchange
Ratio 1:1)

Value of
Exchanged
Shares

Acquired Fund’s
Shares
Outstanding as of
Close of Business

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund /
Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

3,422,839

$89,478,421

3,422,839

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund /
Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

10,923,851

395,033,039

10,923,851

Incidental costs incurred by the Acquired Funds as a result of the Reorganizations were borne by the Manager. These included legal, tax and other professional fees associated with the Fund conversions. All transaction costs incurred as a result of transferring assets from the Acquired Fund to the Acquiring Fund were covered by the Manager, including explicit trading costs and taxes associated with the sale and repurchase of non-transferrable assets.

The following table shows each Acquired Fund’s and Acquiring Fund’s aggregate net assets (immediately before and after the completion of the acquisition) and each Acquired Fund’s unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation position:

Acquired Fund/
Acquiring Fund

Acquiring
Fund’s
Net Assets
Before
Acquisition

Acquired
Fund’s
Net Assets
Transferred

Acquiring
Fund’s
Net Assets
Immediately
After Acquisition

Acquired
Fund’s
Net Investment
Income/(Loss)

Acquired
Fund’s
Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)
on Investments

Acquired
Fund’s
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)*

Baillie Gifford International
Concentrated Growth Equities
Fund / Baillie Gifford International
Concentrated Growth ETF

$—

$89,478,421

$89,478,421

$(420,402)

$(15,571,560)

$9,660,131

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global
Growth Fund / Baillie Gifford Long
Term Global Growth ETF

395,033,039

395,033,039

(5,762,156)

55,675,123

183,117,606

*
For financial reporting purposes, assets received, and shares issued by the Acquiring Funds were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of any investments received in-kind from the Acquired Funds was carried forward to align ongoing reporting to the Acquiring Fund’s realized and unrealized gains and losses

49

Assuming the Reorganizations had been completed on January 1, 2026, the Acquiring Fund’s pro-forma results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2026, are as follows:

Baillie Gifford International
Concentrated Growth ETF

Baillie Gifford Long Term
Global Growth ETF

Net Investment income (loss)

$(34,673)

$(1,063,889)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

(3,158,107)

(85,447,391)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations

(3,192,780)

(86,511,280)

Because the combined Acquiring Funds have been managed as single integrated funds since the Reorganization was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the Acquired funds that have been included in the Acquiring Fund’s Statement of Operations since June 1, 2026.

Note J — Subsequent Events

Events or transactions that occur after the financial statement date but before the financial statements are issued are categorized as recognized or non-recognized for financial statement purposes.

At a meeting held on July 30, 2026, the Board approved proposals to reclassify Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF from “diversified” to “non-diversified,” under Section 5(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders of the Fund at a special shareholder meeting expected to be held in October 2026 (the “Meeting”). Proxy materials describing the proposals and the rationale

for the proposals are expected to be sent to shareholders of the Fund in early September 2026. No assurance can be given that shareholder approval will be obtained for the proposal, in which case the Fund would be expected to continue to operate as a “diversified” fund.

Generally, a non-diversified fund may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers than a diversified fund. Concentration of investments in a smaller number of issuers exposes a fund to the risks associated with such issuers to a greater extent than a fund invested in a larger number of issuers. Poor performance by any one of these issuers would adversely affect a non-diversified fund to a greater extent than a more broadly diversified fund.

If approved by shareholders, the Fund currently anticipates that its reclassification would take effect as soon as practicable following the Meeting, after which time the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information will be updated to reflect the Fund’s non-diversified status and the risks related to operating as a non-diversified fund.

Copyright © Baillie Gifford & Co 2026

 

Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is responsible for the payment of the Trust's operating expenses, including compensation of the Directors. Accordingly, no remuneration was paid by the Baillie Gifford ETF Trust to its Directors or officers during the period.

 

Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.

 

 

Baillie Gifford ETF Trust


Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF

Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF

Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF

Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF

Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth ETF

 

Board considerations
Regarding INvestment management Agreement Approval

 

On December 9, 2025, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” and individually, the “Trustees”) of Baillie Gifford ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the investment management agreement (the “Investment Management Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF, Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF, Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF, Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF and Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth ETF (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), and Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited (the “Manager”). As part of the review process, the Independent Trustees met independently of Trust management and of the interested trustee of the Board to consider the approval of the Investment Management Agreement. During the review process, the Independent Trustees were represented by independent legal counsel and advised by their independent legal counsel of their fiduciary duties pertaining to approval of investment management agreements and the factors that they should consider in evaluating such agreements. The Independent Trustees reviewed materials received from the Manager, Broadridge, an independent provider of fund data (“Broadridge”), and independent legal counsel. After reviewing the information received, the Independent Trustees requested supplemental information, and the Manager provided materials in response. The Board determined that, given the totality of the information provided with respect to the Investment Management Agreement, the Board had received sufficient information to approve the Investment Management Agreement for each Fund.

 

The Board concluded that it was in the best interests of each Fund to approve the Investment Management Agreement. In reaching this conclusion for the Funds, the Board did not identify any single factor as determinative in its analysis, but rather the Board considered a variety of factors, including those discussed below. The Board did not allot a particular weight to any one factor or group of factors.

 

The Board considered the Manager’s proposal to convert Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund, Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth Fund and Baillie

 

 

 

Gifford U.S. Equity Growth Fund (the “Conversion Mutual Funds”), each a mutual fund series of Baillie Gifford Funds (a separate trust) (“BGF”) advised by the Manager, to Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth ETF, Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF and Baillie Gifford U.S. Equity Growth ETF (the “Conversion ETFs”), respectively, each a proposed exchange-traded fund series of the Trust, and that the Conversion Mutual Funds and the corresponding Conversion ETFs have substantially similar investment strategies. The Board also considered that Baillie Gifford Emerging Markets ETF and Baillie Gifford International Alpha ETF (the “New ETFs”) were proposed as new exchange-traded funds and that the Manager currently advises corresponding mutual fund series of BGF with substantially similar investment strategies.

 

The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services expected to be provided by the Manager to each Fund. The Board noted that, pursuant to the Funds’ Investment Management Agreement, the Manager will provide advisory services and shareholder servicing, administrative and other services to the Funds and will receive a unitary management fee. The Board considered the background and qualifications of the investment, shareholder servicing, administrative, compliance and other personnel who would be involved in the management and oversight of the Funds. The Board noted that: (1) each Fund will be an actively-managed exchange-traded fund; (2) the portfolio management teams that would manage the Conversion ETFs currently manage the corresponding Conversion Mutual Funds, except that for Baillie Gifford International Concentrated Growth Equities Fund, Spencer Adair will retire as a portfolio manager of the Fund on March 31, 2026 and Kirsty Gibson will become a portfolio manager of the Fund on April 1, 2026; and (3) the portfolio management teams that would manage the New ETFs currently manage corresponding mutual fund series of BGF. The Board reviewed information regarding each Fund’s unitary management fee and estimated expense ratio, as compared to a peer group of funds assembled by Broadridge and to other clients of the Manager with a similar investment mandate. The Board also considered expense information for other actively-managed equity ETFs in each Fund’s investment category, as identified by the Manager. The Board considered the proposed investment objective, process, strategy and policies for each Fund, and noted that they were substantially similar to those of the corresponding Conversion Mutual Fund or other corresponding series of BGF, as applicable. The Board also received hypothetical back-tested performance information for each Fund, as compared to the historical investment performance of the corresponding Conversion Mutual Fund or other corresponding series of BGF, as applicable, and considered differences in the proposed management of each Fund’s investment portfolio in light of the ETF structure. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Manager to the Funds, pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, were expected to be satisfactory.

 

The Board considered the Manager’s estimated level of profitability or loss with respect to the Funds and concluded that it was not unreasonable. The Board considered other potential benefits to be derived by the Manager from its relationship to the Funds, including reputational benefits. The Board also considered whether there were economies of scale with respect to management of the Funds. In this regard, the Board noted that the Funds were not yet operational and considered the Manager’s statement that, while the proposed unitary management fee for each Fund does not have breakpoints, such proposed fee assumes that the Fund will reach a certain scale.

 

The Board considered the proposed unitary management fee payable by each Fund under the Investment Management Agreement for the services to be provided. The Board noted that, under the unitary management fee arrangement, the Manager would be responsible for each Fund’s ordinary operating expenses, subject to certain exclusions as set forth in the Investment Management Agreement.

 

 

 

The Board considered the Manager’s explanation of its process in proposing a unitary management fee for each Fund that the Manager believes is appropriate and competitive in the marketplace. The Board reviewed each Fund’s proposed unitary management fee and estimated expense ratio and compared them to the average management fees and net expense ratios of an expense peer group and an expense universe of funds based on data provided by Broadridge. The comparable fund information showed that each Fund’s contractual unitary management fee was above the average contractual management fee of the expense peer group. In addition, the Board compared each Fund’s estimated expense ratio to the net expense ratios of other actively-managed equity ETFs in the Fund’s investment category, as identified by the Manager. The Manager discussed with the Board the limitations of the expense peer groups provided by Broadridge, as well the other actively-managed equity ETFs identified by the Manager, and the Board took these limitations into account in considering the comparative data. With respect to each Fund, the Board also reviewed the fee schedules for other clients of the Manager with a similar investment mandate. On the basis of the information provided, the Board concluded that the proposed unitary management fee for each Fund was reasonable.

 

Based upon all the information considered and the conclusions reached, the Board determined that the terms of the Investment Management Agreement for the Funds were reasonable and fair and that the approval of the Investment Management Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund.

 

 

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 16. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded, based on their evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the design and operation of such procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management,

 

 

 

  including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
   
(b)There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 19. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

(b)  Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)  Baillie Gifford ETF Trust 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)*   /s/ Michael Stirling-Aird, President    
  Michael Stirling-Aird, President  
  (principal executive officer)  

 

Date September 2, 2026

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Lindsay Cockburn  
  Lindsay Cockburn, Treasurer  
  (principal financial officer)  

 

Date September 2, 2026

 

 

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.

 

 


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