Baillie Gifford significantly increased its investment in Vista Energy (VIST), an independent oil and gas company focused on Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation. According to a quarterly disclosure filed with the SEC, the firm boosted its holdings by nearly 74% to 2.73 million shares. The reported value of Baillie Gifford's position rose to $174.03 million as of June 30, 2026.

This trade information comes from a 13F filing, which is a required quarterly report for large investment managers and reflects positions held at the end of the second quarter. These filings are released with a delay and do not represent current-day trading activity. The transaction provides a recent snapshot of a major institutional investor's portfolio adjustment concerning the Latin American energy producer.