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  • Baron Partners Fund ranks as second highest performer among The Wall Street Journal’s Best Performing U.S-Stock Funds of 2019

    January 07, 2020 -

    In The Wall Street Journal article, “And the Winner Is … The Best Stock-Fund Managers of 2019,” Baron Partners Fund portfolio manager Ron Baron discusses why he believes his concentrated, long-term approach to investing means that more of his holdings have the potential to beat the market in the long run. Read the full article here.

  • Ron Baron Appears on CNBC's "Squawk Box"

    August 20, 2019 -

    Baron Capital CEO and Chief Investment Officer Ron Baron appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on August 20, 2019 to discuss the economy, Baron's long-term investment philosophy, and market volatility. Watch the full interview at www.cnbc.com.

  • Ron Baron on CNBC’s “Squawk Box”

    March 14, 2019 -

    On March 14, 2019 Ron Baron appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to give his thoughts on companies disrupting their industries. To view the full segment, visit www.cnbc.com.

  • The Wall Street Journal Lists Baron Opportunity Fund and Baron Focused Growth Fund Among “Category Kings”

    December 13, 2018 -

    In "The Journal Report," The Wall Street Journal's monthly review of mutual funds and ETFs, Baron Opportunity Fund and Baron Focused Growth Fund ranked among top performing funds in their respective peer groups for year-to-date total returns through November 30, 2018 according to Lipper. To view the full list of "Category Kings," visit http://www.wsj.com.

    Lipper Funds Category Average is not weighted and represents the straight average of annualized returns of each of the funds in the category.

  • The Wall Street Journal Ranks Baron Opportunity Fund and Baron Focused Growth Fund Among “Category Kings”

    November 06, 2018 -

    In "The Journal Report," The Wall Street Journal's monthly review of mutual funds and ETFs, Baron Opportunity Fund and Baron Focused Growth Fund ranked among top performing funds in their respective peer groups for year-to-date total returns through October 31, 2018 according to Lipper.

    Lipper Funds Category Average is not weighted and represents the straight average of annualized returns of each of the funds in the category.

  • Ron Baron Appears on CNBC's "Squawk Box"

    October 02, 2018 -

    Baron Capital CEO and Chief Investment Officer Ron Baron appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Tuesday, October 2 to discuss his overall investing strategy and analyze Elon Musk's settlement with the SEC. Watch the full interview at www.cnbc.com.

  • Baron Capital Announces Co-Portfolio Managers for Baron Growth Fund, Baron Partners Fund, and Baron Focused Growth Fund

    June 28, 2018 -

    Baron Capital is pleased to announce the addition of co-portfolio managers for Baron Growth Fund, Baron Partners Fund, and Baron Focused Growth Fund, effective August 28, 2018. Neal Rosenberg, Michael Baron, and David Baron will each join Ron Baron as a co-portfolio manager for Baron Growth Fund, Baron Partners Fund, and Baron Focused Growth Fund, respectively.

  • Barron's Features Neal Rosenberg's Commentary on Investing in AI

    June 13, 2018 -

    On June 11, 2018, as part of its 'Focus on Funds' column, Barron's featured commentary from Neal Rosenberg, Assistant Portfolio Manager of Baron Growth Fund. In the article, "Investing in AI? 3 Picks Beyond FAANGs," Neal discusses how Baron is applying its approach to growth investing to the burgeoning AI sector. Read the full feature at www.barrons.com.

  • Ron Baron Appears on CNBC's "Squawk Box"

    May 14, 2018 -

    Baron Capital CEO and Chief Investment Officer Ron Baron appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on May 14 to discuss his long-term outlook on stocks and the U.S. economy. Watch all segments of the interview here, here, and here.

  • The Wall Street Journal Ranks Five Baron Funds Among "Category Kings"

    March 05, 2018 -

    In "The Journal Report," The Wall Street Journal's quarterly review of mutual funds and ETFs, five Baron funds ranked among the top performing funds in their respective peer groups for one-year total return through February 28, 2018 according to Lipper.

    Among the funds listed were Baron Real Estate Fund, Baron Partners Fund, Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund, Baron Opportunity Fund, and Baron Global Advantage Fund.

    Note: Lipper Funds Category Average is not weighted and represents the straight average of annualized returns of each of the funds in the category.

  • The Wall Street Journal Ranks Seven Baron Funds Among "Category Kings"

    February 05, 2018 -

    In "The Journal Report," The Wall Street Journal's monthly review of mutual funds and ETFs, seven Baron funds ranked among the top performing funds in their respective peer groups for year-to-date total return through January 31, according to Lipper.

    Among the funds listed were Baron Real Estate Fund (#1 in its category), Baron Real Estate Income Fund, Baron Partners Fund, Baron Asset Fund, Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund, Baron Opportunity Fund, and Baron Global Advantage Fund.

    Note: Lipper Funds Category Average is not weighted and represents the straight average of annualized returns of each of the funds in the category.

  • Ron Baron Discusses Investment Strategy with The Wall Street Journal

    January 08, 2018 -

    In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Ron Baron talked about what makes his investment process distinctive. Read the interview at www.wsj.com (Subscription required to access).

  • Baron Launches Three New Funds

    January 04, 2018 -

    Learn about Baron's three new funds: Baron Real Estate Income Fund, Baron Durable Advantage Fund, and Baron WealthBuilder Fund.

  • David Baron appointed as Assistant Portfolio Manager

    June 30, 2017 -

    We are pleased to announce that David Baron has been appointed to the position of Assistant Portfolio Manager for Baron Focused Growth Fund. We view the role of assistant portfolio manager as a stepping stone to co-management and ultimately portfolio manager. David will also continue in his current role as research analyst. He has served as research analyst, studying leisure, gaming and entertainment, resorts and real estate businesses for thirteen years. For more information, please contact us.

  • Morningstar's Fund Spy: Baron Partners Fund among Q2 winners

    June 30, 2017 -

    Morningstar's Fund Spy featured Baron Partners Fund among its second quarter winners in its article, "Second Quarter in U.S. Stock Funds: Growth on Fire." Read more at www.morningstar.com.

  • Michael Baron Quoted in Barron's Cover Story on Morningstar

    April 24, 2017 -

    "The legacy business is in the 30% operating-margin range. Investment management could have margins of 50% to 60%. There's tremendous opportunity in profitability," said Michael Baron, assistant portfolio manager of Baron Partners Fund. Read the full story at www.barrons.com. (Subscription required to access).

  • Neal Rosenberg, David Goldsmith and Michael Baron appointed as Assistant Portfolio Managers

    December 09, 2016 -

    We are pleased to announce that Neal Rosenberg, David Goldsmith, and Michael Baron have been appointed to the position of Assistant Portfolio Manager for Baron Growth Fund, Baron Small Cap Fund, and Baron Partners Fund, respectively. Neal, David, and Michael previously served as research analysts at the firm, and will continue to conduct equity research in their new roles. For more information, please contact us.