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This is a focused Fund that invests mainly in small- and mid-sized U.S. companies with significant growth potential. A substantial percentage of the Fund's assets are in its top 10 holdings. Non-diversified.
As of May 25, 2022
NAV | $33.75 |
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Daily Change ($) | $0.73 |
Daily Change (%) | 2.21% |
YTD | -24.19% |
Inception Date | 5/31/1996 |
Overall (out of 538 Funds)
Ratings based on risk-adjusted returns as of 04/30/2022
Category:US Fund Mid-Cap Growth
Portfolio Manager
years of exp 52
years at baron 40
Portfolio Manager
years of exp 20
years at baron 17
For the period ended 3/31/2022, the Baron Focused Growth Fund received a 5-Star Overall Morningstar Rating™, 5-Star 3-Year Rating, 5-Star 5-Year Rating, and 5-Star 10-Year Rating. The Morningstar Ratings are based on the Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measures of 542, 542, 503, and 386 funds in the category, respectively. This Morningstar Rating is for the Retail share class only; other classes may have different performance characteristics.
The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The Morningstar Rating does not include any adjustment for sales loads. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10- year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods.
Morningstar classifies funds as being large-cap, mid-cap, or small-cap based on the market capitalization of the fund’s stock holdings; and as value, blend, or growth based on the value-growth orientation of the stock holdings. The nine possible combinations of these characteristics correspond to the nine squares of the Morningstar Style Box–size is displayed along the vertical axis and style is displayed along the horizontal axis. Please note that the style boxes indicate the Fund’s equity style, not necessarily its Morningstar Category.
© 2022 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
as of 05/25/22
NAV | Daily Change ($) | Daily Change (%) | MTD | QTD | YTD |
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$33.75 | $0.73 | 2.21% | -7.56% | -17.52% | -24.19% |
as of 03/31/22
YTD1 | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception | Expense Ratio2 | ||
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Gross | Net | |||||||
BFGFX - Baron Focused Growth Fund | -8.09% | 9.20% | 41.18% | 30.69% | 18.69% | 14.18% | 1.35% | 1.35% |
Russell 2500 Growth Index | -12.30% | -10.12% | 12.99% | 13.22% | 12.69% | 8.60% | ||
S&P 500 Index | -4.60% | 15.65% | 18.92% | 15.99% | 14.64% | 9.71% |
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2020
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate; an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Adviser reimburses certain Baron Fund expenses pursuant to a contract expiring on August 29, 2032, unless renewed for another 11-year term and the Fund's transfer agency expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated transfer agent, without which performance would have been lower. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
Performance reflects the actual fees and expenses that were charged when the Fund was a partnership. The predecessor partnership charged a 15% performance fee through 2003 after reaching a certain performance benchmark. If the annual returns for the Fund did not reflect the performance fees for the years the predecessor partnership charged a performance fee, the returns would be higher. The Fund’s shareholders will not be charged a performance fee. The predecessor partnership’s performance is only for periods before the Fund’s registration statement was effective, which was June 30, 2008. During those periods, the predecessor partnership was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not subject to its requirements or the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code relating to registered investment companies, which, if it were, might have adversely affected its performance.
as of 03/31/22
YTD1 | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception | Expense Ratio2 | ||
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Gross | Net | |||||||
BFGFX - Baron Focused Growth Fund | -8.09% | 9.20% | 41.18% | 30.69% | 18.69% | 14.18% | 1.35% | 1.35% |
Russell 2500 Growth Index | -12.30% | -10.12% | 12.99% | 13.22% | 12.69% | 8.60% | ||
S&P 500 Index | -4.60% | 15.65% | 18.92% | 15.99% | 14.64% | 9.71% |
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2020
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate; an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Adviser reimburses certain Baron Fund expenses pursuant to a contract expiring on August 29, 2032, unless renewed for another 11-year term and the Fund's transfer agency expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated transfer agent, without which performance would have been lower. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
Performance reflects the actual fees and expenses that were charged when the Fund was a partnership. The predecessor partnership charged a 15% performance fee through 2003 after reaching a certain performance benchmark. If the annual returns for the Fund did not reflect the performance fees for the years the predecessor partnership charged a performance fee, the returns would be higher. The Fund’s shareholders will not be charged a performance fee. The predecessor partnership’s performance is only for periods before the Fund’s registration statement was effective, which was June 30, 2008. During those periods, the predecessor partnership was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not subject to its requirements or the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code relating to registered investment companies, which, if it were, might have adversely affected its performance.
1Not annualized.
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate; an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Adviser reimburses certain Baron Fund expenses pursuant to a contract expiring on August 29, 2032, unless renewed for another 11-year term and the Fund's transfer agency expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated transfer agent, without which performance would have been lower. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
Performance reflects the actual fees and expenses that were charged when the Fund was a partnership. The predecessor partnership charged a 15% performance fee through 2003 after reaching a certain performance benchmark. If the annual returns for the Fund did not reflect the performance fees for the years the predecessor partnership charged a performance fee, the returns would be higher. The Fund’s shareholders will not be charged a performance fee. The predecessor partnership’s performance is only for periods before the Fund’s registration statement was effective, which was June 30, 2008. During those periods, the predecessor partnership was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not subject to its requirements or the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code relating to registered investment companies, which, if it were, might have adversely affected its performance.
Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2020
as of 03/31/22
Year | Baron Focused Growth Fund | Russell 2500 Growth Index | S&P 500 Index |
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2021 | 18.83% | 5.04% | 28.71% |
2020 | 122.21% | 40.47% | 18.40% |
2019 | 30.03% | 32.65% | 31.49% |
2018 | 3.75% | -7.47% | -4.38% |
2017 | 26.36% | 24.46% | 21.83% |
2016 | 0.67% | 9.73% | 11.96% |
2015 | -2.42% | -0.19% | 1.38% |
2014 | 2.35% | 7.05% | 13.69% |
2013 | 25.69% | 40.65% | 32.39% |
2012 | 15.96% | 16.13% | 16.00% |
2011 | -1.42% | -1.57% | 2.11% |
2010 | 25.17% | 28.86% | 15.06% |
2009 | 33.77% | 41.66% | 26.46% |
2008 | -39.06% | -41.50% | -37.00% |
2007 | 15.25% | 9.69% | 5.49% |
2006 | 26.63% | 12.26% | 15.79% |
2005 | 4.51% | 8.17% | 4.91% |
2004 | 50.24% | 14.59% | 10.88% |
2003 | 40.01% | 46.32% | 28.68% |
2002 | -8.44% | -29.09% | -22.06% |
2001 | -24.33% | -10.83% | -11.93% |
2000 | -6.00% | -16.09% | -9.10% |
1999 | 19.87% | 55.48% | 21.04% |
1998 | 36.17% | 3.10% | 28.58% |
1997 | 38.38% | 14.76% | 33.36% |
1996 | 6.83% | -2.81% | 12.11% |
1Not annualized.
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate; an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Adviser reimburses certain Baron Fund expenses pursuant to a contract expiring on August 29, 2032, unless renewed for another 11-year term and the Fund's transfer agency expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated transfer agent, without which performance would have been lower. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
Performance reflects the actual fees and expenses that were charged when the Fund was a partnership. The predecessor partnership charged a 15% performance fee through 2003 after reaching a certain performance benchmark. If the annual returns for the Fund did not reflect the performance fees for the years the predecessor partnership charged a performance fee, the returns would be higher. The Fund’s shareholders will not be charged a performance fee. The predecessor partnership’s performance is only for periods before the Fund’s registration statement was effective, which was June 30, 2008. During those periods, the predecessor partnership was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not subject to its requirements or the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code relating to registered investment companies, which, if it were, might have adversely affected its performance.
Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2020
Record Date | Ex Date | Payable Date | Income | Return of Capital | Short-Term Capital Gain | Long-Term Capital Gain | Total | Re-Invest NAV | Calendar-Yr Return |
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11/22/2021 | 11/23/2021 | 11/24/2021 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $5.5014 | $5.5014 | $44.90 | 18.83% |
09/22/2021 | 09/23/2021 | 09/24/2021 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $1.4145 | $1.4145 | $45.57 | 18.83% |
11/23/2020 | 11/24/2020 | 11/25/2020 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.9837 | $0.9837 | $37.88 | 122.21% |
09/23/2020 | 09/24/2020 | 09/25/2020 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.2541 | $0.2541 | $31.80 | 122.21% |
11/25/2019 | 11/26/2019 | 11/27/2019 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.3590 | $0.3590 | $19.16 | |
09/24/2018 | 09/25/2018 | 09/26/2018 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.1693 | $0.1693 | $18.17 | 3.75% |
11/27/2017 | 11/28/2017 | 11/29/2017 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.1646 | $0.1646 | $15.73 | 26.36% |
09/27/2017 | 09/28/2017 | 09/29/2017 | $0.0001 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.1598 | $0.1599 | $14.99 | 26.36% |
11/28/2016 | 11/29/2016 | 11/30/2016 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.1820 | $0.1820 | $12.24 | 0.67% |
10/05/2016 | 10/06/2016 | 10/07/2016 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.5658 | $0.5658 | $12.67 | 0.67% |
12/02/2015 | 12/03/2015 | 12/04/2015 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.2567 | $0.2567 | $13.21 | -2.42% |
09/23/2015 | 09/24/2015 | 09/25/2015 | $0.0214 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.4816 | $0.5030 | $12.85 | -2.42% |
12/01/2014 | 12/02/2014 | 12/03/2014 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0741 | $0.0741 | $13.75 | 2.35% |
09/22/2014 | 09/23/2014 | 09/24/2014 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0119 | $0.0119 | $13.82 | 2.35% |
09/25/2013 | 09/26/2013 | 09/27/2013 | $0.1712 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.1712 | $13.10 | 25.69% |
12/13/2010 | 12/14/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $0.3260 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.3260 | $9.47 | 25.17% |
12/28/2009 | 12/29/2009 | 12/30/2009 | $0.1260 | $0.1250 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.2510 | $8.25 | 33.77% |
12/19/2008 | 12/22/2008 | 12/23/2008 | $0.0000 | $0.4000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.4000 | $5.98 | -39.06% |
as of 03/31/22
3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception | |
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Standard Deviation (%) | 34.40 | 28.47 | 22.19 | 22.80 |
Sharpe Ratio | 1.17 | 1.04 | 0.82 | 0.53 |
Alpha (%) | 24.87 | 16.16 | 6.16 | 7.27 |
Beta | 1.21 | 1.08 | 1.00 | 0.82 |
R-Squared (%) | 65.60 | 61.98 | 62.71 | 64.60 |
Tracking Error (%) | 20.76 | 17.63 | 13.55 | 14.11 |
Information Ratio | 1.36 | 0.99 | 0.44 | 0.40 |
Upside Capture (%) | 160.86 | 138.24 | 111.06 | 98.31 |
Downside Capture (%) | 94.80 | 89.19 | 88.17 | 78.58 |
Except for Standard Deviation and Sharpe Ratio, the performance based-characteristics above were calculated relative to the Baron Focused Growth Fund's(BFGFX) benchmark (Russell 2500 Growth Index). Performance statistics for additional periods will be provided on request. Source FactSet: SPAR.
NAV | $33.75 |
---|---|
Daily Change ($) | $0.73 |
Daily Change (%) | $0.73 |
MTD | -7.56% |
QTD | -17.52% |
YTD | -24.19% |
BFGFX - Baron Focused Growth Fund | Russell 2500 Growth Index | S&P 500 Index | |
---|---|---|---|
YTD1 | -8.09% | -12.30% | -4.60% |
1 Year | 9.20% | -10.12% | 15.65% |
3 Years | 41.18% | 12.99% | 18.92% |
5 Years | 30.69% | 13.22% | 15.99% |
10 Years | 18.69% | 12.69% | 14.64% |
Since Inception | 14.18% | 8.60% | 9.71% |
Expense Ratio2 - Gross | 1.35% | ||
Expense Ratio2 - Net | 1.35% |
*As of 03/31/22
*Annualized as of 03/31/22
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2020
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate; an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Adviser reimburses certain Baron Fund expenses pursuant to a contract expiring on August 29, 2032, unless renewed for another 11-year term and the Fund's transfer agency expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated transfer agent, without which performance would have been lower. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
Performance reflects the actual fees and expenses that were charged when the Fund was a partnership. The predecessor partnership charged a 15% performance fee through 2003 after reaching a certain performance benchmark. If the annual returns for the Fund did not reflect the performance fees for the years the predecessor partnership charged a performance fee, the returns would be higher. The Fund’s shareholders will not be charged a performance fee. The predecessor partnership’s performance is only for periods before the Fund’s registration statement was effective, which was June 30, 2008. During those periods, the predecessor partnership was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not subject to its requirements or the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code relating to registered investment companies, which, if it were, might have adversely affected its performance.
BFGFX - Baron Focused Growth Fund | Russell 2500 Growth Index | S&P 500 Index | |
---|---|---|---|
YTD1 | -8.09% | -12.30% | -4.60% |
1 Year | 9.20% | -10.12% | 15.65% |
3 Years | 41.18% | 12.99% | 18.92% |
5 Years | 30.69% | 13.22% | 15.99% |
10 Years | 18.69% | 12.69% | 14.64% |
Since Inception | 14.18% | 8.60% | 9.71% |
Expense Ratio2 - Gross | 1.35% | ||
Expense Ratio2 - Net | 1.35% |
*As of 03/31/22
*Annualized as of 03/31/22
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2020
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate; an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Adviser reimburses certain Baron Fund expenses pursuant to a contract expiring on August 29, 2032, unless renewed for another 11-year term and the Fund's transfer agency expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated transfer agent, without which performance would have been lower. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
Performance reflects the actual fees and expenses that were charged when the Fund was a partnership. The predecessor partnership charged a 15% performance fee through 2003 after reaching a certain performance benchmark. If the annual returns for the Fund did not reflect the performance fees for the years the predecessor partnership charged a performance fee, the returns would be higher. The Fund’s shareholders will not be charged a performance fee. The predecessor partnership’s performance is only for periods before the Fund’s registration statement was effective, which was June 30, 2008. During those periods, the predecessor partnership was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not subject to its requirements or the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code relating to registered investment companies, which, if it were, might have adversely affected its performance.
as of 03/31/22
3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Deviation (%) | 34.40 | 28.47 | 22.19 | 22.80 |
Sharpe Ratio | 1.17 | 1.04 | 0.82 | 0.53 |
Alpha (%) | 24.87 | 16.16 | 6.16 | 7.27 |
Beta | 1.21 | 1.08 | 1.00 | 0.82 |
R-Squared (%) | 65.60 | 61.98 | 62.71 | 64.60 |
Tracking Error (%) | 20.76 | 17.63 | 13.55 | 14.11 |
Information Ratio | 1.36 | 0.99 | 0.44 | 0.40 |
Upside Capture (%) | 160.86 | 138.24 | 111.06 | 98.31 |
Downside Capture (%) | 94.80 | 89.19 | 88.17 | 78.58 |
Except for Standard Deviation and Sharpe Ratio, the performance based-characteristics above were calculated relative to the Baron Focused Growth Fund's(BFGFX) benchmark (Russell 2500 Growth Index). Performance statistics for additional periods will be provided on request. Source FactSet: SPAR.
as of 03/31/22
Year | Baron Focused Growth Fund | Russell 2500 Growth Index | S&P 500 Index |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 18.83% | 5.04% | 28.71% |
2020 | 122.21% | 40.47% | 18.40% |
2019 | 30.03% | 32.65% | 31.49% |
2018 | 3.75% | -7.47% | -4.38% |
2017 | 26.36% | 24.46% | 21.83% |
2016 | 0.67% | 9.73% | 11.96% |
2015 | -2.42% | -0.19% | 1.38% |
2014 | 2.35% | 7.05% | 13.69% |
2013 | 25.69% | 40.65% | 32.39% |
2012 | 15.96% | 16.13% | 16.00% |
2011 | -1.42% | -1.57% | 2.11% |
2010 | 25.17% | 28.86% | 15.06% |
2009 | 33.77% | 41.66% | 26.46% |
2008 | -39.06% | -41.50% | -37.00% |
2007 | 15.25% | 9.69% | 5.49% |
2006 | 26.63% | 12.26% | 15.79% |
2005 | 4.51% | 8.17% | 4.91% |
2004 | 50.24% | 14.59% | 10.88% |
2003 | 40.01% | 46.32% | 28.68% |
2002 | -8.44% | -29.09% | -22.06% |
2001 | -24.33% | -10.83% | -11.93% |
2000 | -6.00% | -16.09% | -9.10% |
1999 | 19.87% | 55.48% | 21.04% |
1998 | 36.17% | 3.10% | 28.58% |
1997 | 38.38% | 14.76% | 33.36% |
1996 | 6.83% | -2.81% | 12.11% |
1Not annualized.
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate; an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The Adviser reimburses certain Baron Fund expenses pursuant to a contract expiring on August 29, 2032, unless renewed for another 11-year term and the Fund's transfer agency expenses may be reduced by expense offsets from an unaffiliated transfer agent, without which performance would have been lower. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
Performance reflects the actual fees and expenses that were charged when the Fund was a partnership. The predecessor partnership charged a 15% performance fee through 2003 after reaching a certain performance benchmark. If the annual returns for the Fund did not reflect the performance fees for the years the predecessor partnership charged a performance fee, the returns would be higher. The Fund’s shareholders will not be charged a performance fee. The predecessor partnership’s performance is only for periods before the Fund’s registration statement was effective, which was June 30, 2008. During those periods, the predecessor partnership was not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and was not subject to its requirements or the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code relating to registered investment companies, which, if it were, might have adversely affected its performance.
Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2020
Record Date | 11/22/2021 | 09/22/2021 | 11/23/2020 | 09/23/2020 | 11/25/2019 | 09/24/2018 | 11/27/2017 | 09/27/2017 | 11/28/2016 | 10/05/2016 | 12/02/2015 | 09/23/2015 | 12/01/2014 | 09/22/2014 | 09/25/2013 | 12/13/2010 | 12/28/2009 | 12/19/2008 |
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Ex Date | 11/23/2021 | 09/23/2021 | 11/24/2020 | 09/24/2020 | 11/26/2019 | 09/25/2018 | 11/28/2017 | 09/28/2017 | 11/29/2016 | 10/06/2016 | 12/03/2015 | 09/24/2015 | 12/02/2014 | 09/23/2014 | 09/26/2013 | 12/14/2010 | 12/29/2009 | 12/22/2008 |
Payable Date | 11/24/2021 | 09/24/2021 | 11/25/2020 | 09/25/2020 | 11/27/2019 | 09/26/2018 | 11/29/2017 | 09/29/2017 | 11/30/2016 | 10/07/2016 | 12/04/2015 | 09/25/2015 | 12/03/2014 | 09/24/2014 | 09/27/2013 | 12/15/2010 | 12/30/2009 | 12/23/2008 |
Income | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0001 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0214 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.1712 | $0.3260 | $0.1260 | $0.0000 |
Return of Capital | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.1250 | $0.4000 |
Short-Term Capital Gain | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
Long-Term Capital Gain | $5.5014 | $1.4145 | $0.9837 | $0.2541 | $0.3590 | $0.1693 | $0.1646 | $0.1598 | $0.1820 | $0.5658 | $0.2567 | $0.4816 | $0.0741 | $0.0119 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
Total | $5.5014 | $1.4145 | $0.9837 | $0.2541 | $0.3590 | $0.1693 | $0.1646 | $0.1599 | $0.1820 | $0.5658 | $0.2567 | $0.5030 | $0.0741 | $0.0119 | $0.1712 | $0.3260 | $0.2510 | $0.4000 |
Re-Invest NAV | $44.90 | $45.57 | $37.88 | $31.80 | $19.16 | $18.17 | $15.73 | $14.99 | $12.24 | $12.67 | $13.21 | $12.85 | $13.75 | $13.82 | $13.10 | $9.47 | $8.25 | $5.98 |
Calendar-Yr Return | 18.83% | 18.83% | 122.21% | 122.21% | 3.75% | 26.36% | 26.36% | 0.67% | 0.67% | -2.42% | -2.42% | 2.35% | 2.35% | 25.69% | 25.17% | 33.77% | -39.06% |
as of 03/31/22
Baron Focused Growth Fund | Russell 2500 Growth Index | |
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Net Assets | $796.61 million | |
# of Issuers / % of Net Assets | 22 / 93.9% | |
Turnover (3 Year Average) | 26.29% | |
Active Share | 98.4% | |
Median Market Cap | $10.53 billion | $1.45 billion |
Weighted Average Market Cap | $347.38 billion | $7.40 billion |
EPS Growth (3-5 year forecast) | 26.1% | 20.2% |
Price/Earnings Ratio (trailing 12-month) | 31.9 | 22.3 |
Price/Book Ratio | 2.8 | 4.4 |
Price/Sales Ratio | 4.8 | 2.0 |
The Net Assets include all share classes combined.
Price/Book Ratio and Price/Sales Ratio are calculated using the Weighted Harmonic Average. Source: FactSet PA. Internal valuation metrics may differ.
as of 04/30/22
Open All Close All | Holding | Sector | % of Net Assets |
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Tesla, Inc.Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) manufactures electric vehicles, including a luxury sedan and CUV (S/X), a mid-sized luxury sedan and hatchback (3/Y), and soon pickup and semi-trucks. It also ramping internal battery cell production, energy solutions, and software offerings such as full self driving and insurance. |
Consumer Discretionary | 24.7% | |
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) designs, manufactures, and launches rockets, satellites, and spacecrafts. SpaceX disrupted the space launch market with its reusable orbital launch systems and is now launching a broadband service leveraging its new satellite constellation, Starlink. |
Industrials | 8.7% | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp.Hyatt Hotels Corp. (H) is a global hospitality company with 1,037 Hyatt-branded properties representing 248,470 keys. The company's brands include Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt, Hyatt Place, and Hyatt Summerfield Suite. It derives 60% of EBITDA from fees and 40% from owned assets. |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.6% | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd.Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) is a Bermuda-based insurance company providing property & casualty insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance. |
Financials | 5.7% | |
CoStar Group, Inc.CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP) is the leading provider of information and marketing services to the commercial real estate industry. |
Industrials | 5.1% | |
Vail Resorts, Inc.Vail Resorts, Inc. (MTN) is the largest ski resort operator in North America. It owns 37 resorts in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, including Vail and Breckenridge in Colorado, Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, and Stowe in Vermont. Its RockResorts brand offers luxury ski lodging properties. |
Consumer Discretionary | 4.7% | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc.FactSet Research Systems, Inc. (FDS) provides financial information to the global investment community. |
Financials | 4.6% | |
Guidewire Software, Inc.Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) is a leading provider of core systems software to the global P&C insurance industry. |
Information Technology | 4.2% | |
Iridium Communications Inc.Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM), using a constellation of low earth-orbiting satellites, provides global mobile voice and data communications services where terrestrial options are limited. Its hosted solutions offeri an augmentation for GPS and advanced commercial plane tracking capabilities. |
Communication Services | 3.1% | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc.Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) is one of the largest hotel franchisors in the world with brands in the economy, midscale, and upscale segments. Its franchise contracts are long term, with many as long as 20 years. Brands include Quality Inn, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Cambria Suites, and Ascend. |
Consumer Discretionary | 3.0% | |
Total |
70.4% |
Top Ten Fund Holdings based on net assets. Portfolio holdings may change over time.
as of 03/31/22
Name | Sector | % of Net Assets |
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Tesla, Inc. |
Consumer Discretionary | 27.7% |
Hyatt Hotels Corp. |
Consumer Discretionary | 6.0% |
Arch Capital Group Ltd. |
Financials | 5.5% |
CoStar Group, Inc. |
Industrials | 4.9% |
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation - Cl - A |
Industrials | 4.6% |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. |
Financials | 4.5% |
Vail Resorts, Inc. |
Consumer Discretionary | 4.4% |
Guidewire Software, Inc. |
Information Technology | 4.2% |
Spotify Technology S.A. |
Communication Services | 3.3% |
Iridium Communications Inc. |
Communication Services | 3.2% |
Choice Hotels International, Inc. |
Consumer Discretionary | 2.8% |
MSCI, Inc. |
Financials | 2.5% |
Penn National Gaming, Inc. |
Consumer Discretionary | 2.5% |
Red Rock Resorts, Inc. - Cl. A |
Consumer Discretionary | 2.3% |
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. |
Financials | 2.2% |
MGM Resorts International |
Consumer Discretionary | 2.1% |
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Series H Preferred Stock |
Industrials | 2.1% |
Krispy Kreme, Inc. |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.8% |
Boyd Gaming Corporation |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.2% |
American Homes 4 Rent - Cl A |
Real Estate | 1.1% |
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation - Cl - C |
Industrials | 1.0% |
Mirion Technologies, Inc. - PIPE Shares |
Information Technology | 1.0% |
Velo3D, Inc. |
Industrials | 0.8% |
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Series N Preferred Stock |
Industrials | 0.7% |
HEICO Corporation Common Stock |
Industrials | 0.7% |
Mirion Technologies, Inc. |
Information Technology | 0.7% |
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.-Series I Preferred Stock |
Industrials | 0.1% |
As of 04/30/22
As of 04/30/22
Colors of Sub-Industry bars correspond to the GICS sector chart.
Quarterly as of 03/31/22
Top Contributors | Average Weight | Contribution |
---|---|---|
Tesla, Inc. | 25.09% | 0.51% |
Arch Capital Group Ltd. | 5.53% | 0.45% |
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | 8.57% | 0.29% |
Velo3D, Inc. | 0.67% | 0.22% |
Iridium Communications Inc. | 3.07% | 0.06% |
Quarterly as of 03/31/22
Top Detractors | Average Weight | Contribution |
---|---|---|
Spotify Technology S.A. | 3.70% | -1.76% |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | 4.42% | -0.93% |
CoStar Group, Inc. | 5.10% | -0.87% |
Guidewire Software, Inc. | 4.43% | -0.80% |
Warby Parker Inc. | 0.54% | -0.59% |
Source: FactSet PA.
04/06/22
In an April 7, 2022 interview on CNBC Squawk Box, CEO Ron Baron explains why he is still a fan of Elon Musk and his companies, and why he plans to stay invested in his top holdings in Baron Partners Fund and Baron Focused Growth Fund.
10/16/21
David Baron, portfolio manager of Baron Focused Growth Fund along with firm founder Ron Baron, talks about why he thinks placing long-term bets on a small set of companies can pay off for investors. Read the full article.
09/14/21
In a September 14, 2021 interview with David Rubenstein, Ron Baron talks about his early days of investing, investment principles for long-term growth, and Tesla’s growth potential. Ron, who is founder and CEO of Baron Capital, manages Baron Growth Fund, Baron Partners Fund, Baron Focused Growth Fund, and Baron WealthBuilder Fund. Watch the full Bloomberg News video.
09/02/21
Business Insider featured Baron Capital Founder and CEO Ron Baron and portfolio manager Alex Umansky in a September 2, 2021, article, “A complete guide to the world's best stock pickers, their mutual fund strategies, and their most lucrative bets.” Read the full article on Business Insider.(Subscription required outside the U.S.)
04/17/21
In an April 17, 2021 cover article, “This Billionaire Investor Thinks Elon Musk will be a ‘Trillion Dollar Man’” Forbes profiled Baron Capital founder and CEO Ron Baron, including investment recommendations from Ron and his two sons, David Baron, who co-manages Baron Focused Growth Fund, and Michael Baron, who co-manages Baron Partners Fund and Baron WealthBuilder Fund with Ron.
03/12/21
WOWS sat down with Ron Baron to talk about his investment principles and certain investment opportunities throughout his career that have led to Baron Capital’s long-term growth. Ron, who is founder and CEO of Baron Capital, manages Baron Growth Fund, Baron Partners Fund, Baron Focused Growth Fund, and Baron WealthBuilder Fund.
02/08/21
In a February 8, 2021 appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Baron Capital CEO Ron Baron talked about Tesla’s recent investment in bitcoin, saying that although he wasn't surprised, he wanted to explore the decision-making process further before reaching a judgment on the purchase.
02/08/21
In the February 2021 issue of Citywire, Baron Capital founder and CEO Ron Baron talks about finding businesses that are “changing the world and changing the way we live.”
01/23/21
01/11/21
Baron Partners Fund ranked as the top-performing Multicap Growth fund in 2020 and Baron Focused Growth Fund as the second-best performer among Midcap Growth funds in 2020; both funds ranked among "One-Year Best Performers" and Baron Partners Fund also ranked among "Five-Year Best Performers" and "Ten-Year Best Performers," according to Refinitiv Lipper. [subscription required for access]
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