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The Fund invests primarily in emerging market companies of all sizes with significant growth potential. The Fund may invest up to 20% in companies in developed and frontier countries. Diversified.
As of Apr 09, 2021
NAV | $19.12 |
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Daily Change ($) | -$0.20 |
Daily Change (%) | -1.04% |
YTD | 0.31% |
Inception Date | 12/31/2010 |
Overall (out of 697 Funds)
Ratings based on risk-adjusted returns as of 03/31/2021
Category:US Fund Diversified Emerging Mkts
Portfolio Manager
years of exp 34
years at baron 14
1Source: FactSet SPAR.
For the period ended 2/28/2021, the Baron Emerging Markets Fund received a 4-Star Overall Morningstar Rating™, 4-Star 3-Year Rating, 3-Star 5-Year Rating, and 5-Star 10-Year Rating. The Morningstar Ratings are based on the Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measures of 695, 695, 591, and 281 funds in the category, respectively. This Morningstar Rating is for the Institutional 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.
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as of 04/09/21
NAV | Daily Change ($) | Daily Change (%) | MTD | QTD | YTD |
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$19.12 | -$0.20 | -1.04% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.31% |
as of 02/28/21
QTD1 | YTD1 | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception | Expense Ratio2 | ||
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Gross | Net | ||||||||
BEXIX - Baron Emerging Markets Fund - I | 3.31% | 3.31% | 42.17% | 8.32% | 15.44% | 7.69% | 7.35% | 1.09% | 1.09% |
MSCI EM Index | 3.85% | 3.85% | 36.05% | 6.35% | 15.24% | 4.41% | 3.95% | ||
MSCI EM IMI Growth Index | 4.43% | 4.43% | 46.89% | 10.21% | 17.93% | 6.71% | 6.07% |
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2019
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, 2031, 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.
as of 03/31/21
YTD1 | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception | Expense Ratio2 | ||
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Gross | Net | |||||||
BEXIX - Baron Emerging Markets Fund - I | -0.16% | 72.06% | 7.42% | 12.65% | 7.25% | 6.93% | 1.09% | 1.09% |
MSCI EM Index | 2.29% | 58.39% | 6.48% | 12.07% | 3.65% | 3.77% | ||
MSCI EM IMI Growth Index | 1.30% | 66.27% | 9.68% | 14.71% | 5.77% | 5.70% |
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2019
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, 2031, 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.
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, 2031, 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.
Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2019
as of 03/31/21
Year | Baron Emerging Markets Fund | MSCI EM Index | MSCI EM IMI Growth Index |
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2020 | 29.22% | 18.31% | 30.75% |
2019 | 18.86% | 18.42% | 23.60% |
2018 | -18.49% | -14.58% | -18.44% |
2017 | 40.63% | 37.28% | 44.70% |
2016 | 4.08% | 11.19% | 5.84% |
2015 | -10.97% | -14.92% | -10.51% |
2014 | 3.75% | -2.19% | -0.15% |
2013 | 15.02% | -2.60% | 0.10% |
2012 | 23.22% | 18.22% | 20.72% |
2011 | -17.00% | -18.42% | -20.04% |
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, 2031, 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.
Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2019
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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11/25/2019 | 11/26/2019 | 11/27/2019 | $0.0614 | $0.0050 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0664 | $14.06 | 18.86% |
09/26/2019 | 09/27/2019 | 09/30/2019 | $0.0023 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0023 | $13.51 | 18.86% |
11/28/2018 | 11/29/2018 | 11/30/2018 | $0.0606 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0606 | $12.85 | -18.49% |
11/27/2017 | 11/28/2017 | 11/29/2017 | $0.0615 | $0.0028 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0643 | $15.01 | 40.63% |
09/27/2017 | 09/28/2017 | 09/29/2017 | $0.0047 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0047 | $14.38 | 40.63% |
11/28/2016 | 11/29/2016 | 11/30/2016 | $0.0406 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0406 | $11.11 | 4.08% |
10/05/2016 | 10/06/2016 | 10/07/2016 | $0.0017 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0017 | $12.12 | 4.08% |
12/02/2015 | 12/03/2015 | 12/04/2015 | $0.0412 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0412 | $10.71 | -10.97% |
12/01/2014 | 12/02/2014 | 12/03/2014 | $0.0541 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0541 | $12.18 | 3.75% |
11/28/2012 | 11/29/2012 | 11/30/2012 | $0.1730 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.1730 | $9.81 | 23.22% |
as of 12/31/20
3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | |
---|---|---|---|
Standard Deviation (%) | 21.16 | 18.04 | 16.49 |
Sharpe Ratio | 0.29 | 0.65 | 0.40 |
Alpha (%) | 1.62 | 0.49 | 3.92 |
Beta | 1.03 | 0.98 | 0.86 |
R-Squared (%) | 92.80 | 90.63 | 85.87 |
Tracking Error (%) | 5.70 | 5.54 | 6.68 |
Information Ratio | 0.28 | 0.01 | 0.52 |
Upside Capture (%) | 103.00 | 96.99 | 91.21 |
Downside Capture (%) | 97.49 | 94.79 | 75.11 |
Except for Standard Deviation and Sharpe Ratio, the performance based-characteristics above were calculated relative to the Baron Emerging Markets Fund's(BEXIX) benchmark (MSCI EM Index). Performance statistics for additional periods will be provided on request. Source FactSet: SPAR.
NAV | $19.12 |
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Daily Change ($) | -$0.20 |
Daily Change (%) | -1.04% |
MTD | 0.47% |
QTD | 0.47% |
YTD | 0.31% |
BEXIX - Baron Emerging Markets Fund - I | MSCI EM Index | MSCI EM IMI Growth Index | |
---|---|---|---|
QTD1 | 3.31% | 3.85% | 4.43% |
YTD1 | 3.31% | 3.85% | 4.43% |
1 Year | 42.17% | 36.05% | 46.89% |
3 Years | 8.32% | 6.35% | 10.21% |
5 Years | 15.44% | 15.24% | 17.93% |
10 Years | 7.69% | 4.41% | 6.71% |
Since Inception | 7.35% | 3.95% | 6.07% |
Expense Ratio2 - Gross | 1.09% | ||
Expense Ratio2 - Net | 1.09% |
*As of 02/28/21
*Annualized as of 03/31/21
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2019
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, 2031, 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.
BEXIX - Baron Emerging Markets Fund - I | MSCI EM Index | MSCI EM IMI Growth Index | |
---|---|---|---|
YTD1 | -0.16% | 2.29% | 1.30% |
1 Year | 72.06% | 58.39% | 66.27% |
3 Years | 7.42% | 6.48% | 9.68% |
5 Years | 12.65% | 12.07% | 14.71% |
10 Years | 7.25% | 3.65% | 5.77% |
Since Inception | 6.93% | 3.77% | 5.70% |
Expense Ratio2 - Gross | 1.09% | ||
Expense Ratio2 - Net | 1.09% |
*As of 03/31/21
*Annualized as of 03/31/21
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2019
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, 2031, 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.
as of 12/31/20
3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | |
---|---|---|---|
Standard Deviation (%) | 21.16 | 18.04 | 16.49 |
Sharpe Ratio | 0.29 | 0.65 | 0.40 |
Alpha (%) | 1.62 | 0.49 | 3.92 |
Beta | 1.03 | 0.98 | 0.86 |
R-Squared (%) | 92.80 | 90.63 | 85.87 |
Tracking Error (%) | 5.70 | 5.54 | 6.68 |
Information Ratio | 0.28 | 0.01 | 0.52 |
Upside Capture (%) | 103.00 | 96.99 | 91.21 |
Downside Capture (%) | 97.49 | 94.79 | 75.11 |
Except for Standard Deviation and Sharpe Ratio, the performance based-characteristics above were calculated relative to the Baron Emerging Markets Fund's(BEXIX) benchmark (MSCI EM Index). Performance statistics for additional periods will be provided on request. Source FactSet: SPAR.
as of 03/31/21
Year | Baron Emerging Markets Fund | MSCI EM Index | MSCI EM IMI Growth Index |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | 29.22% | 18.31% | 30.75% |
2019 | 18.86% | 18.42% | 23.60% |
2018 | -18.49% | -14.58% | -18.44% |
2017 | 40.63% | 37.28% | 44.70% |
2016 | 4.08% | 11.19% | 5.84% |
2015 | -10.97% | -14.92% | -10.51% |
2014 | 3.75% | -2.19% | -0.15% |
2013 | 15.02% | -2.60% | 0.10% |
2012 | 23.22% | 18.22% | 20.72% |
2011 | -17.00% | -18.42% | -20.04% |
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, 2031, 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.
Expense ratios are as of the fiscal year ended 12/31/2019
Record Date | 11/25/2019 | 09/26/2019 | 11/28/2018 | 11/27/2017 | 09/27/2017 | 11/28/2016 | 10/05/2016 | 12/02/2015 | 12/01/2014 | 11/28/2012 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ex Date | 11/26/2019 | 09/27/2019 | 11/29/2018 | 11/28/2017 | 09/28/2017 | 11/29/2016 | 10/06/2016 | 12/03/2015 | 12/02/2014 | 11/29/2012 |
Payable Date | 11/27/2019 | 09/30/2019 | 11/30/2018 | 11/29/2017 | 09/29/2017 | 11/30/2016 | 10/07/2016 | 12/04/2015 | 12/03/2014 | 11/30/2012 |
Income | $0.0614 | $0.0023 | $0.0606 | $0.0615 | $0.0047 | $0.0406 | $0.0017 | $0.0412 | $0.0541 | $0.1730 |
Return of Capital | $0.0050 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0028 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
Short-Term Capital Gain | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
Long-Term Capital Gain | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
Total | $0.0664 | $0.0023 | $0.0606 | $0.0643 | $0.0047 | $0.0406 | $0.0017 | $0.0412 | $0.0541 | $0.1730 |
Re-Invest NAV | $14.06 | $13.51 | $12.85 | $15.01 | $14.38 | $11.11 | $12.12 | $10.71 | $12.18 | $9.81 |
Calendar-Yr Return | 18.86% | 18.86% | -18.49% | 40.63% | 40.63% | 4.08% | 4.08% | -10.97% | 3.75% | 23.22% |
as of 12/31/20
Baron Emerging Markets Fund | MSCI EM Index | |
---|---|---|
Net Assets | $6.75 billion | |
# of Equity Securities / % of Net Assets | 92 / 99.1% | |
Turnover (3 Year Average) | 52.64% | |
Active Share | 73.2% | |
Median Market Cap | $20.40 billion | $6.63 billion |
Weighted Average Market Cap | $128.50 billion | $160.42 billion |
EPS Growth (3-5 year forecast) | 18.1% | 19.6% |
Price/Earnings Ratio (trailing 12-month) | 29.6 | 18.5 |
Price/Book Ratio | 3.7 | 2.0 |
Price/Sales Ratio | 2.9 | 1.6 |
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 03/31/21
Open All Close All | Holding | Sector | % of Net Assets |
---|---|---|---|
Tencent Holdings LimitedTencent Holdings Limited (700 HK) is a leading internet service company and the top game developer in China. Its primary platforms include QQ for instant messaging, WeChat for mobile messaging, and Qzone for social networking. |
Communication Services | 4.6% | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (005930 KS) is a Korean technology conglomerate known for its leadership in consumer electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. |
Information Technology | 4.1% | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSMC) is the world's largest independent semiconductor foundry, manufacturing chips on behalf of other companies. |
Information Technology | 3.8% | |
Alibaba Group Holding LimitedAlibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is the largest e- commerce company in the world. Alibaba owns and operates the two largest online shopping platforms in China, Taobao and Tmall, as well as a 33% stake in Ant Financial, which is the country's dominant payments platform. |
Consumer Discretionary | 3.6% | |
Reliance Industries LimitedReliance Industries Limited (RIL IN) is India's leading conglomerate, with business interests that include oil refining, petrochemicals, media, telecommunications, and retail. |
Energy | 2.2% | |
Bajaj Finance LimitedBajaj Finance Ltd. (BAF.IN) is a leading non-banking financial corporation in India (NBFC). It offers various financial products and services including housing loans, consumer durables financing, SME credit, rural loans, etc. |
Financials | 2.2% | |
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. |
Industrials | 2.0% | |
Zai Lab LimitedZai Lab Limited (ZLAB) is a Chinese biotechnology company in-licensing drugs from developed countries to introduce to the Chinese health care market, which is still massively underdeveloped compared to developed countries. |
Health Care | 2.0% | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSCSberbank of Russia PJSC (SBER LI) is the largest bank in Russia, with over 16,000 outlets throughout the country and dominant market share in assets, loans, and deposits. The bank also has operations in Central Europe and other former Soviet Union countries, accounting for about 11% of total assets. |
Financials | 1.7% | |
Glencore PLC |
Materials | 1.6% | |
Total |
27.8% |
Top Ten Fund Holdings based on net assets. Portfolio holdings may change over time.
as of 03/31/21
Name | Sector | % of Net Assets |
---|---|---|
Tencent Holdings, Ltd. |
Communication Services | 4.4% |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. |
Information Technology | 4.1% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. - ADR |
Information Technology | 3.8% |
Alibaba Group Holding Limited - ADR |
Consumer Discretionary | 3.6% |
Bajaj Finance Limited |
Financials | 2.2% |
Reliance Industries Limited |
Energy | 2.1% |
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. |
Industrials | 2.0% |
Zai Lab Limited -Adr |
Health Care | 2.0% |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC-ADR |
Financials | 1.7% |
Novatek PJSC |
Energy | 1.6% |
Glencore PLC |
Materials | 1.6% |
Delta Electronics, Inc. |
Information Technology | 1.5% |
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. |
Industrials | 1.4% |
Max Financial Services Ltd. |
Financials | 1.4% |
China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd. |
Industrials | 1.4% |
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd.-Class H |
Financials | 1.3% |
Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited |
Financials | 1.3% |
Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V. |
Materials | 1.3% |
Suzano S.A. |
Materials | 1.3% |
Kingsoft Corporation Ltd. |
Information Technology | 1.3% |
Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd. |
Materials | 1.2% |
China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd. |
Consumer Staples | 1.2% |
Midea Group Co., Ltd.- A |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.2% |
GDS Holdings Limited - ADR |
Information Technology | 1.2% |
Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.2% |
Notre Dame Intermedica Participacoes S.A. |
Health Care | 1.1% |
HDFC Bank Limited |
Financials | 1.1% |
China Tourism Group Duty Free Corporation Limited |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.1% |
Wal-Mart de México, S.A.B. de C.V. - Cl V |
Consumer Staples | 1.1% |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.1% |
Divi's Laboratories Ltd. |
Health Care | 1.1% |
Localiza Rent a Car S.A. |
Industrials | 1.0% |
Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd. |
Information Technology | 1.0% |
Tata Communications Limited |
Communication Services | 1.0% |
Meituan Inc. - Class B |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. Class A |
Health Care | 1.0% |
Will Semiconductor Co., Ltd. |
Information Technology | 1.0% |
Lojas Americanas S.A. |
Consumer Discretionary | 1.0% |
XP Inc. |
Financials | 0.9% |
Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co., Ltd. |
Health Care | 0.9% |
Han's Laser Technology Co., Ltd |
Industrials | 0.9% |
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd |
Financials | 0.9% |
SBI Life Insurance Company Limited |
Financials | 0.8% |
Yunnan Baiyao Group Co., Ltd. |
Health Care | 0.8% |
Tata Consumer Products Limited |
Consumer Staples | 0.8% |
StoneCo Ltd. |
Information Technology | 0.8% |
Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited |
Information Technology | 0.8% |
Asian Paints Limited |
Materials | 0.8% |
Budweiser Brewing Company APAC Limited |
Consumer Staples | 0.8% |
InPost SA |
Industrials | 0.8% |
Lufax Holding Ltd. - ADS |
Financials | 0.8% |
OTP Bank Plc. |
Financials | 0.8% |
Venustech Group Inc. - Class A |
Information Technology | 0.7% |
Muthoot Finance Ltd. |
Financials | 0.7% |
SF Holding Co., Ltd. |
Industrials | 0.7% |
Glodon Company Limited |
Information Technology | 0.7% |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd |
Consumer Staples | 0.7% |
Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited |
Financials | 0.7% |
Titan Co. Ltd. |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.7% |
Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd. |
Health Care | 0.7% |
Keyence Corporation |
Information Technology | 0.7% |
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA - ADR |
Financials | 0.7% |
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. |
Health Care | 0.7% |
Ayala Land, Inc. |
Real Estate | 0.6% |
Jubilant FoodWorks Limited |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.6% |
Yandex N.V. |
Communication Services | 0.6% |
Yum China Holdings Inc. |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.6% |
JM Financial |
Financials | 0.6% |
Pagseguro Digital Ltd |
Information Technology | 0.6% |
Bharti Airtel Limited |
Communication Services | 0.6% |
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. |
Industrials | 0.6% |
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited |
Financials | 0.6% |
Think & Learn Private Limited - Series F |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.6% |
Fix Price Group Ltd. - GDR |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.6% |
Ozon Holdings PLC - ADS Shares |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.5% |
Winning Health Technology Group Co., Ltd. |
Health Care | 0.5% |
TCS Group Holding PLC-GDR |
Financials | 0.5% |
Golar LNG Ltd. |
Energy | 0.5% |
BDO Unibank, Inc. |
Financials | 0.5% |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. - ADR |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.4% |
Afya Limited |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.4% |
Aeris Industria Comercio Equipamentos Geracao Energia SA |
Industrials | 0.4% |
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited |
Financials | 0.4% |
Yum China Holdings Inc. |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.4% |
China Molybdenum Co., Ltd. - Class A |
Materials | 0.4% |
PJSC Polyus |
Materials | 0.3% |
Gds Holdings Limited - Local Cl A |
Information Technology | 0.3% |
Shanghai Henlius Biotech |
Health Care | 0.3% |
Network International Holdings Ltd. |
Information Technology | 0.3% |
New Frontier Health Corporation |
Health Care | 0.3% |
Godrej Properties Limited |
Real Estate | 0.3% |
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.-ADR |
Health Care | 0.3% |
Edelweiss Financial Services Limited |
Financials | 0.3% |
Tencent Holdings Limited - ADR |
Communication Services | 0.2% |
Acm Research Inc-Class a |
Information Technology | 0.2% |
China Molybdenum Co., Ltd. - Class H |
Materials | 0.2% |
PJSC Polyus - Reg S-Gdr |
Materials | 0.2% |
Reliance Industries-Partly P |
Energy | 0.1% |
Hemisphere Properties India Limited |
Real Estate | 0.1% |
Fix Price Group Ltd. |
Consumer Discretionary | 0.1% |
DD3 Acquisition Corp. II - Private UNITS |
Unclassified | 0.0% |
DD3 Acquisition Corp. II - Founders Shares |
Unclassified | 0.0% |
DD3 Acquisition Corp. II - Forward Shares |
Unclassified | 0.0% |
Kuaishou Technology Co., Ltd. |
Communication Services | 0.0% |
As of 03/31/21
As of 03/31/21
Colors of Sub-Industry bars correspond to the GICS sector chart.
As of 03/31/21
Quarterly as of 12/31/20
Top Contributors | Average Weight | Contribution |
---|---|---|
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 3.98% | 1.84% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. | 3.78% | 1.26% |
Zai Lab Limited | 2.25% | 1.23% |
Bajaj Finance Limited | 1.73% | 0.94% |
Midea Group Co., Ltd. | 1.64% | 0.63% |
Quarterly as of 12/31/20
Top Detractors | Average Weight | Contribution |
---|---|---|
Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 5.19% | -1.09% |
Reliance Industries Limited | 2.67% | -0.41% |
Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd. | 0.93% | -0.14% |
Hemisphere Properties India Limited | 0.08% | -0.08% |
Venustech Group Inc. | 0.42% | -0.07% |
Source: FactSet PA.
01/23/21
Baron Opportunity, Baron Partners, Baron Focused Growth, Baron Discovery, Baron WealthBuilder, Baron Global Advantage, and Baron Emerging Markets Funds were listed among Kiplinger’s top funds for 2020.
10/01/20
After a recent interview with portfolio manager Michael Kass, Litman Gregory reaffirmed its conviction in Baron Emerging Markets Fund (BEXIX) and Baron International Growth Fund (BINIX), highlighting Michael’s disciplined long-term approach to growth investing, superior understanding of secular trends and business models, and macro-risk overlay as reasons for their recommendation. To view the full article, click here.
05/15/20
We are pleased to announce that Anuj Aggarwal has been appointed to the position of Assistant Portfolio Manager of Baron Emerging Markets Fund, working with Portfolio Manager Michael Kass. Anuj joined Baron in 2012 to support our emerging markets and international research efforts, and has a total of 12 years of research experience. He will continue to conduct equity research in his expanded role.
For more information, please contact us.
01/23/19
Michael Kass, portfolio manager of Baron Emerging Markets Fund and Baron International Growth Fund, sat down with Litman Gregory to discuss his perspective on foreign equity markets.
12/07/17
The January 2018 cover story of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine recommended Baron Emerging Markets Fund, managed by portfolio manager Michael Kass. Read the sidebar (“Investors, Find Bargains Overseas in 2018”) at www.kiplinger.com. (Subscription required to access).
11/07/17
The cover story of the December issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance ("3 Best International Mutual Funds to Play the Global Economic Recovery") recommended Baron Emerging Markets Fund for investors looking for exposure to international and/or emerging markets. Read the article at www.kiplinger.com. (Subcription required to access).
10/03/17
In its Quarterly Review & Outlook published on October 2, 2017, InvestorPlace named Baron Emerging Markets Fund one of the five best funds to consider right now. The article highlights portfolio manager Michael Kass’ focus on “top-quality companies in China, such as BABA and Tencent Holdings Ltd.” Read it (“5 Best Actively Managed Mutual Funds for Q4: As markets become more volatile, there are advantages to having funds with top-notch money managers”) at www.investorplace.com.
07/10/17
Morningstar’s Fund Spy awarded Baron Emerging Markets Fund a bronze medal in its June fund ratings. It highlighted the strong results, below-average expenses, and conservative investing approach of the Fund, which is managed by portfolio manager Michael Kass.
05/30/17
"We're in the middle innings of a notable earnings recovery across virtually all emerging markets," says Michael Kass, manager of the $3.3 billion Baron Emerging Markets Fund. Kass favors high-quality, fast-growing companies and finds India "an especially promising hunting ground.” Read the full story at www.kiplinger.com. (Subscription required to access).
03/09/17
Michael Kass, portfolio manager of Baron Emerging Markets Fund and Baron International Growth Fund, featured in the February/March 2017 issue of Morningstar magazine discussing the Baron approach to growth investing farther afield.
Prospectus | 02/04/21 |
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Summary Prospectus | 02/04/21 |
SAI | 01/28/21 |
Fact Sheet | 12/31/20 |
Baron Select Funds Annual Financial Report | 12/31/20 |
Baron Select Funds Semi-Annual Financial Report | 06/30/20 |
XBRL Filings | 04/30/20 |
Baron Emerging Markets Fund March 2021 Summary Update | 04/06/21 |
Baron Emerging Markets 2020 Annual Attribution Commentary | 12/31/20 |
1Q20 Baron Select Funds NPORT | 03/31/20 |
3Q20 Baron Select Funds NPORT | 09/30/20 |
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the investment carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectuses contain this and other information about the Funds. You may obtain them from the Funds’ distributor, Baron Capital, Inc., by calling 1-800-99BARON or visiting www.BaronFunds.com. Please read them carefully before investing.
Risks: In addition to the general stock market risk that securities may fluctuate in value, investments in developing countries may have increased risks due to a greater possibility of: settlement delays; currency and capital controls; interest rate sensitivity; corruption and crime; exchange rate volatility; and inflation or deflation. The Fund invests in companies of all sizes, including small and medium sized companies whose securities may be thinly traded and more difficult to sell during market downturns.
The Fund may not achieve its objectives.
Definitions (provided by BAMCO, Inc.): The MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Index Net USD is designed to measure equity market performance of large and mid-cap securities across 23 Emerging Markets countries. The MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) IMI Growth Index Net USD is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure equity market performance of large, mid and small-cap securities exhibiting overall growth characteristics across 23 Emerging Markets countries. The indexes and the Fund include reinvestment of dividends, net of withholding taxes, which positively impact the performance results. The indexes are unmanaged. The index performance is not Fund performance; one cannot invest directly into an index.
Definitions (provided by BAMCO, Inc.): Standard Deviation: measures the degree to which a fund’s performance has varied from its average performance over a particular time period. The greater the standard deviation, the greater a fund’s volatility (risk). Sharpe Ratio: is a risk-adjusted performance statistic that measures reward per unit of risk. The higher the Sharpe ratio, the better a fund’s risk adjusted performance. Alpha: measures the difference between a fund’s actual returns and its expected performance, given its level of risk as measured by beta. Beta: measures a fund’s sensitivity to market movements. The beta of the market is 1.00 by definition. R-Squared: measures how closely a fund’s performance correlates to the performance of the benchmark index, and thus is a measurement of what portion of its performance can be explained by the performance of the index. Values for R-Squared range from 0 to 100, where 0 indicates no correlation and 100 indicates perfect correlation. Tracking Error: measures how closely a fund’s return follows the benchmark index returns. It is calculated as the annualized standard deviation of the difference between the fund and the index returns. Information Ratio: measures the excess return of a fund divided by the amount of risk the fund takes relative to the benchmark index. The higher the information ratio, the higher the excess return expected of the fund, given the amount of risk involved. Upside Capture: explains how well a fund performs in time periods where the benchmark’s returns are greater than zero. Downside Capture: explains how well a fund performs in time periods where the benchmark’s returns are less than zero
Definitions (provided by Baron Capital, Inc.): EPS Growth Rate (3-5 Year): indicates the long-term forecasted EPS growth of the companies in the portfolio, calculated using the weighted average of the available 3-to-5 year forecasted growth rates for each of the stocks in the portfolio provided by Factset Estimates. The EPS Growth rate does not forecast the Fund’s performance. Price/ Earnings Ratio (trailing 12-months): is a valuation ratio of a company’s current share price compared to its actual earnings per share over the last twelve months. Price/Book Ratio: is a ratio used to compare a company’s stock price to its tangible assets, and it is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter’s book value per share. Price/Sales Ratio: is a valuation ratio of a stock’s price relative to its past performance. It represents the amount an investor is willing to pay for a dollar generated from a particular company’s operations. Price/Sales is calculated by dividing a stock’s current price by its revenue per share for the last 12 months. Weighted Harmonic Average: is a calculation that reduces the impact of extreme observation on the aggregate calculation by weighting them based on their size in the fund. Active Share is a term used to describe the share of a portfolio’s holdings that differ from that portfolio’s benchmark index. It is calculated by comparing the weight of each holding in the Fund to that holding’s weight in the benchmark. Positions with either a positive or negative weighting versus the benchmark have Active Share. An Active Share of 100% implies zero overlap with the benchmark. Active Share was introduced in 2006 in a study by Yale academics, M. Cremers and A. Petajisto, as a measure of active portfolio management.
One year turnover information to the most recent quarter and average market cap (unweighted) is available upon request.
Industry sector or sub-industry group levels are provided from the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”), developed and exclusively owned by MSCI, Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”). All GICS data is provided “as is” with no warranties. The Adviser may have reclassified/classified certain securities in or out of a sub-industry. Such reclassifications are not supported by S&P or MSCI.
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