The Fund invests primarily in companies of all sizes with significant growth potential located in Asia. The Fund emphasizes securities in developing Asian markets, including frontier markets. Diversified.
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Overview
Objective & Strategy
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Fund Facts
BNAFX Snapshot
As of Jun 05, 2023
| NAV | $7.61 |
|---|---|
| Daily Change ($) | -$0.04 |
| Daily Change (%) | -0.52% |
| YTD | 2.84% |
| Inception Date | 7/30/2021 |
Equity Style
BNAFX Portfolio Management
Michael Kass
Portfolio Manager
years of exp 36
years at baron 16
Anuj Aggarwal
Portfolio Manager
years of exp 15
years at baron 11
Prices & Performance: Baron New Asia Fund (BNAFX)
Prices
as of 06/05/23
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| NAV | Daily Change ($) | Daily Change (%) | MTD | QTD | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.61 | -$0.04 | -0.52% | 2.28% | 0.00% | 2.84% |
Performance
Quarterly Returns
as of 03/31/23
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| YTD1 | 1 Year | Since Inception | Expense Ratio2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross | Net | ||||
| BNAFX - Baron New Asia Fund | 2.84% | -11.61% | -15.12% | 10.06% | 1.45% |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index | 4.34% | -8.90% | -11.79% | ||
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan IMI Growth Index | 4.79% | -10.31% | -14.88% | ||
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are based on fiscal year ended 12/31/21.
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, 2033, 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.
| NAV | $7.61 |
|---|---|
| Daily Change ($) | -$0.04 |
| Daily Change (%) | -$0.04 |
| MTD | 2.28% |
| QTD | 0.00% |
| YTD | 2.84% |
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| BNAFX - Baron New Asia Fund | MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index | MSCI AC Asia ex Japan IMI Growth Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QTD1 | -2.23% | -3.87% | -4.74% |
| YTD1 | 0.54% | 0.30% | -0.17% |
| 1 Year | -6.53% | -8.08% | -9.67% |
| Since Inception | -14.90% | -12.68% | -15.88% |
| Expense Ratio2 - Gross | 8.96% | ||
| Expense Ratio2 - Net | 1.45% |
*As of 05/31/23
*Annualized as of 05/31/23
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are based on fiscal year ended 12/31/21.
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, 2033, 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.
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| BNAFX - Baron New Asia Fund | MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index | MSCI AC Asia ex Japan IMI Growth Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YTD1 | 2.84% | 4.34% | 4.79% |
| 1 Year | -11.61% | -8.90% | -10.31% |
| Since Inception | -15.12% | -11.79% | -14.88% |
| Expense Ratio2 - Gross | 10.06% | ||
| Expense Ratio2 - Net | 1.45% |
*As of 03/31/23
*Annualized as of 05/31/23
1Not annualized.
2Expense ratios are based on fiscal year ended 12/31/21.
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, 2033, 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 05/31/23
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| Year | Baron New Asia Fund | MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index | MSCI AC Asia ex Japan IMI Growth Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -27.24% | -19.67% | -24.26% |
| 2021 | 1.70% | -3.19% | -3.67% |
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, 2033, 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.
Portfolio Characteristics
as of 03/31/23
| Baron New Asia Fund | MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | $4.11 million | |
| # of Issuers / % of Net Assets | 72 / 89.3% | |
| Turnover (1 Year) | 50.39% | |
| Active Share | 69.1% | |
| Median Market Cap | $13.86 billion | $7.18 billion |
| Weighted Average Market Cap | $114.88 billion | $113.47 billion |
| EPS Growth (3-5 year forecast) | 14.7% | 14.7% |
| Price/Earnings Ratio (trailing 12-month) | 23.3 | 12.8 |
| Price/Book Ratio | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Price/Sales Ratio | 2.4 | 1.2 |
Contributors/Detractors
Contributors
Quarterly as of 03/31/23
| Top Contributors | Average Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 6.51% | 1.26% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 3.63% | 0.72% |
| Kingsoft Corporation Ltd. | 1.47% | 0.67% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 3.40% | 0.51% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 4.61% | 0.41% |
Insights & News: Baron New Asia Fund (BNAFX)
Documents
| SAI | 04/28/23 |
|---|---|
| Prospectus | 04/28/23 |
| Summary Prospectus | 04/28/23 |
| Baron Select Funds Annual Financial Report | 12/31/22 |
| Baron Select Funds Semi-Annual Financial Report | 06/30/22 |
| Fact Sheet | 03/31/23 |
| 1Q23 Baron Select Funds NPORT | 03/31/23 |
| 3Q22 Baron Select Funds NPORT | 09/30/22 |
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The Fund may not achieve its objectives.
The MSCI AC Asia Ex-Japan Index Net USD and the MSCI AC Asia Index Net USD are unmanaged, free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted indexes. The MSCI AC Asia Ex-Japan Index measures the performance of large and mid cap equity securities representation across 2 of 3 developed markets countries (excluding Japan) and 9 emerging markets countries in Asia. The MSCI AC Asia Index measures performance of large and midcap securities representation across developed and emerging markets countries in Asia, including Japan. MSCI is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks and copyrights related to the MSCI Indexes. The indexes and the Fund include reinvestment of dividends, net of foreign withholding taxes, which positively impact the performance results. Index performance is not fund performance. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.