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BARON SMALL CAP FUND
mutual fund
BSFIX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$33.43
+0.32
+0.97%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
share class
BSFIX (Mutual Fund)
BARON SMALL CAP FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$33.43
+0.32
+0.97%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
share class
BSFIX (Mutual Fund)
BARON SMALL CAP FUND
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$33.43
+0.32
+0.97%
primary theme
U.S. Small-Cap Growth Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
14.8%
1 yr return
15.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
1.6%
5 Yr Avg Return
10.4%
Net Assets
$4.39 B
Holdings in Top 10
41.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$33.1
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.05%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 15.70%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/20/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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BSFIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 14.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.15%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameBARON SMALL CAP FUND
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Fund Family NameBARONFUNDS
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Inception DateMay 29, 2009
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInstl
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerCliff Greenberg
Fund Description
The Fund is a diversified fund that, under normal circumstances, invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. small‑sized growth companies. BAMCO, Inc. (“BAMCO” or the “Adviser”) defines small‑sized companies as those, at the time of purchase, with market capitalizations up to the largest market cap stock in the Russell 2000 Growth Index at reconstitution, or companies with market capitalizations up to $2.5 billion, whichever is larger. The Adviser seeks to invest in businesses it believes have significant opportunities for growth, sustainable competitive advantages, exceptional management, and an attractive valuation. Because of its long-term approach, the Fund could have a significant percentage of its assets invested in securities that have appreciated beyond their market capitalizations at the time of the Fund’s investment.
BSFIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BSFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.8% | -3.5% | 68.6% | 49.63% |
| 1 Yr | 15.3% | -2.2% | 64.2% | 50.37% |
| 3 Yr | 1.6%* | -15.1% | 62.1% | 33.58% |
| 5 Yr | 10.4%* | -4.3% | 45.1% | 21.72% |
| 10 Yr | 10.7%* | 1.2% | 24.6% | 20.21% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BSFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.5% | -20.5% | 54.6% | 5.39% |
| 2022 | -34.5% | -82.1% | 32.2% | 71.86% |
| 2021 | 3.7% | -90.6% | 300.1% | 22.08% |
| 2020 | 26.5% | -63.0% | 127.9% | 56.75% |
| 2019 | 23.5% | -7.7% | 42.9% | 43.66% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BSFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.8% | -3.5% | 68.6% | 49.63% |
| 1 Yr | 15.3% | -2.2% | 64.2% | 50.37% |
| 3 Yr | 1.6%* | -15.1% | 62.1% | 33.58% |
| 5 Yr | 10.4%* | -4.3% | 45.1% | 21.72% |
| 10 Yr | 10.7%* | 1.2% | 24.6% | 20.21% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BSFIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27.2% | -19.0% | 136.8% | 4.28% |
| 2022 | -31.1% | -59.9% | 44.3% | 71.29% |
| 2021 | 15.8% | -22.7% | 411.9% | 25.09% |
| 2020 | 40.7% | 1.5% | 150.8% | 42.47% |
| 2019 | 34.9% | 5.5% | 55.3% | 25.96% |
NAV & Total Return History
BSFIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BSFIX | Category Low | Category High | BSFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 4.39 B | 209 K | 34.3 B | 7.59% |
| Number of Holdings | 59 | 7 | 1226 | 80.56% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.88 B | 53.8 K | 3.02 B | 2.96% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 41.51% | 7.5% | 100.0% | 11.32% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Vertiv Holdings Co 6.06%
- Gartner Inc 5.61%
- Guidewire Software Inc 4.76%
- Kinsale Capital Group Inc 4.64%
- ICON PLC 4.36%
- Red Rock Resorts Inc 3.61%
- Baldwin Insurance Group Inc/The 3.31%
- TransDigm Group Inc 3.16%
- ASGN Inc 3.10%
- SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc 2.92%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BSFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.24% | 92.05% | 107.62% | 47.22% |
| Other | 1.71% | -0.26% | 6.70% | 9.26% |
| Cash | 0.05% | 0.00% | 28.78% | 92.59% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.59% | 59.44% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.57% | 55.37% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.40% | 54.81% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BSFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 31.89% | 2.91% | 75.51% | 14.44% |
| Industrials | 20.87% | 0.00% | 36.64% | 16.30% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 14.84% | 0.00% | 24.04% | 25.56% |
| Healthcare | 14.43% | 0.00% | 47.90% | 85.74% |
| Financial Services | 5.61% | 0.00% | 42.95% | 64.81% |
| Communication Services | 4.55% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 13.89% |
| Real Estate | 3.03% | 0.00% | 15.31% | 35.74% |
| Consumer Defense | 2.84% | 0.00% | 13.56% | 70.19% |
| Basic Materials | 1.94% | 0.00% | 9.24% | 60.56% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.57% | 67.04% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 55.49% | 87.59% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BSFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 98.24% | 17.30% | 107.62% | 42.59% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 77.12% | 63.89% |
BSFIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BSFIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% | 0.05% | 23.20% | 65.12% |
| Management Fee | 1.00% | 0.05% | 1.62% | 90.54% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 11.53% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.40% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| BSFIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BSFIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| BSFIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 15.70% | 3.00% | 264.00% | 7.61% |
BSFIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BSFIX | Category Low | Category High | BSFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.91% | 62.04% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BSFIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BSFIX | Category Low | Category High | BSFIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.15% | -2.47% | 1.10% | 11.61% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BSFIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $4.219 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 07, 2023 | $0.919 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2022 | $1.452 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $4.718 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $4.115 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 26, 2019 | $2.819 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $2.613 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 28, 2017 | $3.846 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $5.681 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 03, 2015 | $3.413 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 02, 2014 | $2.035 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 26, 2013 | $1.284 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 29, 2012 | $0.801 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 25, 2012 | $0.013 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Nov 29, 2011 | $0.456 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
BSFIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Cliff Greenberg
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 30, 1997
24.68
24.7%
Cliff Greenberg joined Baron in 1997 as a portfolio manager and was named co-chief investment officer in 2020. He has 37 years of research experience. From 1984 to 1996, Cliff worked at HPB Associates, as a securities analyst and fund manager he was named general partner in 1991. Cliff graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in 1981 and from Columbia Law School with a J.D. in 1984.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.44 | 9.17 | 5.25 |
