Brown Advisory WMC Strategic European Equity Fund Institutional Shares (BAFHX)
| Fund Assets | 745.12M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
| Dividend Growth | 97.60% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.95 |
| YTD Return | 5.58% |
| 1-Year Return | 44.79% |
| 5-Year Return | 103.58% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.91 |
| 52-Week High | 19.41 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.72 |
| Holdings | 72 |
| Inception Date | Oct 21, 2013 |
About BAFHX
The Brown Advisory WMC Strategic European Equity Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund designed to achieve total return by primarily investing in equity securities of companies that are established in or conduct the majority of their business activities within Europe. Managed by Wellington Management, the fund follows a benchmark-agnostic approach, focusing on high-quality companies with structural growth prospects and sustainable competitive advantages. It utilizes a bottom-up stock selection process informed by extensive global industry research, resulting in a moderately concentrated portfolio typically aligned with the MSCI Europe Index. The fund invests across a range of market capitalizations, including large, mid, and small-cap companies, and can allocate up to 20% of its assets outside Europe. Key sectors represented in the portfolio include industrials, healthcare, consumer defensive, and financial services. The Institutional Shares class is tailored for large-scale investors, with a significant minimum investment requirement and an expense ratio that is competitive within its category. With its focus on leading European companies and a disciplined, research-driven strategy, the fund plays a prominent role for investors seeking diversified exposure to the European equity markets.
Performance
BAFHX had a total return of 44.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.82%.
Top 10 Holdings
31.19% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 4.92% |
| Unilever PLC | ULVR | 4.05% |
| Publicis Groupe S.A. | PUB | 3.26% |
| AIB Group plc | A5G | 3.20% |
| Haleon plc | HLN | 3.14% |
| Erste Group Bank AG | EBS | 2.56% |
| KBC Group NV | KBC | 2.55% |
| Smiths Group plc | SMIN | 2.54% |
| Bunzl plc | BNZL | 2.50% |
| First American Government Obligations Fund | FGZXX | 2.47% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.26706 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.11597 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.2847 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.41522 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | $0.16239 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Dec 27, 2022 | $0.21401 | Dec 27, 2022 |