Brown Advisory - WMC Jpn Eq Inst (BAFJX)
| Fund Assets | 546.00M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.92 |
| YTD Return | 12.91% |
| 1-Year Return | 43.83% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 8.48 |
| 52-Week High | 13.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 82 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About BAFJX
Brown Advisory WMC Japan Equity Fund - Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on generating total return by investing primarily in equity securities of companies that are either domiciled in Japan or conduct the majority of their economic activity there. The fund employs a valuation-driven strategy, seeking opportunities for value creation, downside risk mitigation, and value realization. Its investment approach is not constrained by traditional benchmarks and often has a bias toward mid- and small-cap Japanese companies, aiming for high active share and diversified sources of return. Managed by Wellington Management, the fund emphasizes thorough research and proactive engagement with company management teams to unlock value. It may also invest a portion of its assets—up to 20%—in companies outside Japan to enhance diversification. Institutional investors benefit from a competitive expense ratio, and the fund holds a diversified portfolio spanning key sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer defensive, and financial services, reflecting the dynamic landscape of the Japanese equity market. The fund’s holdings and sector allocations are regularly updated to reflect evolving opportunities and risks in Japan’s corporate sector.
Performance
BAFJX had a total return of 43.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 28.45%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| BIJEX | Investor Shares | 1.14% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sony Group Corp | 6758 | 3.24% |
| Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd | 4063 | 3.17% |
| KDDI Corp | 9433 | 3.14% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc | 8309 | 2.63% |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd | 8035 | 2.56% |
| Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd | 4568 | 2.52% |
| Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc | 8750 | 2.34% |
| First American Government Obligations Fund | FGZXX | 2.34% |
| Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd | 4578 | 2.26% |
| MISUMI Group Inc | 9962 | 2.24% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.21513 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.24366 | Dec 15, 2025 |