About BAFQX
The Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund Institutional Shares is a mutual fund focused on delivering total return by investing primarily in equity securities of companies operating in emerging markets. Managed with an active, bottom-up approach, it seeks opportunities across a diverse range of sectors, such as financials, information technology, consumer discretionary, and industrials. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets in emerging market equities, emphasizing well-capitalized businesses in regions including Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Its strategy highlights fundamental research and flexibility without market capitalization constraints, enabling the selection of firms with strong management, sound governance, and robust business models. The portfolio is broadly diversified, often holding over 100 securities, and has demonstrated a strong presence in sectors driving innovation and economic growth in developing economies. Institutional investors are the primary target, given the higher minimum investment requirements. Overall, the fund plays a significant role in providing exposure to the long-term growth potential of emerging markets within a diversified investment portfolio.
Fund Family Brown Advisory Funds
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol BAFQX
Share Class Institutional Shares
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD
BAFQX had a total return of 33.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.51%.
